Founded in 1879, Moab, UT, has become a vacation mecca for adventure travelers from around the world. The terrain in and around Moab offers a diverse assortment of activities, from mountainbiking on the world-famous Slickrock Trail to whitewater rafting on the Colorado River; and destinations, from awe-inspiring rock formations in Arches National Park to a tour of the area's wineries. There is something for every adventurous taste. For a complete overview of Moab's attractions, visit Moab.net. http://www.moab.net <ref>

Prior to its settlement in 1879, Moab was explored in 1765 by Juan Maria Antonio de Rivera on an expedition to reconnoiter both sides of the Colorado River. In 1880, the town was named after the strip of mountainous land in modern Jordan and, in 1890, became the county seat when Grand County was created from portions of Emery and Uintah counties. A ferry across the Colorado River was in operation by 1885, and the first bridge across the Colorado, a three-span steel bridge, was completed in 1912. By 1910, Moab had been developed as one of Utah's finest fruit-growing areas, producing peaches, apples, and grapes. Moab was incorporated as a town in January 1903 and became a third-class city in December 1936. Moab's largest industry, at least for the last quarter century, is tourism. As early as 1906, the Grand Valley Times began promoting the tourism possibilities of the area, and, in 1909, the Moab Commercial Club was organized to advertise the scenic attractions and recreational advantages of the Moab region. http://www.onlineutah.com/moabhistory.shtml <ref>

Bed-and-Breakfasts * Camping * Lodging *

ACTIVITIES * Backpacking * Ballooning * BASE Jumping * Birdwatching * Bowhunting * Camping * Canoeing * Canyoneering * Cycling * Fishing * Golfing * Hanggliding * Hiking * Horseback Riding * Jeep Touring * Jet Boating * Kayaking * Marathoning * Motorcycling * Mountainbiking * Offroading * Racing * Rafting * Rock Climbing * Rope Jumping * Running * Skiing * Skydiving * Snowmobiling * Snowshoeing * Swimming * Unicycling *

DESTINATIONS * Arches National Park * Canyonlands National Park * Canyon Rims Recreation Area * Cataract Canyon * Colorado River * Dead Horse Point State Park * Green River * La Sal Mountains * Manti-La Sal National Forest * Matheson Wetlands Preserve * Mill Creek Canyon * Petroglyphs * Sand Flats Recreation Area * Slickrock Bike Trail * Westwater Canyon * Wineries *

SPORTING EVENTS

Canyonlands Half Marathon (Mar. > Running)

Desert R.A.T.S. (Jun. > Running)

Easter Jeep Safari (Easter > Jeep Touring)

Fruita (CO) Fat Tire Festival (Apr. > Mountainbiking)

M.O.A.B. Boogie (Sep. > Skydiving)

Moab Century Tour (Sep. > Cycling)

Moab Iron Horse Rally (Aug. > Motorcycling)

Moab MUni Fest (Mar. > Unicycling)

Moab's Alpine-to-Slickrock 50K (MAS 50) (Sep. > Running)

Moab Skinny Tire Festival (Mar. > Cycling)

Moab's Red Hot 50K / 33K (Feb. > Mountainbiking)

Racing in the Rockies (Mar. > Barrel Racing)

UTV Rally (May > Offroading)

Winter Sun 10K (Dec. > Running)

All of Your Outdoor Dreams in One Place (4:42) * Arches National Park (7:37) * Jeep Touring (1:09) * Jet Boating (1:03) * Moab Trailer (2:08) * Mountainbiking (9:02) * Off Roading (2:59) * Rafting (1:20) * Rock Climbing (4:59) * Rope Jumping (9:55) * Skydiving (7:27) *

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