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 Moab Area Travel Council
P.O. Box 550
Moab, Utah 84532
Phone 435-259-1370/FAX 435-259-1376
Email:
info@moabutah.info
Website: www.moabutah.info
Moab, Utah, located in southeastern
Utah has become a mecca for the adventurous spirit. Moab
was first settled in 1855 by Mormons who quickly abandoned
their remote outpost because they were frightened of
the area’s Native
American population. It was resettled in 1876. Since that
time, the city and its people have carved an existence
as changing as the eroded desert around it. Moab has served
as a river-irrigated fruit growing center, a dock for ill-fated
steam powered paddle boats on the Colorado River, and in
the 1950’s, a uranium boom town. In the 1980’s
the uranium market fell and Moab was forced to look to
other means of economic income. A few of the locals decided
to build a bicycle shop, rent bicycles, and offer guided
tours. (After all, the outside is beautiful).
Moab also serves as the gateway to Arches and Canyonlands
National Parks and the mighty Colorado River. Here the
waters of the Colorado River flow through town as they
make their way to Lake Powell, the Grand Canyon and beyond.
Directly southeast of Moab, the majestic La Sal Mountains
rise to an impressive 13,000 feet - creating a beautiful
contrast between the colorful red rocks and the cool, lofty
peaks.
In Moab, the grandeur of the scenery
is matched only by the adventure experiences. River runners
come to experience the excitement of whitewater and calm-water
rafting, canoeing and kayaking; hikers to explore red
rock canyons and the majestic, cool mountains; cyclists
for world class biking-aka “Mountain
Bike Mecca of the world”; skiers for excellent cross
country winter skiing; four wheel enthusiasts for the many
challenging off road trails, and so much more. Most of
these activities are available year round due to Moab’s
moderate climate. Winter temperatures rarely fall below
freezing and snow is practically nonexistent, with the
exception of the high La Sal’s. Spring and fall are
ideal times to visit Moab, as the temperatures are perfect
no matter what you choose to do.
Moab offers all types of lodging
and accommodations and has an array of outfitters to
assist the visitor with any type of activity they would
like to be a part of. With over 1,600 lodging rooms,
more than 50 bed & breakfast
rooms and over 1,700 campsites, Moab is ready to host any
visitor. The weather ranges from an average wintertime
high of 41F/5C to an average summer time high of 98F/37C
Moab is located on Hwy 191, just off Interstate
70 in the southeastern corner of Utah. The closest international
airport is located in Salt Lake City, 235 miles to the north,
however there is an airport in Grand Junction, Colorado -
just 112 miles east, which can accommodate most flight arrangements.
There is also a commuter flight service that offers flights
to and from Denver, CO to Moab's own Canyonlands Field (CNY).
For more information visit the Moab Information Center at
the corner of Main Street and Center Street in downtown Moab.
To plan your trip in advance call the Moab Area Visitor Information
line at 800-635-6622 or 435-259-8825, or write: Moab Area
Travel Council, P.O. Box 550, Moab, Utah 84532.
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