Planning Your Time

With its variety of restaurants and lodgings, Moab is a great place to base your southeastern Utah adventures. From here, it’s an easy drive to both Arches and Canyonlands national parks, each of which require at least a day to take in. At Arches, hike to the famous Delicate Arch. At Canyonlands, the Island in the Sky District is a stunning area to visit, with its crow’s-nest views of deep canyons, thin spires, and the Colorado River. After a few days surrounded by rock and dust, you can spend one or several more days on the Green, San Juan, or Colorado river. Outfitters also offer half-day, one-day, or multiday trips on mountain bikes and jeeps, if either of those are more your speed. Many side trips from Moab can be taken in a day, some worthwhile treks being to the La Sal Mountains, Goblin Valley State Park, and the little town of Bluff. More southern locales, like Natural Bridges National Monument, Lake Powell, and Monument Valley, are much more enjoyable with an overnight stay.