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Moab - Nearby Destinations
Tourist destinations to consider near Moab are listed below. Click on any name for complete information.
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Arches National Park
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Population: 0
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Arches National Park is home to the largest concentration of sandstone
arches in the world, some 2,000 in all. The park offers a great scenic
drive and numerous good short hikes through the desert landscape for
close looks at its most impressive rock formations. |
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Canyonlands National Park
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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. |
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Colorado River
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The Colorado River carves some terrific canyons through the sandstone
desert terrain past Moab and through Canyonlands National park before
emptying into Lake Powell. It offers long stretches of calm water as
well as some outstanding whitewater. |
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Green River (town of)
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Population: 800
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The attraction of this small town is the Green River which snakes
through extremely remote canyons. The Green River is famous for
excellent scenic river opportunities along with millions of acres of
pristine desert offering many recreational activities. The area is
surrounded by the Book Cliffs and is the gateway to the San Rafael
Swell. There are several hotels and restaurants for your convenience,
along with a 9 hole golf course and the John Wesley Powell River Museum. |
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La Sal Mountains
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The La Sal Mountains are Utah's second highest mountain range. They
rise impressively above the red rock canyon country of southeastern
Utah. The range contains 6 peaks that rise above 12,000 feet, the
tallest being Mount Peale at 12,721 feet. Covered with thick aspen and
fir forests and dotted with mountain lakes, the La Sals are a cool
oasis within the often difficult environment of the surrounding desert. |
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Monticello
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Population: 2000
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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. |
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