| Arches National Park and Canyonlands National | | | | of year that you plan to visit this area. |
| Park are those pre-selected vacation sites, or you | | | | During the months of May through |
| just won't go there unless it's by mistake. | | | | September the daytime temperature may |
| Whether you're headed west on US Interstate 70 | | | | exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| leaving Grand Junction, CO or you're headed east | | | | From November through February nighttime |
| out of Utah, there just isn't a visible clue to the | | | | temperatures have reached below zero |
| unique beauty of these two vacation spots. You | | | | Fahrenheit. |
| look out the window at the great western desert, | | | | Be prepared for extreme temperatures. Be |
| minus the cacti, and your reaction may well be, | | | | sure to check local forecasts and with local tour |
| "How soon can we get out of this... this nothing?" | | | | companies for availability and for how to dress |
| Often in this wonderful world of variety, the | | | | and prepare for the temperature extremes. |
| spectacular is just around the next corner or over | | | | This is an adventure that requires several |
| the next ridge. In this case it's twenty minutes | | | | days to do it justice. Besides driving and hiking |
| away from the Crescent Junction Exit (Exit # | | | | Arches National Monument and Canyon Lands |
| 179) 70 miles west of Grand Junction, CO and 20 | | | | National Monument, activities include 4 Wheeling, |
| miles east of Green River, UT. Here lies a vast | | | | ATV Riding, Fishing, Golfing, Guides and Outfitters, |
| area of rugged yet artistic beauty and much of it | | | | Hiking, Horseback Riding, Motorcycle Touring, |
| is accessible by two-wheeled drive, low-riding | | | | Photography, and River Running. |
| automobile. If you're restricted physically to enjoy | | | | For the history buff, the area abounds with the |
| the view from your automobile, this is a | | | | color and intrigue of cattle ranching and rustling, |
| wonderful country, but the beautiful and | | | | Indians, and pioneer settlement for example, the |
| challenging trail trips and river expeditions that | | | | legend behind Dead Horse Point State Park. |
| await the more adventurous are truly inspiring. | | | | Points south of Moab include Bridges National |
| You make the call. Luxurious lodging beckons with | | | | Monument and Rainbow Bridge National |
| full-guided tours on land and water, or camping | | | | Monument, lands with their own aura and |
| and back packing offer less expensive choices in | | | | eccentric rock formations. |
| all directions... It's all here in Moab, UT. | | | | Moab, Utah, offers a wide spectrum of activities |
| Native Moabites and National Forest facilities and | | | | and sites for the vacationer. It is a jewel of |
| employees eagerly share their knowledge and | | | | unique vista and history. It may sit seemingly out |
| recommendations to fit your needs and | | | | n the middle of no-man's land, but it is the |
| expectations. Don't let the hustle and bustle of | | | | western entrance to Southern Utah's canyons and |
| Moab with a population of 5200 fool you. In 30 | | | | monoliths. Whether bathed in summer sun, |
| minutes you can bask in a remote corner of the | | | | wearing a mantle of winter snow or drenched in |
| great Southwest. | | | | sudden thunderstorms, this land is a must-see, |
| Do consider the following tips related to the time | | | | must-do adventure. |