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Blanding - Nearby Destinations

Tourist destinations to consider near Blanding are listed below. Click on any name for complete information.

Abajo Mountains		Population: 0

	Abajo Mountains are a small range of rounded peaks topping out at 11,362 feet. They have some pleasant scenic drives and hiking. They are relatively unknown and consequently not too crowded.

Bluff		Population: 0

	Bluff is a tiny community that serves mostly as a base for those running the San Juan River and traveling in the region.

Canyonlands National Park

	Canyonlands National Park is home to an immense expanse of deep orange-red canyons carved by the Colorado and Green Rivers and a wonderful array of superlative red rock formations. In addition to being a feast for the eyes, it provides great opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, 4wd adventuring, and white water rafting.

Dark Canyon

	Dark Canyon is a beautiful and isolated wilderness/primitive area offering great backpacking opportunities.

Hovenweep National Monument

	Hovenweep National Monument features some impressive ancient Indian ruins in an very remote area along the Utah/Colorado border.

Moab		Population: 4,500

	Moab is a small town that makes a terrific destination for those seeking outdoor recreational activities. It offers numerous great opportunities for desert mountain biking, hiking and 4wd adventuring. The Colorado River passes by town with excellent calm water and whitewater options. And it is just a few minutes from Arches and a short drive from Canyonlands.

Monticello		Population: 2,000

	Monticello is a small town (pop. 2,400) at the base of the Abajo Mountains. At 7,000 feet it has cooler summer temperatures than most towns in Southeast Utah. It has a good selection of accommodations and restaurants.

Natural Bridges National Monument

	Natural Bridges National Monument is a pleasant small park featuring three large sandstone bridges at the bottom of adjacent canyons. It has a good scenic drive overlooking the bridges and excellent trails down into the canyons to the bridges.

San Juan River

	San Juan River winds easily through beautiful remote canyons before emptying into Lake Powell. It has mild white water, Indian pictographs and Anasazi ruins, and some good hiking opportunities into side canyons.

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