Moab, UT Guide Part 1

Moab, UT Guide Part 1

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Hey All, Welcome to my travel blog! In this post, I'll be sharing my experience driving up Highway 191 to Moab, Utah. I captured bonus footage of this scenic drive back in August, and I can't wait to share it with you.

Moab
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Eastern Utah's Hidden treasure
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As we make our way up the highway, we pass by stunning formations like Monument Valley and red rocks that truckers seem to love. We even stop by the Hole in the Rock Rest Area, where we find greenery amidst the desert landscape.

Oljato-Monument Valley
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Beautiful Scenic Mountains and Vistas
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Hole-in-the-Rock
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Must see rest stop.
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Arches National Park
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One of the most visited national park.
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Canyonlands National Park
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Massive canyons created from the Colorado River.
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After stocking up on supplies, we head to our reserved spot at the KOA campground. It's a busy time of year, but we manage to find a spot. As we settle in, we track the weather and prepare for a storm front moving through.

The next day, we embark on a picturesque drive up Highway 128, which takes us along the Colorado River and through Castle Rock before eventually leading us to Interstate 70. The views are breathtaking, with stunning mountains and canyons as far as the eye can see.

Moab and its surrounding areas are truly blessed with natural beauty and rich history, including Native American culture. It's a place that offers everything from national parks to cool canyons and small town charm.

Places to Stay:

Moab KOA Holiday
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My favorite place to camp. Clean and close to all local businesses.
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The Domes at Moab
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Absolutely gorgeous property and perfect remote spot to get away.
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HTR Moab Campground
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Offers RV sites, tent camping and cabin-style rooms.
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St. Danes Cabins & Campground Moab
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Easy to find off the highway. Clean and well maintained.
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Goose Island Campground
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Take in riverside camping next to the Colorado River in Moab.
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Sunsets of Moab RV Park
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Convenient and quiet location surrounded by mountains.
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Hunter Canyon/Spring Canyon Camping Area
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Great place to stay. You can explore the Hunter Canyon trail and access popular rock-climbing routes in the area.
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Kings Bottom Campground
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Within one mile of the Kane Creek Canyon entrance is the campground King's Bottom.
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Jaycee Park Campground
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Walk-in sites only (no trailers, RVs or large vehicles).The Portal Hiking Trailhead is near the campground.
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Portal RV Resort - Moab
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Big rig friendly.
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Scenic View Inn & Suites Moab
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This 3-star hotel. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Moab
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This hotel has two great pools and three hot tubs.
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Moab, an IHG Hotel
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Perfect location for downtown.
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Hotel Moab Downtown
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Great rates.
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Restaurants:

Moab Brewery
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Great beer and food.
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Hidden Cuisine
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A cozy restaurant in quite south of Moab, far from all the traffic and plenty of parking for all vehicles.
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Big Don's Pizza & Pasta Food Truck Moab
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Specialty pizzas, baked pastas & desserts served in a food truck park with picnic tables.
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Milt's Stop & Eat
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Classic American diner serving grass-fed beef burgers, buffalo burgers & old-fashioned milkshakes.
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Moab Diner
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Large menu, good flavor, quick service, and excellent prices.
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Zax Restaurant
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The atmosphere was very warming and our server was great!
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Spitfire Smokehouse + Taps
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Specializes in pit-fired deliciousness: Prime Brisket, Pulled Pork, Ribs, Pork Belly, Sausage & more.
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Moab Kitchen
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Food truck turning out vegan wraps, soups & other bites, with indoor & outdoor seating areas.
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Moab Coffee Roasters
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Quality organic coffee roasted on site daily.
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Places to Explore:

Mill Creek North Fork Trailhead
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Mill Creek Trail is a 7.5 mile out and back trail located near Moab, Utah that features a waterfall.
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Lions Park and Bike Path Trailhead
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This park offers direct connections to many paved trails that act as viable transportation routes for visitors and residents alike.
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Grandstaff Canyon Trail
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This trail has a surprise at the end. The Morning Glory Natural Bridge spans the head of one of Grandstaff’s side canyons at the end of the trail.
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Portal Offroad Tours
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Ride with a Guide and be amazed at what a Jeep can do!
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Kens Lake Campground Road & Faux Falls Road
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This is a short and sweet route up to Faux Falls and then looping around Ken's Lake.
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Pritchett Arch
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Just getting to the beginning of the hike is an adventure in itself but not without its own rewards such as this overlook into Kane Creek Canyon.
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OARS Canyonlands Rafting
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Once In A Lifetime Adventure
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Mill Creek North Fork Trailhead
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Mill Creek Trail is a 7.5 mile out and back trail located near Moab, Utah that features a waterfall.
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Moab Rafting - Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours
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Epic Trip Down The Mighty Colorado
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Colorado River
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Great White Water Rafting
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