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Moab is a city in Grand County, in eastern Utah, in the western United States. The population was 5046 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat and largest city in Grand County. Moab hosts a large number of tourists every year, mostly visitors to the nearby Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. The town is a popular base for mountain bikers who ride the extensive network of trails including the famed Slickrock Trail, and off-roaders who come for the annual Moab Jeep Safari.
Moab Recreation
Moab is well known throughout the western United States for its opportunities for outdoor recreation in stunning natural settings.
Popular Moab area activities
4×4 – Multi-day camping trips in Canyonlands National Park on the White Rim Road, and Extreme 4×4 at Sand Flats Recreation Area among other areas
Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking on the Colorado River. The area’s most famous sections of the Colorado are West Water Canyon which is upstream from Moab and Cataract Canyon in Canyonlands National Park which is downstream.
Canoe trips on the Green River
Mountain Biking – Hundreds of miles of trails easily accessible
Road Biking- The annual Skinny Tire Festival is held in Moab, including a century ride [14]
Rockclimbing – A true international destination for climbers
BASE Jumping – Legal in many areas near Moab
Hiking and Backpacking – Two large National Parks and thousands of square miles of BLM and National Forest lands surround the small town of Moab. A hikers and backpackers dream, but of course it is a desert and the lack of water does make some rightfully wary.
Highlining – World record for long highlines was performed here
Photography
Astronomy
Moab Attractions:
Canyonlands is the largest national park in Utah, and its diversity staggers the imagination. The easiest way to see the park is with a visit to the Island in the Sky district, only 32 miles (51.5 km) from Moab. The Island in the Sky offers many pullouts with spectacular views along the paved scenic drive. Hiking trails and four-wheel-drive roads access backcountry areas for day or overnight trips.
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- Colorado River
- Dead Horse Point State Park
The view from Dead Horse Point is one of the most photographed scenic vistas in the world.
Whispering pines, quaking aspens, and bubbling brooks make a family outing in the forest an unforgettable experience. The La Sal Mountain Loop Road Scenic Backway features spectacular scenery ranging from the forested heights of the La Sal Mountains to expansive views of the red rock landscape below. This paved Scenic Backway begins on US 191, six miles south of Moab, and winds north over the La Sal Mountains through Castle Valley, ending at Upper Colorado River Scenic Byway U-128. Returning to Moab provides a 60 mile loop drive that requires approximately 3 hours to complete. Note that several hairpin turns on the Castle Valley side of this route are unsuitable for very large RV’s.
Museums
- Museum of Moab
- The Pierson History Hall
- The Virginia Fossey Mesozoic Room
- Rock Art Sites
- Golf Course Rock Art
- Kane Creek Blvd. Rock Art Site
- Birthing Scene
- Courthouse Wash Rock Art
- Utah Scenic Byway 279 Rock Art Sites
- Wolfe Ranch Rock Art
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- Slickrick Bike Trail / Sand Flats Rec Area
Sand Flats’ famous Slickrock Bike Trail and Porcupine Rim bike trails and almost 40 miles of jeep trails are world-renowned for their combination of challenge and awesome scenery.
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- Scenic Byways
Upper Colorado River Scenic Byway (U-128)
This spectacular route along the Colorado River gorge begins at the Colorado River Bridge on the north end of Moab. For the first 13 miles (20.9 km) it parallels the Colorado River within a narrow section of the gorge, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding red sandstone cliffs.
Potash-Lower Colorado River Scenic Byway (U-279)
This Scenic Byway provides great views of the Colorado River, ancient rock art and dinosaur tracks. A late afternoon start is rewarding as the sunset on the reddish-orange sandstone cliffs along the route is especially beautiful on the return drive to Moab.
Dead Horse Point Mesa Scenic Byway (U-313)
Dead Horse Mesa Scenic Byway, on Utah Highway 313, takes you through miles of incredible red rock canyon country.
- Wineries
- Castle Creek Winery
Castle Creek Winery produces red and white wines from locally grown grapes. The sandy soils and long warm growing season around Moab are ideal for many of the best grape varieties. - Spanish Valley Vineyards & Winery
Small farm winery which grows and produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Gewurztraminer and Riesling wines in the heart of Utah’s Red Rock Canyonlands
- Castle Creek Winery
1939 – Stagecoach
1949 – Wagon Master
1950 – Rio Grande
1953 – Taza, son of Cochise
1958 – Warlock
1959 – Ten Who Dared
1961 – Comancheros
1963 – The Greatest Story Ever Told
1963 – Cheyenne Autumn
1964 – Rio Conchos
1966 – Wild Rovers
1966 – Fade In
1967 – Blue
1975 – Against a Crooked Sky
1982 – Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone
1984 – Choke Canyon
1985 – MacGyver
1987 – Nightmare at Noon
1988 – Sundown: Vampires in Retreat
1988 – Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
1990 – Thelma and Louise
1992 – Knights
1992 – Slaughter of the Innocents
1993 – Geronimo: An American Legend
1993 – City Slickers II: The Search for Curly’s Gold
1993 – Lightning Jack
1994 – The Great American West
1995 – Larger Than Life
1995 – Riders of the Purple Sage
1996 – Breakdown
1996 – Con-Air
1997 – Lost Treasure of Dos Santos
1998 – Chill Factor
1998 – Galaxy Quest
1999 – The Adventures of Joe Dirt
1999 – Mission Impossible II
1999 – Vertical Limit
2000 – Nurse Betty
2001 – Touched by an Angel
2002 – Austin Powers 3
2005 – Don’t Come Knocking
2007 – The Canyon
2008 – Star Trek
2009 – Remember I’ll Always Love You
2010 – 127 Hours
2010 – John Carter of Mars
2010 – Guns, Girls, and Gambling
(if you know of others let us know and we will add the movies to the list)
Info sources: Wikipedia.org
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