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Moab, Utah
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Moab Tourist Information, Weather, and Travel News
Moab
Area Chamber of Commerce
The community of Moab offers a wholesome way of life with very little crime
and plenty of activities for all ages, especially if you enjoy the outdoors.
We are very fortunate to be surrounded by such an abundance of beauty.
Moab
Utah | Utah.com
Moab is known as a Utah adventure capitol, offering activities
such as mountain biking on Slickrock, off-road trails and the Moab Jeep safari,
whitewater rafting down the Cataract Canyon section of the Colorado River,
and hiking to Delicate Arch – Utah's famous icon.
Go-Utah.com
From Moab, one can conveniently hike in Arches and Canyonlands national parks,
mountain bike on the famous Moab Slickrock Trail, whitewater raft the Colorado
River, tackle the thousands of miles of rugged canyon roads in four-wheel
drive vehicles or horseback ride amidst the alpine beauty of the La Sal Mountains.
Official
Website of the Moab Area Travel Council
We provide visitor information for the town of Moab, in addition
to information relating to Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park,
and Dead Horse Point State Park.
Deseret Morning News - Salt Lake City
Weather
Moab Transportation
Moab
Airport
Located in the heart of one of the most scenic areas in the
nation, Canyonlands Field is the center for general aviation activity in southeastern
Utah.
Shuttle
Black
Dog River Runner Shuttle Service
Located in Moab Utah, Black Dog River Runner Shuttle and Expedition Support
is ready to help with all your River Adventure Needs.
www.rr-ss.com/
Coyote
Shuttle
Contact the friendly people at COYOTE to schedule all of your Moab shuttle
and tour needs.
www.coyoteshuttle.com/
Roadrunner
Shuttle
www.roadrunnershuttle.com/
Moab Restaurants
Moab Sightseeing, Touring and Attractions
Arches
National Park
Arches National Park preserves over two thousand natural sandstone
arches, including the world-famous Delicate Arch, in addition to a variety
of unique geological resources and formations.
Canyonlands
National Park
Canyonlands National Park preserves a colorful landscape of sedimentary sandstones
eroded into countless canyons, mesas and buttes by the Colorado River and
its tributaries.
Dead
Horse Point State Park
Utah’s Grand Canyon - Dead Horse Point State Park is perhaps Utah's
most spectacular state park. Towering 2,000 feet directly above the Colorado
River, the mesa that is Dead Horse Point provides breathtaking views of the
canyon country of southeastern Utah and the pinnacles and buttes of Canyonlands
National Park.
The
Dan O'Laurie Museum
This regional museum tells the story of Moab and Grand County's past, from
prehistoric and Ute Indian artifacts to the explorations of Spanish missionaries.
Edge
of the Cedars State Park Museum
Edge
of the Cedars State Park Museum is a world-class museum of Native American
culture, a Prehistoric Puebloan (Anasazi) village, and an archaeological repository.
American
West Heritage Center
Not
just a farm, not just a festival… step back in time and experience the
Old West at the American West Heritage Center.
Scenic
Auto Tours in the Moab Area
The
following auto tours will take you through some of the most spectacular scenery
in the area. Arches, canyons, the Colorado River gorge, mountain vistas, petroglyphs,
dinosaur tracks - these routes have it all!
Dinosaur
Diamond Prehistoric Byway
The
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway delivers discovery and exploration at
several sites filled with science and history.
Upper
Colorado River Scenic Byway
Cutting
through the red rock gorge of the Colorado River, this route offers a panoramic
view of the LaSal Mountains, whose snow-capped peaks rise in vivid contrast
to the red rock sandstone typical of this canyon country.
Lower
Colorado River Scenic Byway
The
Moab area is known for its abundance of Indian rock art. This byway features
several petroglyph panels, with many individual carvings depicting symbolic
animals and anthropomorphs.
Manti-La
Sal National Forest
Scenic
Byways and Backways in the Manti-La Sal National Forest.
La
Sal Mountains
The La Sal Mountains are located on the eastern border of Utah, about 15 miles
east of Moab [map]. Rising over 7000 feet above the surrounding redrock canyons
and mesas, the La Sals include the highest peak on the Colorado Plateau, 12,721
foot Mt. Peale.
Butch
Cassidy's King World Water Park
King
World Water Park is Moab's summer playground!
Moab Outdoor Activities
Golf
Moab
Golf Course
A very scenic golf course built into the red rocks of the Moab valley. Every
hole at Moab GC, one of Utah’s most spectacular golf courses, is very
different and provides a challenge.
Canyonlands
By Night
This is by far one of the most unique light shows in the world and has been
hailed by many as " the highlight of our vacation". The backdrop
to this world-renowned show is part of Arches National park, and This Canyonlands
area.
Utah Mountain Biling Trails - Moab Area
Needles District Hiking Trails
Slickrock
Bike Trail
Slickrock is perhaps the most popular mountain bike trail in the world, boasting
over 100,000 visitors per year.
Gemini
Bridges
Gemini Bridges, is a massive rock span that has been cleaved
down the center into two parallel bridges.
Moab Events
The Official Moab Utah Calendar of Events
Canyonland
Half Marathon
The USATF certified and sanctioned course starts approximately
11 miles up scenic Hwy. 128 and parallels the Colorado River into Moab.
The
Other Half Marathon
The
half marathon starts at the historic Dewey Bridge on the Colorado River, near
mile post 30 of Highway 128 just outside of Moab.
The Arts in the Moab Area
Moab Performing Arts
Canyonlands
Arts and Performance Festival
Moab
Community Theater
Moab
Community Chorus
Each fall the Moab Arts Center hosts the Canyonlands Arts and
Performance Festival. The Moab Community Theater and Moab Community Chorus
also perform, (435) 259-8825.
Moab Music
Moab
Music Festival
Known for its distinctive programming, the award-winning Moab
Music Festival offers concerts of classical chamber music, traditional music,
vocal music, works of living composers and jazz performed by acclaimed artists
from around the country.
Moab
Folk Music Festival
The Festival’s Green Mission: Small Footprint, Big Music.
Moab Museums
Film
Museum at Red Cliffs Ranch
When
you enter the Film Museum at Red Cliffs Ranch be prepared to look back over
years of black and white filmmaking featuring our most cherished actors and
actresses, along with highlights from recent film projects that have taken
advantage of the spectacular scenery surrounding Moab.