Canyonlands is a much larger park than Arches. It provides opportunities for day hiking and backpacking. Mountain bikers can tackle challenging dirt roads that lead through the heart of the park.
People of all ages and abilities can see and explore the park. Many formations can be seen from the scenic roads and parking lots. There are numerous easy hikes for families with children. The more advanced hiker will find difficult and primitive trails which lead to serenity away from the crowds.
Dead Horse Point State Park provides breathtaking desert landscapes as well as dramatic panoramic vistas of Canyonlands National Park and the Colorado River.
The trail leads to various attractions, including the Corona Arch, Bow Tie Arch, beautiful views of the Colorado River, and a vast slick rock canyon. The trail is suitable for all ages and levels of hiker and is best hiked in the early morning or early evening due to the lack of shade.
This Scenic Byway provides great views of the Colorado River, ancient rock art, and dinosaur tracks. Begin this drive in the late afternoon so you can enjoy the spectacular color on the red sandstone cliffs on the return to Moab as the sun sets.
Walk amongst the giants in this fun and interactive park. The park includes a 3D cinema where you can learn about the prehistoric world of dinosaurs. After the film walk around the park where you’ll see state-of-the-art life-sized dinosaurs. It’s filled with tons of interactive displays and is a must if you have little ones with you.
This is a fun dinner cruise we want to do the night after the wedding. Finish the day off with a Cowboy-style Dutch Oven dinner and evening boat ride on the Colorado River. The evening begins with an hour long feast overlooking the majestic Colorado River. Next you’ll board a flat-bottom river boat and cruise the canyon with over 40,000 watts of light to illuminate the canyon walls.