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• Moab Lecture Series: June 2025 Lineup
  May 15, 2025
  By the Moab Information Center Join the Moab Information Center on Thursdays throughout the summer months for the Moab lecture series, where local scientists and park rangers discuss their work! Lectures are hosted at the Moab Information Center (3015 S. Hwy 191) at 6 p.m. June 19 ~ Scott Hotaling […]
• The Perfect Five-Day Moab Itinerary
  April 24, 2025
  Five-Day Moab Itinerary Are you looking for the perfect Moab itinerary? We’ve got it. If you’re planning a trip to Moab, you’re probably here to see the two nearby national parks – or you’re bringing your own outdoor gear to recreate on some of the world’s best […]
• Moab Information Center May 2025 Lecture Series
  April 16, 2025
  By the Moab Information Center Join the Moab Information Center on Thursdays throughout the summer months for the Moab lecture series, where local scientists and park rangers discuss their work. Lectures are hosted at the Moab Information Center (3015 S. Hwy 191) at 5 p.m. May 8 ~ Nair Perez-Torres […]
• Experience Moab’s Landscapes During the Moab Music Festival
  April 14, 2025
  Press Release by the Moab Music Festival MOAB MUSIC FESTIVAL SEASON 33: NEW BEGINNINGS WITH NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTOR TESSA LARK; AUGUST 27 – SEPTEMBER 12 The Destination Festival for Adventure-Seekers and Classical Music Lovers Includes Outdoor Bucket List Experiences, Debuts, Celebrity Author, […]
• Experience Arches and Canyonlands Like Never Before During Trails & Tales Events
  April 14, 2025
  Hike with a ranger during Trails & Tales events Press Release by the Friends of Arches and Canyonlands Parks Friends of Arches and Canyonlands Parks is excited to announce the return of Trails & Tales, a hiking series designed to connect the community with the landscapes of Arches and […]
• 50+ Things to Do in Moab, Utah: Ideas for Your Next Trip
  April 9, 2025
  Take it from a local Moabite: there’s no such thing as fun for everyone … unless you’re in Moab, Utah, a small town hub for outdoor adventures, tours, guided trips, National Parks, State Parks, natural and cultural history, and so much more. Do we really have to go on? Even us […]
• Early Bird Tickets Available for Moab Folk Fest!
  April 8, 2025
  The Moab Folk Fest in 2024 Press Release by the Moab Folk Festival Contact: Emily Sudduth, Asst. Director of the Moab Folk Festival, emily@moabfolkfestival.com For immediate release The Moab Folk Festival celebrates 23 years on November 7-9, 2025. Set in the stunning red rock canyon country of […]
• Make an impact during Moab’s voluntourism “Spring Spruce Up” weekend
  March 27, 2025
  Spring Spruce Up 2024 Press Release by Moab Trail Mix Contact: Joy Dannelly – Volunteer, Event and Business Coordinator, trailoutreach@grandcountyutah.net For immediate release [Moab, UT] – Visitors to Moab, Utah will soon have an opportunity to give back to the community and landscapes they […]
• No Man’s Land Film Festival to Screen in Moab, Utah
  March 18, 2025
  No Man’s Land Film Festival Press Release by Climb Moab and the No Man’s Land Film Festival [Moab, UT] — No Man’s Land Film Festival (NMLFF), the premier adventure film festival for women and gender non-conforming athletes and storytellers, announces its 2025 World Tour succeeding […]
• Science Moab: Uncovering how ancient people in the US Southwest lived
  March 12, 2025
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• Science Moab: The secret ecosystems within sandstone potholes
  March 5, 2025
  A pothole shrimp, captured by Mark Finley in Moab. By Science Moab, originally published on Soundcloud Potholes abound on the Colorado Plateau — and not the ones associated with road work. Rather, natural potholes are depressions that occur primarily in sandstone. These depressions house ephemeral […]
• Pints for Parks: 5 Reasons You Can’t Miss This Moab Event
  March 3, 2025
  Pints for Parks 2024 Press Release by Friends of Arches and Canyonlands; see Pints For Parks for event info Moab is known for its breathtaking landscapes, world-class outdoor adventures, and a community that cares deeply about protecting the places we love. If you’re looking for a way to celebrate […]
• Science Moab: What was Moab like during the Jurassic period?
  February 12, 2025
  A dinosaur track at the Mill Creek dinosaur tracksite. By Science Moab, published on Soundcloud The world that existed when dinosaurs roamed the Moab area was vastly different than the world today. Science Moab talked with Dr. John Foster about what this region was like 150 million years ago during […]
• Moab History: What was the “Uranium Days” festival?
