If you’re in the vicinity of El Malpais National Monument near Grants, New Mexico, take a drive down New Mexico State Road 117 to view La Ventana Natural Arch. ‘La Ventana’ is Spanish for ‘The Window,’ which is an appropriate name for this geological feature.
The arch is about 135 feet across and 80 feet above the ground. It’s composed of Zuni sandstone left behind after softer sandstone eroded around it.
The La Ventana Natural Arch can be viewed from the parking lot or by following a quarter-mile hiking trail to its base. There are numerous interesting geological features in the area, so the drive is well worth your time.
