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Moab, Arches & Canyonlands

Things to see in Moab, Arches & Canyonlands

11 sights, museums, parks and places worth the stop.

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Moab · Desert Landscapes

Canyonlands National Park

Canyonlands National Park, located near Moab, Utah, offers a vast and rugged landscape defined by the powerful forces of...
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Moab · Natural Wonders & Parks

Slickrock Bike Trail

The Slickrock Trail is a legendary 10.5-mile mountain biking loop located in the Sand Flats Recreation Area, just northe...
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Moab · Natural Wonders & Parks

Mesa Arch

Mesa Arch is a striking natural sandstone formation located in the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Pa...
A large, reddish-brown natural sandstone arch with a wide span, set against a blue sky with light clouds, overlooking a desert landscape with distant mesas.

Moab · Desert Landscapes

Corona Arch

Located just a short drive from Moab, Corona Arch offers a striking natural landmark that stands apart from the more cro...
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Moab · Natural Wonders & Parks

Utah Scenic Byway 128

Highway 128, locally known as River Road, offers a serene and scenic drive along the Colorado River, connecting Moab wit...
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Moab · Desert Landscapes

Fisher Towers

Fisher Towers stands as a striking geological landmark in eastern Utah, located approximately twenty miles northeast of...
View over the Colorado River canyons from Dead Horse Point

Moab · Geological Formations

Dead Horse Point State Park

Dead Horse Point State Park, located just a short drive from Moab, offers one of the most dramatic vistas in the America...
Close-up view of red sandstone rock formations, specifically a tall, thin fin or spire, with other layered rock formations in the background.

Moab · Geological Formations

Arches National Park

Arches National Park, located just ten minutes from Moab, Utah, offers a striking high desert landscape defined by its m...
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Moab · Natural Wonders & Parks

Mill Canyon Dinosaur Trail

Located about 15 miles north of Moab, Utah, off US-191, the Mill Canyon Dinosaur Trail offers a unique paleontological e...
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Moab · Cultural Centers

Moab Museum

Located at 118 East Center Street, the Moab Museum offers a deep dive into the cultural and natural history of the regio...
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Moab · Natural Wonders & Parks

Delicate Arch

Delicate Arch, located in Arches National Park near Moab, Utah, is a globally recognized natural landmark. This freestan...