Moab Travel Guide

Moab is a town in the Utah's Canyon Country and a gateway to the nearby Arches National Park and other attractions in Canyon Country.

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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Edge of the Cedars: A Fun Day Trip from Moab Edge of the Cedars: A Fun Day Trip from Moab

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

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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

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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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