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Moab

Two Days in Moab

Arches National ParkMore Photos
  • by Jeffrey
  • An August 2000 travel journal
  • Last Updated: December 29, 2000
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Moab provides the perfect base for exploring the incredible surrounding area, including Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Here is how we got there, where we stayed, and what we did.

Two Days in Moab

Overview

The area around Moab is definitely the highlight of this place.
Mountain biking and Hiking are the most popular activities, and Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park are short drives away. For the casual sightseer, each can be done in one day, but much more if you like to hike. Arches is my favorite of all the National Parks I have been to. It is very accessible, and has lots of easy hikes that are extremely rewarding.

Quick Tips:

Best Way To Get Around:

Moab is very 'walk around friendly.' I did not observe the availability of public transportation. We arrived from the south on Hwy 191 from Kayenta, AZ and the Monument Valley area (see separate Journal).

Best Western Greenwell Inn

Hotel

Best Western Greenwell Inn

There are 2 Best Western Hotels on Main Street in Moab within 2-3 blocks of each other. We stayed at the southernmost one. I booked ahead of time, and did not notice if one was better than the other.

The accommodations were adequate. We were going more for comfort and value than luxury, since this was part of a 8-day trip.

After a day in Canyonlands Nat'l Park, we rested nicely for our big day at Arches Nat'l Park.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by Jeffrey on October 24, 2000

Best Western Greenwell Inn
105 S MAIN Moab, Utah 84532
1-435-2596151

Slickrock Cafe

Restaurant

Slickrock Cafe (American)

Right on the main drag (Main Street) within easy walking distance from hotels, is the Slickrock Cafe. You can't miss it....It has southwest logo and colors that catch the eye. Plus, it is adjacent to a neat gift shop.

Food and drinks were great. Food was American with a southwest twist to it. Upstairs were several PC's for surfing the net and checking email. I passed.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Jeffrey on October 24, 2000

Slickrock Cafe
5 N Main Street Moab, Utah 84532
(435) 259-8004

Moab Brewery

Activity

Moab Brewery

The name says it all. Moab Brewery has everthing you would expect in a brew pub... friendly people, copper tanks, logo T-shirts, and yes, great beer! Our visit was before dark on a slow day. We also had dinner ($10-20 per person), which was great. There are sport bikes and boats hanging all over the ceiling, apparently available for purchase or rental.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Jeffrey on October 24, 2000

Moab Brewery
686 S Main St Moab, Utah 84532
(435) 259-6333

Arches National Park: Information

Activity

Canyonlands National Park

Moab is an amazing place to be situated between Arches (see other journal entry) and Canyonland National Parks.

Canyonlands NP is about 10 miles south of Moab. The park is divided into sections by rivers. We visited the "Island in the sky" district.

Awesome scenery abounds, and it is accessible by trails, roads, and even some four-wheel-drive road which were fun.

My daughter and I loved four-wheel driving (allowed with permit) in the creek beds, but my wife wasn't impressed. You do need to be careful, because you can become remotely stranded, and rescue/tow can cost thousands of dollars.

  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Jeffrey on December 2, 2000

Arches National Park: Information
N Highway 191 Moab, Utah 84532
(435) 719-2299

Arches National Park: Information

Activity

Arches National Park

Arches National Park

Arches National Park is a must-see if you are in southeast Utah.

It has breath-taking scenery, with red rock formations and natural arches everywhere. The park is well-organized and accessible so even short easy hikes are extremely rewarding.

Arches is the kind of park you can see in a day, but you could stay much longer, since it is so awesome.

Entrance fee was $10 per car....and you will need a car, unless you are very, very hardy. Of the national parks I have been to, Arches is my favorite. Absolutely incredible and must-see.

  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Jeffrey on December 2, 2000

Arches National Park: Information
N Highway 191 Moab, Utah 84532
(435) 719-2299

About the Writer

Jeffrey
Jeffrey
Plano, United States

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