Moab, Utah City Guide
For over 20 years, Pamela Lanier's Moab, Utah Travel Guide has been your connection to Moab's tourism community with invaluable details on local attractions, restaurants, shopping, museums, history, outdoor recreation and more.
Arches National Park
One reason thousands of bed and breakfast visitors come to Moab every year is to visit Arches National Park, which is just five miles north of the town. Arches is one of the more famous national parks for a reason-- it contains the world's largest concentration of natural sandstone arches, true wonders of nature. Imagine red rock formations arching gracefully over the landscape, some so high you have to crane your neck to fully see them. This is the landscape of Arches National Park, and one of Moab's greatest treasures. And whether you want to make a trip to Arches a short daytrip from Moab or spend a few nights there, there's a sightseeing plan already in place for you. An easy, efficient (and air conditioned!) way to see the park is on the 18 mile scenic drive, which takes you along a paved road and leads to all the major scenic sights and trailheads within the park. There are also easy, short trails from which you can take a quick hike, to really get a sense of your surroundings. If you want to get a fuller experience of Arches National Park, then there are longer hiking trails available, including a trail to Delicate Arch, which is Utah's most famous natural landmark and showcased on the state's license plates. If you're feeling adventurous on your bed and breakfast weekend getaway, there are also bike rentals and you can zoom around the park at a quicker, more exciting pace. And while the town of Moab offers fun and exciting adventures to be had for the bed and breakfast enthusiast, no visit would be complete without a short trip to Arches National Park.
