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Southeastern Utah Delicate Arches

September 29, 2019 by Shannan Butler Leave a Comment

Delicate Arches

The arches of southeastern Utah are monuments to earth’s history; but how fragile are they and how long will they last? Arches, such as Delicate Arch, are delicate to different degrees depending on size, life cycle, composition, and material. Utah Delicate Arches Natural arches are formed from various types of natural materials such as shale, limestone, basalt, granite, and … [Read more...]

10 Interesting Facts About Utah You Might Not Know

February 21, 2023 by Utah Stories Leave a Comment

Utah has much more to offer from its famous ski slopes to its unique wildlife than many people realize! In addition to being one of the most popular destinations for winter sports, Utah also boasts some of the most beautiful national parks and monuments in the United States. In fact, Utah is home to five national parks including Zion National Park, Arches National Park, and … [Read more...]

How Moab, Utah Moved from Mining to Recreation

December 3, 2022 by Rachel Fixsen Leave a Comment

The rugged terrain around Moab—cut by rivers, sheer rock faces, and steep inclines—wasn’t always as accessible as it is now. The dirt roads and singletrack trails that, today, invite outdoor enthusiasts to explore the area’s cliffs and canyons and admire the red rock towers and buttes, once served the ranching and mining industries that drove the local economy before tourism … [Read more...]

5 Hidden Utah Outdoor Adventures You Must Experience

August 20, 2022 by Amiee Maxwell Leave a Comment

With timed-entry tickets mandatory at Arches National Park, and permits required for hiking Angels Landing in Zion National Park, there’s no better time to start exploring Utah’s lesser-known mountain ranges and desert landscapes.  Here are five hidden Utah outdoor adventures to get you thinking beyond Utah’s popular and overcrowded trailheads and national parks.   Wander … [Read more...]

Utah was Land of Dinosaurs: Utah’s Natural History is Older Than Dirt

August 18, 2022 by David E. Jensen Leave a Comment

  Say the word ‘dinosaur’, and most kids’ eyes light up with excitement! Imagine if you will, a Utah where vast savannah-like plains surrounded the waters of an ancient sea ― Lake Bonneville ― where gigantic four-limbed behemoths lived and died, sometimes violently. These creatures are still here, but today they’re encased in stone.  Utah’s reputation as a … [Read more...]

Back in Time with Historic Apache Motel in Moab, Utah

August 6, 2022 by Rachel Fixsen Leave a Comment

  New owners breathe new life into a historic motel while preserving the past Two figures stand outside the door of Moab’s Apache Motel: a weather-proofed lifesize cardboard cutout of the western film icon John Wayne, in a cowboy hat and a pistol hanging at his side; and a lifesize statue of a Native American man with feathers in his hair and a quiver of arrows at … [Read more...]

What to Do in San Juan County, Utah

February 19, 2022 by Rachel Fixsen Leave a Comment

Canyon Country Discovery Center Utah’s southeast corner is known for its red rock spires, wide open spaces and archeology sites. A scenic drive or a hike won’t disappoint; there are also places to slow down, spend some time, and learn more of the history, function and context of the landscape.  The Canyon Country Discovery Center in Monticello welcomes visitors to engage … [Read more...]

The Reality of Van Life in Moab, Utah

November 14, 2021 by Rachel Fixsen Leave a Comment

Cindy Martinez has been coming to Moab during the summers to work since 2016. She’s nearing 65, and her husband is 70. Both collect disability, and both live out of their van. “There are good things and bad things that happen in Moab,” Martinez said. The wages in Moab are high, but the cost of living is higher. Maintaining daily routines while living out of a vehicle is … [Read more...]

Exploring Ghost Towns Royal & Cisco near Moab, Utah

September 4, 2021 by Rachel Fixsen Leave a Comment

In the frontier days of the American West, industries rose and fell in arcs spanning just a few decades, sometimes launching communities that endured, and sometimes sprouting small towns and settlements that faded quickly away, leaving only scattered remnants. Many lonely corners of Utah harbor sites of these former communities. Royal and Cisco are two such decrepit and … [Read more...]

Mysterious Monolith found in Utah desert. Digital Sleuths Find Location

November 25, 2020 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

Nobody is asking the obvious: Did this object come from another planet? What is 10’ tall polished, made of a steel-like metal alloy, triangular and firmly planted into a canyon somewhere in Southeastern Utah?  It’s a monolith that is now making national headlines. Two men working for the Utah Department of Public Safety were flying a helicopter to count sheep in the … [Read more...]

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