Introducing Moab
In this active and outdoorsy town with legendary slickrock mountains, it seems as though every pedestrian clutches a Nalgene water bottle and every car totes a few dusty mountain bikes. Encircled by stunning orange mountains and the snow-topped La Sal Mountains, Moab is southeastern Utah’s largest town and an often-mobbed gateway for alfresco adventures. Moab bills itself as Utah’s recreation capital, and it delivers.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Las Vegas to Grand Canyon
by FlagStuff 31 May 2012
I agree that a week would be rushed to do Arches, Canyonlands and Grand Canyon from Las Vegas (even assuming that the "week" was exclusive…
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RE: US West Coast - Second roadtrip - suggestions welcome
by stopthebus 30 May 2012
I agree that Yellowstone and Sequoia in spring are probably not worth the trouble. Yellowstone will be practically shut down until mid/late…
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RE: Phoenix to bozeman
by FlagStuff 09 April 2012
I'd go either 89 north as #2 recommends, or, my personal preference, 191 north through Moab. This forces you to drive through Monument…
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