Blogs from Moab, Utah, United States, North America
Moab, Utah - a definite start to your adventure
Published: May 21st 2012North America » United States » Utah » Moab
May 21st 2012
Two national parks are located in the Moab Utah area: Arches National Park, and Canyonlands National Park. Moab is known as a Utah adventure capitol, offering activities such as biking the Slickrock Trail, off-road routes and the Moab Jeep Safari, rafting down the Colorado River and hiking to Delicate Arch - Utah's famous icon. From scenic parks to adventure, Moab Utah offers something for everyone. The Biblical name Moab refers to an area of land located on the eastern side of the Jordan River. Some historians believe the city in Utah came to use this name because of William Pierce, the first postmaster, believing that the biblical Moab and this part of Utah were both "the far country". However, others believe the name has Paiute origins, referring to the word "moapa" meaning mosquito. Some of the ... read more
May 20th 2012
Wednesday, May 9th (continued) Drove back north and turned alongside of the Colorado River up the scenic highway 128. Most BLM campgrounds along the river were filled, or the spot that was open was in full sun. Extremely scenic drive with all kinds of rock formations. At mile 29, we found no one camping in the Dewey Bridge Campground. There were 4 workmen building a sun shelter for the river rafters to sit under while they wait for their rubber raft or their bus ride back to town. Paid our $6. and settled in under a big shade tree. May 10th, Thursday Blue skies and 59 degrees this morning. Starting mileage is 25397. In the Dewey Bridge BML camground. First thing we did this morning is to drive a block or so to see the bridge ... read more
May 20th 2012
Sunday, May 20, 2012 We drove to Arches National Park this morning. There were dramatic arches and rock formations but lots of people. We decided to hike in the park on our way to Grand Junction. We had a park overview but mostly drove. We needed to get back to do laundry and get groceries for tomorrows camping at Dead Horse State Park between Canyonlands and Arches. We had dinner in Moab at a café with vocals in the background. We had a some what sleepless night for both of us. We looked at our VISA bill and noticed a $5000 charge that did not belong to us. We canceled our card and hoped for the best.... read more
Moab, Utah (Arches NP, Dead Horse NP, Canyonlands NP)
Published: April 30th 2012North America » United States » Utah » Moab
April 30th 2012
Omigod! I have spent the past three days around Moab, Utah and am in hiking, treking heaven. I will have to visit this place again only for the outdoor fun such as kayaking on the Colorado River, riding the rapids in a blow up boat, mountain biking, climbing, walking, canyoning, motorbike riding and I’m sure I forgot heaps of other stuff one can spend money on around here. Moab is surrounded by National Parks, State Parks and BLM areas and the camping is fantastic. I spent two days on the Colorado River, one of them by birthday, and while I spent the day walking every trail I could find without needing a backcountry permit (not easy to get) and returned every afternoon for a dip in the river watching climbers scale the famous Fisher towers, stand ... read more
Day 21: Arches National Park Utah
Published: December 20th 2011North America » United States » Utah » Moab
December 19th 2011
We drove through the Arches national park and saw arch shaped rocks and balanced rocks with rock cliffs. The rock were red lile Ayres rock but there was snow as well. We did lots of walks in the park to see the rocks. After the park we drove along the Colorado River for a look.... read more
October 28th 2011
I ended up staying an extra day in Crested Butte. Dan ran into a little electrical trouble in Durango, so I assumed he would take longer to get to Moab. He actually got everything fixed and was on the road in a couple hours. This gave him the morning by him self in Moab to go mountain bike the 'Whole Enchilada'. I said goodbye to my brother, sister-in-law and nephew early in the morning and then headed out to Moab on a beautiful two-lane highway. I got to the Lazy Lizard in Moab around three, checked in and went to explore the town. I found the local micro-brew pub where I watched a little college football before heading back to the hostel. Dan had just got back from the 24 mile downhill ride that is the ... read more
Moab and Arches National Park
Published: September 16th 2011North America » United States » Utah » Moab
September 14th 2011
After successfully escaping Vegas I drove for about 8 hours to get to Moab. It was an amazing drive and I really enjoyed it. I took some amazing pictures as I was going along. The Hotel I stayed at was really nice. It is called the River Canyon Lodge. The room was very nice. The Bed was amazingly comfortable. I slept really well. I got up early and went to a Place called the Pancake Haus. Which makes fairly nice flapjacks. This are not pancakes no matter what these Americans say. I spent the next 4 hours in the Arches National Park. This is a spectacularly scenic park. Just look at the pics. I then did the drive to Vail. It was really nice getting back into the mountains. The Road basically run next to the ... read more
Moab, Utah(ADV edition) and Blue John Canyon
Published: September 29th 2011North America » United States » Utah » Moab
September 14th 2011
We would have liked to stay in FT. Collins longer but good off-road riding was calling and we had to answer. Our base camp was just north of Moab in a little recreation area parked a stones throw from the Colorado River. The trails were multi-use so you could hike, bike, 4x4, atv, and motorbike!!!! The pix will speak for themselves. We also decided to try to hike the same canyon that the movie 127 hours was based on, it was kinda creepy. We got about half way and had to stop due to lack of canyoneering experience and gear. It was cool none the less!!! video...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Pou2yvVxP4... read more
Day 10 - Arches National Park
Published: September 14th 2011North America » United States » Utah » Moab
September 10th 2011
Spent a much too short morning hiking in the Arches National Park. The park was full of beautiful dynamic rock formations. Some with huge towering spires and others with rocks balancing on pinnacles. We spent the majority of our time hiking to see one of the most famous arches up close. Barb and I hiked up hill along a 1.5 mile trail to reach Delicate Arch. Despite my urging to avoid risky climbing, Barb ventured into dangerous rock formations. In the afternoon we drove to our next camp site, Devils Canyon, near Blanding, UT . It was remote and beautiful. ... read more
MOAB - it's truly the journey not the destination in the beginning of this story!
Published: August 21st 2011North America » United States » Utah » Moab
August 21st 2011
Never one to not take on a challenge; when my company offered us an incentive to whomever sold the most and reached set targets by mid July would win a "Gavin-a-licious" 2 day trip to Moab, Utah, how could I not try? So, needless to say; I was one of the winners; 19 of us in total from around the globe, along with 2 other of my Canadian Team members and WOW is all I can say for now! Dee and I left LA after training with Andrea and Paul and had a lovely 06:00 departure on our flight via Denver. So yes, folks that means a 04:00AM wake up call. (insert swear words oh so effectively here). Dee and I stumbled our way to LAX at the lovely hour of 04:25; only to arrive to ... read more
