Blanding Travel Information
Blanding (pop. 4,000) is a mid-size town in southeastern Utah. It
serves primarily as a stopping off point for those traveling to other
destinations in the area. Within easy driving distance are Natural
Bridges National Monument, the Abajo Mountains and Hovenweep National
Monument, among others. Blanding itself has a number of motels, a few
private campgrounds, several restaurants and most other services a
traveler might need.
However, Blanding is more than just a collection of motels and
eateries along the highway. It is also home to Edge of the Cedars
State Park, which preserves Anasazi artifacts and a kiva from nearly a
millennium ago. . The Dinosaur Museum has some fine skeletons and is a
great way for kids to learn about prehistoric ecology. Utah State
University Nations of the Four Corners Cultural Center is an excellent
way for kids and adults alike to learn more about the thriving native
cultures in the area.
Blanding is on Highway 191 about 75 miles south of Moab and 26
miles north of Bluff. View Area Map.
To learn more about Blanding, select a topic of interest from the
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