Top Six Things to Do in Moab this Spring

Following are six of this region’s most popular pursuits come spring, according to Moab Adventure Center, the go-to hub that can arrange all things adventure in the region.

1. Arches National Park Tour – Moab Adventure Center guides showcase the more accessible of over 2,000 arches representing the highest concentration of arches on the planet. Driving and hiking through this Jurassic-age wonderland provides a glimpse back in time when geologic forces from deep below the surface bulged upward to crack the surface sandstones into fins which through time, eroded into today’s arches. NOTE: Arches National Park has introduced a timed entry permit policy to control the number of visitors in the park at any given time. Permits are obtained three months in advance of public visits. However, through its concessions contract, Moab Adventure Center is permitted daily access for vehicle and walking tours. https://www.moabadventurecenter.com/arches-national-park-tours
2. Mountain Biking – Moab is the undisputed mecca for mountain bike enthusiasts by virtue of its beautiful red rock terrain, views that go on forever and trails ranging from beginner to advanced. Moab Adventure Center offers professional guided Moab mountain biking tours on many of Moab’s classic rides. https://www.moabadventurecenter.com/moab-mountain-biking
3. Hummer Safari – Access Moab’s spectacular backcountry in style and comfort aboard the world’s most serious 4×4. Moab Adventure Center’s professional guides operate custom Hummer vehicles that have raised seating in the rear for optimum passenger viewing. These vehicles can climb to the top of seldom-seen, awe-inspiring Moab overlooks on 2-hour, 4-hour and sunset safaris. https://www.moabadventurecenter.com/moab-hummer-tours
4. Canyoneering – Canyoneering and/or rock climbing combine adventure and natural history to create a terrific mix of learning and excitement under the watchful eye of Moab Adventure Center’s professional instructors. https://www.moabadventurecenter.com/climbing-canyoneering
5. Hot Air Balloon Adventure – The time is sunrise. The vehicle is a hot air balloon. The landscape is the red rock playground known as Moab, Utah, with a magnificence that speaks for itself even when guests may be speechless in wonder. The Moab Adventure Center can arrange this memory. https://www.moabadventurecenter.com/hot-air-balloon-rides-moab-utah
6. Horseback Riding – Morning and afternoon trail rides recall such icons as John Wayne riding off into the sunset. The Moab Adventure Center arranges for rides to begin with expert cowboy instruction in the corral before heading up Castle Creek toward astounding views of the valley. Imagine the Colorado River in the distance as red rock cliffs tower 2,000 feet above. https://www.moabadventurecenter.com/moab-horseback-riding

Also beginning in April is the Moab Information Center’s Lecture Series that continues through November. Regional experts share insights about the Moab region’s fascinating past and present, places and people, wildlife, plants, dinosaurs and more! The early evening talks are free to the public. https://www.discovermoab.com/events/