CanyonlandS National Park

Located about thirty miles southeast of Moab, Utah, the largest national park in the state of Utah, Canyonlands National Park is open year round to the public. It is geographically and aesthetically split into three distinct sections including: The Island in the Sky, which acts as a natural observation area, located high above allowing vistas, which may extend out nearly one hundred miles in any direction; and The Needles, which encompasses tightly concentrated arches, spindly rock spires and prehistoric ruins. Lastly, the most remote part of the park is mostly made up of The Maze, an incredibly large natural maze of sandstone, perfect for the serious backpackers and campers interested in accessing the inaccessible. The entrance located near Moab directly accesses the Island in the Sky district. Two different visitor centers are available throughout the park, offering information on the rich natural history and ecology of this fragile and otherworldly high desert area. This area offers four-wheel driving adventure, mountain biking, hiking, camping and boating opportunities.

Arches National Park is home to the world’s highest concentration, over 2,000 natural stone arches, set against the crimson, desert background. Encircling this area is 40 miles of paved road, allowing the auto-touring visitor to experience this phenomenon in conjunction with a variety of other rock formations, including the world famous Delicate Arch. The entrance to this park is found five miles north of the town of Moab and the drive itself hosts a cross section of dramatic scenery, which has made this area a destination worldwide. Activities available include any outdoor recreation from biking, hiking, world-class rock climbing, backpacking, camping in designated areas, and horseback riding.

More Information Available Through:

Moab Area Travel Council 1-800-635-6622
San Juan County Travel Region 1-800-575-4386
Call or write to Arches National Park, Box 907, Moab 84532 435-259-8161, TDD 435-259-5279
www.nps.gov
www.discovermoab.com

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