Moab Essential Info
Overview
Moab is a town in the Utah's Canyon Country and a gateway to the nearby Arches National Park and other attractions in Canyon Country.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Apr-Oct
Current Time
Current Weather
33 °F
Mostly Clear
Fun Facts
- The name "Moab" comes from an ancient Biblical kingdom.
- Airplanes aren't allowed to fly over Arches National Park in Moab because the vibrations from the planes could potentially break its delicate features
- The Slickrock Bike Trail in Moab is one of the most technically challenging bike trails in the world.
- Butch Cassidy and his Wild Bunch gang got into many robberies and shootouts with Moab's lawmen.
- Moab was the Nation’s First EPA Green Power Community, with 5% of its electricity coming from renewable energy purchased through Utah Power’s Blue Sky wind program.
Popular Foods
- Quesadilla
- Curry Rice