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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Moab, Utah, is a hub for outdoor activity. River rafting, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing are all great things to do in town or a bare stone’s throw away. But just within a single day you can also drive a bit, do something pretty cool, and return in time to relax over dinner in one of Moab’s restaurants. One really interesting, fun, and sneakily educational place for a visit is Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum, just 75 miles south of... Read More
Moab is a grungy-hip little place with restaurants, hotels, bars, fun things to do, and some of the country’s most exciting outdoor recreation areas wrapped right around town limits. Since itsĀ Utah whitewater is famous for world-class river rafting, Moab is a fantastic jumping off point so you can get in on the wet n’ wild action. Multiple river rafting companies call Moab their headquarters due to its access to several great rivers–the... Read More
Moab is arguably one of the world’s favorite mountain biking destinations. With its famous Slickrock Biking Trail as the epicenter of all things pedal-related, Moab offers hundreds of miles of unparalleled mountain biking trails. But the fun doesn’t stop at the Slickrock Trail. There are plenty of choices around the area. The key is to know your own limits and desires as well as the makeup of the trails. Easy Monitor/Merrimac Bike... Read More
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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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- Canyonlands National Park
- Nile Expert Tip: Most gorgeous sunrise spot in Canyonlands
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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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Slickrock Bike Trail
- Slickrock is one of the most popular mountain biking trails in the world, with over 100,000 visitors per year flocking to this incredible and unique...
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- Biking
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