There are an abundance of adjectives we can use to describe Moab Utah. However, even the poetry and prose of the greatest writers of all time could not do this area justice. When you visit Moab Utah, you will be seduced into discovering, probing, exploring and deciphering the mysteries of her wondrous rock formations, gravity-defying arches and spires, ancestral Puebloan dwellings and vast, lush green valleys.
In the 1800s, the area that we now refer to as Moab Utah served as a crossing point for the Colorado River. Although the Mormon settlers tried to establish a trading port in the area, repeated attacks by the Native Americans who in habited the area caused the project to be abandoned. The first permanent settlement was established in 1878, and the town was officially incorporated on December 20th, 1902. Today, the Moab Utah area is considered a popular mecca for camping, mountain biking, Moab Utah Air Tours and Moab camping.
You may have seen the Moab Utah area in a number of Hollywood films, which include the John Wayne classic Geronimo, City Slickers II, and Mission Impossible II.Thelma and Louise made their dramatic leap into the Colorado River from the Shafer Trail under Dead Horse Point. A number of commercials and music videos have also been filmed at Moab Utah.
The town of Moab Utah is located in a fertile green valley along the banks of the Colorado River. You can plan your daily activities while sipping coffee at one of the quaint coffee shops which line the town’s Main Street area. Many of the Moab camping areas are located minutes from downtown Moab. If you plan a Moab camping trip, several of the sites are even fairly close to the shopping districts, so you need not worry about running out of food or supplies. A number of the Moab camping sites have conveniences such as showers, running water, RV hook-ups and flush toilets.
Moab mountain biking is one of the primary activities of the area. Every October, the annual 24 Hours of Moab takes place. This weekend Moab mountain biking event attracts dedicated riders form all parts of the globe. However, competitive events are not the only way to enjoy Moab mountain biking. The area has an abundance of trails that are suitable for all levels of riding proficiency.
If you want to “get high on Moab,” you might want to participate in one of the Moab Utah Air Tours. These fun and exciting excursions are often referred to as “flightseeing.” The educational Moab Utah Air Tours fly over Southern Utah's National Parks and Monument Valley. If you prefer being on the water instead of in the sky, you will most likely enjoy a Moab rafting trip.
If you are looking for some of the best whitewater destinations in the country, a Moab rafting trip will not disappoint you. Your journey may take you through the Cataract Canyon of the Colorado River, or the scenic Desolation Canyon of the Green River. Most companies offer half-day, full day or multi-day Moab rafting trips.
