Moab is a unique Western community situated in the red rock country of Southeastern Utah on the Colorado River. Arches National Park is only six miles from downtown and Canyonlands National Park is 32 miles from Moab. The city is surrounded by public lands which are used not only for grazing, drilling, and forestry but for recreation such as mountain biking, hiking, rafting, rock climbing, and cross-country skiing. Because the area is rich in these recreational opportunities, Moab has become the hub of tourist activity and services.
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The La Sal Mountains are a gorgeous protuberance rising upward due east of Moab. Shockingly white during the winter months, which makes for a pretty picture against that blue, blue southern Utah sky, the colorful wildflowers and green leaves of spring and summer decorate a fantastic drive that makes for an easy day trip from Moab. The 60-mile La Sal Mountain Loop Road is a great bet for views, little hikes, picknicking, photo-snapping, and all those things... Read More
About 30 minutes north of outdoor adventure town Moab, you’ll find the old ghost town known as Sego Canyon. This spooky (okay, it’s not really) place boasts forgotten old mine structures, ancient rock panels, and just fun explore-y type things that can fill a nice little chunk of your time in one day. Utah's state flower, the Sego Lily photo: Matt Lavin/Flickr Ancient rock art panels will be some of the first things you see, right from... Read More
Goblin Valley is a great name, isn’t it? Along with being a Utah state park, Goblin Valley is also an interesting day trip from Moab. About 100 miles west of Moab, Goblin Valley is easily accessed right off the highway. Crazy hoodoo rock formations that look like goblins, a visitor center, overnight camping, slot canyons, and opportunities to play around and on the squat little “goblins” are all attractions that beckon. Goblin Valley... Read More
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Holiday River Expeditions
- Since 1966, family-owned and operated Holiday Expeditions has been doing one thing very well: taking guests out for the time of their lives on...
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- Canyonlands National Park
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Mesa Arch Trail
- Located in the popular Island in the Sky District, Mesa Arch sits right on a clifftop, providing dramatic views. Best seen at sunrise, this famous...
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- Hiking
- Canyonlands National Park
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Landscape Arch
- This popular arch draws throngs during the busy season. The graceful ribbon of rock soaring through the air has been photographed thousands of...
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- Hiking
- Arches National Park
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