Moab

Doling out hot tubs and pub grub after a dusty day on the trail, Moab is southern Utah's adventure base camp. Mobs arrive to play in Utah’s recreation capital – from the hiker to the four-wheeler, the cult of recreation borders on fetishism.

A man mountain biking on the Hymasa trail, Moab, Utah.

A man mountain biking on the Hymasa trail, Moab, Utah.

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Moab nestles in a sandstone valley, with easy access to rafting, hiking, mountain biking, climbing and more. Here are the top thrills to seek around Moab.

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Moab is a great destination for free adventures, making it a budget friendly trip to some of the country's most unique landscapes.

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