  February 4, 2025
  Marjorie “Mardy” Dawn Thomson (Center, Uranium Queen), Nancy Elizabeth Nault (left, attendant), Hallene “Hally” Thorne (right, attendant). Hally’s helmet reads “Uranium Days, 1956.” By the Moab Museum, originally published in the Moab Sun News Uranium Days 1956: The celebration For several years […]
• Western Spirit Cycling and SHREDLY Announce Ladies-Only White Rim Trail Adventure in April 2025
  February 3, 2025
  Press Release by Western Spirit Cycling Media Contact: Mark Sevenoff, Marketing Director at Western Spirit Cycling: mark@westernspirit.com, 435 259 8732 For immediate release [Moab, UT] — Western Spirit Cycling is thrilled to announce the return of our highly popular Ladies-Only White Rim […]
• Moab voluntourism opportunity: Spend the first half of the year surveying birds of prey
  January 29, 2025
  Photo by Kegen Benson, BLM Wildlife Biologist. Press Release by the Bureau of Land Management Media Contacts: JD Mallory – BLM Utah, jmallory@blm.gov, 801-539-4089 Robyn Macduff – RINS, rmacduff@rins.org, 801-554-0807 For immediate release Need an excuse to spend more time in Moab this […]
• Moab Music Festival Names Grammy-Nominated Violinist Tessa Lark Artistic Director
  January 27, 2025
  Press Release by the Moab Music Festival The 2025 season runs from August 27 – September 12. To arrange for interviews or photos, contact Elizabeth Dworkin – elizabeth@dworkincompany.com, 914-244-3803. For immediate release [Moab, UT] — The Moab Music Festival today announces that violinist […]
• Peruse Moab’s art scene during the February 7 ArtWalk
  January 24, 2025
  By Moab Arts Peruse Moab’s expansive art scene during four ArtWalk events on February 7, April 4, August 1, and November 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. at locations around Moab. These events are a chance to tour through Moab’s downtown, meet local artists, participate in interactive art events, and […]
• Desert Highlights celebrates 28 years of private guiding tours
  January 24, 2025
  Press Release by Desert Highlights Contact: Kai Palmer at Desert Highlights – info@deserthighlights.com, 435-259-4433 [Moab, UT] – Since the opening of Desert Highlights in 1997, the guide company has been a cornerstone of adventure tourism in southeast Utah. The company was Moab’s […]
• Moab Museum unveils U92: Moab’s Uranium Legacy
  January 23, 2025
• Canyonlands Regional Airport announces new daily flights to Denver, Colorado
  January 16, 2025
  Press Release Contact: Tammy Howland, airport director (airport@grandcountyutah.net); Riley Musial, Contour Airlines marketing coordinator (615-534-4567) For immediate release [Moab, UT] – The Canyonlands Regional Airport in Moab, Utah, is pleased to announce daily flights between CNY and the […]
• Moab’s hidden gems: Spend an entire day exploring Kane Creek Boulevard
  January 13, 2025
  The view of the Colorado River from the Moab Rim Trail. By local experts at Discover Moab My favorite place in the world is just a few minutes outside of downtown Moab, Utah. I turn off Main Street at Kane Creek Boulevard, a street that winds past the movie theater and through a few small […]
• Don’t miss these Moab events in 2025!
  January 8, 2025
  The Moab Music Festival in late August and early September offers floating concerts. By local experts at Discover Moab According to Conde Nast Traveler, athletic adventures are in: travelers are bringing their sports with them, or seeking out destinations where they can really play. We expect that […]
• Moab History: The historic cowgirls of the Indian Creek Cattle Co.
  January 6, 2025
  Lizzie Larsen at Westwater Ranch with angora chaps. [J. Willard Marriott Library Archives] By the Moab Museum, originally published in the Moab Sun News “The right to ride astride,” was a movement founded in practicality and a rejection of misogynist cultural norms. Historic cowgirls in Moab […]
• How to visit Arches National Park in 2025: The Ultimate Guide
  January 3, 2025
  By local experts at Discover Moab Planning to visit Arches National Park this year? You’ll need a timed entry reservation, in addition to your parks pass! Nine national parks across the country require timed entry reservations this year. During high visitation days of 2025, Arches National […]
• Moab History: Who was Charlie Glass, a legendary 1900’s cowboy?
  December 31, 2024
  Charlie Glass atop a horse. [Moab Museum Collection] By the Moab Museum, originally published in the Moab Sun News Throughout Black History Month in 2023, the Moab Museum dug into its collection to highlight stories of prominent Black individuals and groups throughout the history of the Moab […]
• Arches National Park just made it much easier to reserve your entry time!
