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The vision of Charlie Steen, Bates Wilson and Stewart Udall paved the way for the creation of Canyonlands National Park. Charlie Steen represents the Atomic Energy Commission who provided access to the White Rim Sandstone via the White Rim Road. Bates Wilson Represents the vision of having a National Park that would pro- tect the confluence. Wilson wanted to protect a mil- lion acres of wild canyon country and generate a sustainable economy via tourism. Stewart Udall provided the political…
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Sam Mihara is a second-generation Japanese American (Nisei) born and raised in San Francisco. When World War II broke out, the United States government using armed military guards forced Sam, age 9, and his family to move to the Heart Mountain, Wyoming prison camp. Mihara will speak to the Moab Museum audience at historic Star Hall on May 21. Time TBD.
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Southeastern Utah is home to some of the darkest skies in the country with some incredible nocturnal night life thriving under its stars. However, with urbanization and population growth there are threats on the horizon. Join Ranger Rhodes as we explore what makes the night skies of Canyonlands and Arches special, how we can continue to protect them, and what differences we can make at home to save our night skies for future generations.
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The original inhabitants of North America did not leave a written language; however, they did leave evidence indicating that they were studying the night sky long before Euro American colonization. Native Americans farmed, hunted, gathered, and established their lifeways by observation of the night sky. Encoded by oral traditions and encoded symbology, astronomy played an important role in Native American culture. Their star knowledge was the basis of governance, agricultural practices and social order. The study of the cosmos led…
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At Desert RATS, the adventure is the goal. It’s about reaching deep within yourself, adapting to adversity and overcoming the challenges in front of you. Those who enjoy Desert RATS the most come into the experience prepared and willing to be flexible in every way. Desert RATS is a six day supported foot race that covers a distance of approximately 143 miles starting in Fruita, CO and ending in Moab, UT. Each participant must carry his/her own pack containing required…
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Have you ever wondered how Canyonlands was formed? National Park Ranger/Geologist Rhodes Smartt will take us on a journey through the geologic history of Canyonlands National Park. He will discus the geology of the greater Colorado Plateau area and the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands, and how its unique geology led to uranium mining. Join us for an evening of geologic exploration!
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The Moab Free Concert Series presents a family-friendly free live music performance at Swanny City Park. The series runs from 6 PM to 9 PM. Moab Free Concerts will take place at Swanny City Park, FOUR Fridays in SUMMER 2024: June 28, July 19, August 2, & August 16.
Find out more »Join us for the Grand County Fair at the Spanish Trail Arena in Moab, Utah! Delight in a wide range of offerings, including mouthwatering concessions, exhibits, an exhilarating roller derby tournament, a showcase of stunning cars and tractors at the Carquest Car & Tractor Show, and the exciting Red Rock'N Blue Jr. Rodeo. Enjoy a fantastic array of activities like carnival games, pony rides, power wheel competition, RC car race, stock show, dance lessons, and live music performances. Indulge in…
Find out more »Experience a dazzling spectacle as fireworks light up the night sky above Moab! Launching from Lions Back at dusk, this incredible display can be enjoyed from anywhere in downtown Moab. Be prepared to be amazed as the fireworks dance to the beat of music from KCYN (97.1 FM). Proudly presented by the City of Moab and Grand County, this is an Independence Day celebration you won't want to miss!
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Mountain goats (Oreamnos americanus) and American pikas (Ochotona princeps) are naturally co-occurring across most of their overlapping distributions in western N. America. The southern limit of the natural range of mountain goats is in Idaho, whereas American pikas occur naturally as far south as New Mexico. However, the mountain goat range has been extended southwards with the establishment of translocated subpopulations in Utah and Colorado. These mountain goats now share habitat with pikas, providing an opportunity to study potential ecological…
Find out more »The Moab Free Concert Series presents a family-friendly free live music performance at Swanny City Park. The series runs from 6 PM to 9 PM. Moab Free Concerts will take place at Swanny City Park, FOUR Fridays in SUMMER 2024: June 28, July 19, August 2, & August 16.
Find out more »The Moab Free Concert Series presents a family-friendly free live music performance at Swanny City Park. The series runs from 6 PM to 9 PM. Moab Free Concerts will take place at Swanny City Park, FOUR Fridays in SUMMER 2024: June 28, July 19, August 2, & August 16.
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Beep Beep Beep! Tweet tweet! Sounds are all around us and play an important role in our experience with the landscape. The National Park Service is beginning to understand the relationship between sound and the inherent resources within the park. By preserving the natural sound we all can enjoy our national wonders a little more.
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Join National Park Ranger Robert Anderson to learn about the history of the National Park Service's iconic uniform through a gender and racial lens. There is a lot of history to glean from the uniform that is recognizable throughout the world.
Find out more »The Moab Free Concert Series presents a family-friendly free live music performance at Swanny City Park. The series runs from 6 PM to 9 PM. Moab Free Concerts will take place at Swanny City Park, FOUR Fridays in SUMMER 2024: June 28, July 19, August 2, & August 16.
Find out more »The Moab Free Concert Series presents a family-friendly free live music performance at Swanny City Park. The series runs from 6 PM to 9 PM. Moab Free Concerts will take place at Swanny City Park, FOUR Fridays in SUMMER 2024: June 28, July 19, August 2, & August 16.
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Every September, the award-winning Moab Music Festival brings world-class musicians to stunning red rock venues around Moab, Utah for a feast of chamber music, jazz, and traditional music concerts. We call it music in concert with the landscape®, celebrating old and new chamber music, jazz with a Latin flavor, and traditional music from around the globe.
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Outerbike, the premier three-day experiential consumer event dedicated to helping mountain bikers find their perfect bike and gear, celebrates a decade of successful partnership connecting specialty bike brands with qualified, enthusiast riders.
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Prepare yourself to be mesmerized by a line-up of incredibly talented artists showcasing the very best in folk music. Earlybird tickets on sale 4/1, lineup TBA.
Find out more »Join Moab author Michael Engelhard in a talk about his 58-day, 1,000-mile solo trek through Alaska’s Brooks Range. On this journey, Engelhard crossed the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and Gates of the Arctic National Park before launching an inflatable canoe on the Noatak River, North America’s largest undammed watershed. Trained as a cultural anthropologist and having worked for twenty-five years as an outdoor instructor and guide, Engelhard will also show clips from the film "Alone Across Alaska" and sign copies…
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