Moab Adventure Center Blog

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November 11, 2025
1. Sunset at Dead Horse Point
A family hiking in Arches National Park
By duda November 10, 2025
Moab is made for hiking - and a whole lot more. Here are the five best hikes for kids in Moab, Utah
A Moab Adventure Center Hummer overlooks the Slickrock Mesa in Moab.
By Lecy Gillespie October 9, 2025
What Is a Side-by-Side (SxS) Tour?
Group of people swimming in a river with a red rock mountain in the background on a sunny day.
By Chad Allen October 1, 2025
Perfect for Families with Young Kids Adventures for Ages 5 and Up
A black and white dog named Otis enjoying the red rock scenery in Moab, Utah.
By Rebecca Leigh July 15, 2025
Want The Best National Parks Camping Experience With Your Dog? Here are 5 Tips to Follow
A woman taking a photo of the unique landscape in Moab, Utah.
By Marcelí Thompson July 15, 2025
Find out where to take the most iconic photos in Moab, Utah like Delicate Arch, Corona Arch, Highway 128, Dead Horse Point and more.
Tourists walking on Main Street past shops in downtown Moab
By Brooke Williamson July 15, 2025
For years my family has been going to Moab, Utah for spring break. Now I live in Moab and work at the Moab Adventure Center. I've made a list of all my favorite lunch, dinner and dessert spots in Moab.
A gift of Moab Adventure Center Gift cards in a small box on a dark wood background
By Anne Eimers July 15, 2025
Looking for the best experiences to give as gifts? Moab Adventure Center has amazing adventures and experiences for your loved ones.
Visitors walk down main street shopping in Moab
By Kam Wixom June 24, 2025
Pair your Moab, Utah vacation with a local event to really get a feel for the place!
A family jumps off a raft in Desolation Canyon
By Kam Wixom November 22, 2024
Relationships require time and great conversations emerge when the surroundings are right - it seems to happen every day in Moab, Utah
Castleton Tower in Moab during the Fall
By Kam Wixom November 1, 2024
Celebrate Thanksgiving in Moab with sunsets, rafting, Hummer tours, and expert guides at Moab Adventure Center. Make memories to be thankful for.
A man zips down a zipline in Moab
By Chad Allen September 17, 2024
Picture this: the wind in your hair, the heart-pounding rush of adrenaline, and Moab's breathtaking red rock panorama unfolding beneath your feet. That's the magic of a Moab zipline tour. If you're searching for a way to experience Moab's unique thrills and natural beauty, you can't miss ziplining!
The sun rising through the Landscape Arch in Canyonlands National Park, located in Moab, Utah.
By Kam Wixom September 17, 2024
At Moab Adventure Center, we know you’re not just looking for an activity, but for memories that your family will talk about for years. Whether it’s your first trip to Moab or a return to your favorite red rock getaway, the options here can feel endless and overwhelming. That’s where we come in. Our team makes planning effortless. One call, one booking, and your whole adventure is set. We’ll match you with experiences that fit your crew, from thrilling Hummer rides over slickrock ledges to calm family floats down the Colorado River, or guided walks through Arches at sunset. Every tour is led by knowledgeable guides who bring the landscape to life with stories, humor, and a calm confidence that puts kids, grandparents, and first-timers at ease. Instead of stressing over logistics, you’ll have time to soak in the views, laugh with your family, and surprise yourself with what you can do. Spring in Moab is a season of bright skies, cool evenings, and unforgettable adventures. Let us handle the details so you can focus on making the kind of memories that last a lifetime.
A violinist playing in the red rocks at the Moab Music Festival
By Kam Wixom September 4, 2024
Events and adadventures in Moab, Utah in the Fall months
A Jeep navigates Shafer Trail in Moab
By Chad Allen July 4, 2022
Moab, Utah is the off-roader's paradise for several reasons, and no description or even photos can compare to actually exploring it!
A couple lying on cots on a sandy riverbank with a Cataract Canyon backdrop at sunset.
By Anne Eimers May 25, 2022
Do you want to experience camping in the desert but don't want to haul camping equipment all the way across America? From the luxurious digs of nearby Moab Under Canvas to fully equipped multi-day rafting and camping expeditions along the remote canyons and rivers surrounding Moab, we've got you covered under the stars.
The infamous Balance Rock in Arches National park
By Kam Wixom May 24, 2022
Explore Arches National Park with expert guides. From iconic hikes to hidden gems, see Moab’s red rock wonders on a stress-free, unforgettable tour.do.
The Colorado River in Moab, Utah
By Mark Ahrens March 15, 2022
Fulfilling a lifelong dream on the Colorado River in Moab, Utah met every expectation I ever had. I will always remember it.
Red rock formations reflected in still water under a blue sky at sunset.
By Kam Wixom March 3, 2022
Plan ahead with weather in mind as you make your way to Arches National Park. Different seasons can make a big difference in your experience.
Red rock arch in desert landscape; blue sky.
By Kam Wixom March 3, 2022
All you need to know about the best times to visit Arches National Park in Moab
People white water rafting through rapids on Westwater Canyon, holding paddles, wearing life vests and helmets.
By Kam Wixom January 15, 2022
Tackle 17 miles of river and 10+ rapids on a Westwater Canyon rafting trip—one of the West’s top day adventures for adrenaline-seeking travelers.
Hiking in Arches National Park
By Diana Constantino July 20, 2021
Understand how to hike in an eco-friendly way while in Moab
A man mountain biking on a beginner friendly trail in Moab, Utah.
By Kam Wixom May 15, 2021
How Mountain Biking saved Moab, Utah from becoming a ghost town in the early 1980's
A group with with Moab Adventure Center therafting the Colorado River on a red raft
By Kam Wixom July 6, 2020
Getting ready for river rafting is easy, but every stretch of river is different in its own ways. Learn the differences in prep between your various choices in Moab.
A grou of rafters camping on the Colorado River in Cataract Canyon.p
By Kam Wixom June 3, 2020
Edward Abbey once said Wilderness is not a luxury, but a necessity of the human spirit. So true, but so easily forgotten. How is a necessity of the human experience easily forgotten?
The Colorado River in the deep red and orange he of the surrounding canyon.
By Anne Eimers October 15, 2019
Jason Taylor explains what he loves most about Moab, Utah and his job of helping people make the most of this fun place!