{"id":7763,"date":"2022-03-30T11:00:35","date_gmt":"2022-03-30T03:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=7763"},"modified":"2022-03-30T11:00:36","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T03:00:36","slug":"10-tips-to-make-the-most-of-your-visit-to-moab-utah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/10-tips-to-make-the-most-of-your-visit-to-moab-utah\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Tips to make the most of your visit to Moab, Utah"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Locals who live in Moab, Utah, know how to get the most fun out of this red rock playground they call home. Referred to by many as the \u201cAdventure Capital of the World\u201d, Moab is the gateway to the mighty Colorado River and two iconic treasures: Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When visitors want to play like a local, the hot tip is to pay a visit to the Moab Adventure Center on South Main Street, a one-stop shop for all adventure-related activities and advice. Drawing from their years of experience, they offer this shortlist of what to do, exclusive of wining, dining and shopping, guaranteed to make one feel a connection to a place that is unlike any other vacation destination on earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Insider\u2019s top tips Include:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Rafting for the Day on the Colorado River \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0One of the most popular activities in Moab is\u00a0rafting on the Colorado River<\/a>\u00a0immersed in the world-famous scenery of Castle Valley. Visitors have plenty of choices from morning or mid-day trips, but a full day of rafting offers the most bang for the buck and can even include a riverside BBQ picnic.\u00a0<\/li>
  2. A Sunset Evening Hummer Safari \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>In the evening, everything in Moab turns a deeper shade of red, or pink or orange as the sun sets slowly in the west. A\u00a0Sunset Hummer Safari<\/a>\u00a0posits locals and visitors alike in the epi-center of this kaleidoscope of colors while sitting comfortably in a rock-steady Hummer driven by expert guides over some of the most unique terrain on the planet. The Hells Revenge Trail is perhaps the most famous 4×4 trail in the world and certainly one of the most popular things to do in Moab.\u00a0<\/li>
  3. Going Deep with Canyoneering<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Hiking is one of the most compelling activities in Moab and can lead to hidden grottoes, arches and rare creek-side trails. Many take the trek up Grandstaff Canyon for a little shade and desert greenery along a beautiful stream. But most people just hike up and back from the trailhead missing the best adventure. Taking the route a step further can lead to the top edge of Grandstaff Canyon and a classic\u00a0Moab canyoneering adventure<\/a>. After harnessing up with experienced guides and ropes, you rappel into Ephedra\u2019s Grotto and then over the massive Morning Glory Natural Bridge.\u00a0<\/li>
  4. Touring Arches National Park<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013<\/strong>\u00a0You can\u2019t make a trip to Moab, Utah, and not see Arches National Park. Many of the park\u2019s iconic features are easily explored just off the highway with guided van tour, or, like the locals, you can drive on your own providing you secure an entry permit months in advance. Some advantages to a\u00a0guided Arches tour<\/a>\u00a0include taking your hands off the wheel so you can look at the odd scenery instead of the line of bumpers in front of you.\u00a0<\/li>
  5. Riding the Moab Zip Line<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Zipline tours<\/a>\u00a0are always a lot of fun no matter where you are, but where else can locals and visitors alike soar like a raven from sandstone ledges, domes and fins across a wide-open desert rimmed by snow-capped mountains? A rowdy 4×4 ride up the mountainside brings adventurers above the town of Moab and to the rim of a whole different landscape.\u00a0<\/li>
  6. Hiking and Rock Climbing to Fisher Towers<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>These soaring towers rise nearly 1,000 feet above the desert floor yet blend in almost imperceptibly from certain viewpoints among Castle Valley below. Rock climbing is a very popular thing to do in Moab, and the\u00a0Fisher Towers<\/a>\u00a0ascents offer expert climbers a challenging and rewarding view. Just hiking the undulating trail at the base of the towers is awe-inspiring — no need for ropes to get an amazing view here! The way the place glows at sunset and the silhouette of iconic rock castles in the valley below will really make you feel like you\u2019ve been someplace worthy of being called \u201cThe Wild West\u201d.\u00a0<\/li>
  7. Driving to the Overlook at Dead Horse Point<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Locals advise that soaking up the vast view at this easily accessible overlook in the morning or evening sunlight is one of Moab\u2019s best experiences. The goosenecks of the Colorado River roll tranquilly hundreds of feet below as the river approaches the deeper labyrinth of gorges in Canyonlands National Park, including Cataract Canyon.\u00a0 Savvy locals also hop on their mountain bikes to ride the trails that traverse the rim of the\u00a0Dead Horse Point<\/a>\u00a0area. Visitors may opt for\u00a0guided mountain bike tours<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0do-it-yourself jeep rentals<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>
  8. Relaxing at the Moab Aquatic & Rec Center<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013<\/strong>\u00a0While Mother Nature offers so much to see and do in the Moab area, locals and visitors alike enjoy the\u00a0Moab Aquatic & Recreation Center<\/a>, also known as the MRAC, a local hub for fitness and leisure activities. Think two outdoor pools, an indoor pool and slide, a fitness center and fitness classes.\u00a0<\/li>
  9. Visiting The Original Jurassic Park<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013<\/strong>\u00a0More than dinosaur bones and footprints, the\u00a0Moab Giants Dinosaur Park and Tracks Museum<\/a>\u00a0will make dinosaurs seem alive again. This interactive dinosaur park framed by Jurassic rock layers is a must-revisit when locals entertain friends and families. Think Dinosaur Trail, Dig it Out at the Dino Playground, the Paleo Camp and the 5-D virtual aquarium.\u00a0<\/li>
  10. Golfing in Moab<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Golf courses can\u2019t get much more scenic than the\u00a0Moab Golf Course<\/a>. Smooth vivid greens contrast against craggy red cliffs to make for a stunning 18-hole, par 72 day.\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    To obtain a free Insider\u2019s Guide to Moab, Utah, see\u00a0<\/em>https:\/\/www.moabadventurecenter.com\/free-moab-insiders-guide<\/em><\/a>.
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