  December 19, 2024
  The Windows, Arches National Park To visit Arches National Park this summer (from April to October), visitors need to reserve a time to enter the park in addition to purchasing a park pass. Press release by Arches National Park In response to feedback from stakeholders and the general public, […]
• Moab Museum winter closure: Preparing for next year’s exhibit!
  December 13, 2024
  Courtesy of the Moab Museum Press release by the Moab Museum The Moab Museum will be temporarily closing its doors from December 23, 2024, through February 10, 2025, as we prepare for the exciting installation of our newest exhibition, U92: Moab’s Uranium Legacy. During this time, Museum staff and […]
• Moab Gift Guide
  December 12, 2024
  We don’t know about you, but “Holly Jolly Christmas” has been stuck in our heads since November (Dolly Parton’s version) – and yet we’re still scrambling to find gifts for our friends and family. Whether you’re a Moab local, a regular visitor to our little valley, or if we’re still just a line on […]
• What’s closed in the winter in Moab?
  December 4, 2024
  Winter is a lovely time to be in Moab, Utah: town is quieter, snow blankets the red rocks, and the cold air is offset by warm sunshine. But it’s the off-season, meaning many of our local restaurants and places of business will change their hours or close for an extended break. Read on for a list of […]
• Making art in Arches and Canyonlands
  December 4, 2024
  Charlotte Quigley, 2025 Community Artist in the Parks [Courtesy of the National Park Service] Press release by the National Park Service The National Park Service Southeast Utah Group is pleased to announce the selection of Charlotte Quigley as the 2025 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP). Quigley […]
• See a pair of historic snowshoes used in the La Sal Mountains
  December 3, 2024
  Gordon Fowler’s snowshoes [Moab Museum Collection] By the Moab Museum, originally published in the Moab Sun News Summertime visitors to the Moab Museum may have difficulty understanding why there’s a pair of snowshoes on display in the Museum’s gallery. While the desert, of course, isn’t […]
• Three-Day Moab Itinerary
  November 27, 2024
  If you’re planning a trip to Moab, you’re likely aware of its reputation as an oasis for outdoor recreation. But the city also has a lot to offer when it comes to dining, arts, and culture. Read on to make the most of your three-day trip. DAY 1 – PARKS TOUR Morning: Canyonlands National Park Start […]
• Petroglyphs and Pictographs: What to Know About Ancient Art in Southeast Utah
  November 19, 2024
  Newspaper Rock [Moab Museum Collection, Elaine Peterson Collection] By the Moab Museum, originally published in the Moab Sun News This is canyon country, a landscape defined by the forces of nature that have carved their way through the red sandstone for millions of years and still continue to […]
• Wheelchair Accessibility at Arches and Canyonlands National Parks
  November 18, 2024
  By guest contributor Adele Heidenreich Growing up, I watched a lot of cowboy movies. The film industry doesn’t make many of them anymore, but they’ll always hold a special place in my heart. I remember being especially fascinated by the landscapes – canyons, prairies, and mountains stretching […]
• Moab’s easiest trail: the outdoor sculpture trail!
  November 12, 2024
  How to explore Moab’s expansive outdoor art scene Looking for outdoor art in Moab? The next time you’re on your way to the Moab Museum (to explore the current exhibit) or 98 Center (to dine on pho and seasonal cocktails), look up: at the intersection of Center St. and 100 East is a spatial marvel, […]
• Exploring St. Patrick’s Day in the Red Rock Wonderland of Moab, Utah
  March 12, 2024
  Nestled amidst the iconic red rock formations of Utah lies Moab, a small town known for its breathtaking scenery and adventurous spirit. While St. Patrick’s Day might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Moab. Join us as we embark on a journey to discover how Moab […]
• Springtime Splendor in Moab, Utah!
  March 11, 2024
  As winter loosens its grip, Moab awakens in a riot of color and adventure!  From thrilling outdoor escapades to serene moments in nature, here’s why Moab should be on your springtime bucket list:  Mild Temperatures:  Say goodbye to winter chills and hello to perfect hiking, biking, and […]
• 98 Center Relaunches in Moab!
  March 6, 2024
  Once upon a time along the Wasatch front in Salt Lake City, Utah, a couple of chefs became friends working at the Arie Sushi Bar at Snowbird Ski Resort.  They worked for years together in different kitchens and shared an inspiration for Asian cuisine.   They were both into skiing and snowboarding […]
• In The Dirt Film Screening in Moab
  March 5, 2024
  IN THE DIRT is a documentary film about a group of passionate Native American cyclists who attempt to bring the sport of mountain biking to the Navajo Nation, where no bike shops exist. In 2018, retired pro cyclist Scott Nydam and his family moved to Gallup, New Mexico to pursue a healthcare job […]