I just got back from moab. I did all the national park stuff. We did the hikes in arches and canyon lands which were fun. But simply nothing compared to the stomping grounds in the klondike bluffs. 2000+ dino prints of theropods, sauropods, ornithopods. My wife and I agreed that this was our number one attraction we saw, number two wasn't even close. It's free and secluded.... which blows my mind. If you care at all about natural history this is a must see. I almost don't want to tell people about it, just let them keep going to arches and canyon lands to selfishly preserve the prints for me to enjoy.
Just wanted to point out that the gravel road at the end of Highway 279 goes all the way to Canyonlands NP. It turns into Shafer Canyon Trail, which is the switch backs you see at 8:20 in the video! It's an amazing drive and takes you through canyons and right along the Colorado river, but it's 45 miles long so it takes quite awhile
Thanks for sharing your Canyonland Adventure. At twelve years old, my parents Eric and Kathy Nelson and their English teacher colleague couple Dave and Theresa Petersen and I drove two sport utility vehicles ours being an excellent Ford Explorer as far in as we could, and then backpacked 3 days in. We set up elaborate camp by an Anasazi village complete with pictographs, a kachina underground sacred area, and much 'abandoned' pottery shards and corn husks. A nearby cave which my mom Kathy found scary contained more fascinating Anasazi religious pictographs. These were great people the Anasazi. This was my best and deepest Canyon Lands adventure; Although I and my family visited Moab and Canyon Lands say 5 more times; also seeing many other great Southwest Parks, one of my favorite being Goblin Valley.
And you didn’t even mention the mountain biking, dirt biking, canyoneering, rock climbing, slack lining, zip lining, BASE jumping, sky diving, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, and more. There are guides and outfitters that can take you out to enjoy it all. 5 or 6 bike shops, shuttle companies, 6 or 7 rafting companies, etc. plan ahead if you want a hotel room. Even with more than 10 new hotels opening in the last 3 years it can still be hard to get a room on short notice. Have fun!
I used to worry that if we RV’d forever that we would run out of places to visit and get bored. But the more I explore the more I understand there’s even more to discover and see and do. Great video!
Been to Moab about 25 times. It never gets old. He showed Shafer Pass in Canyonlands, it is not for the weak hearted. It also gets pretty rocky at the bottom. Musselman Arch is pretty cool though.
My wife and I and our friends used to spend two weeks ever year .we all had four wheel drive vehicles we enjoyed it ever time we were there.Seeing or video brought back a lot of good memories Thank you
observation: You forgot "Matrimony Springs" It is the FREE TO ALL natural undergound fed water pipe where many-a-camper has refilled their water bottles, jugs. Located on 128 just off 191 the main drag. There is a safety pullout for 4 cars or 2 long RV's. The only reason I found it was that it is near the BLM campsite on 128. I looked over and thought what is that. Water flow is generous non stop at 5 gal/min I'd guess. Fast enough you are filled before the next guy can get his jugs under.
Best Trip I’ve done so far ! I’m hoping to go again in October. Another cool thing is driving south from Moab, of course you see the Needles entrance of Canyonlands. But if you continue driving south, you’ll bump into areas such as: Valley of The Gods, Mexican Hat Utah, and Monument Valley where the Navajo tribe live. That made the trip a lot morel enjoyable for me.
Sounds like a great trip! We didn't get to go south to see all those cool areas on this one but we definitely have plans to get all of that on a future trip!
We were there last week. We did most of the things you suggested but didn't get to the Dead Horse state park. However, we did drive down the switchbacks on the Shafer Trail and took the Shafer Basin Trail to Potash Road. Our daughter had a meltdown going down the switchbacks but once committed it didn't seem like a place to try and turn around. If someone in your vehicle is terrified of heights, it's best avoided.
Sorry to hear that your daughter had a rough time on the switchbacks! 😟Thanks for mentioning it though - that's a great tip to hopefully help someone else not get into the same situation...
6:20 looked like Morning Glory Arch/Grandstaff Trail. It is one of our favorite hiking trails. It is only 3 miles down Rt. 128 from town (191.) Next time rent a UTV from Moab Tour Co. and drive out to Chicken Corners. Trust this tip- you will love it. Yes, Fiery Furnace is a great hike. Also, head over to Zion for a night or two- hike Angels Landing. It's worth it and really not too far.
We were there in May and only had 2 days which were totally not enough time! We need to go back. Enjoyed your tip ideas and wrote down the things we missed. Safe travels
Yeah, 2 days would be really tough! We thought 4 was just enough to get a good overview and see the major sights but we still can't wait to go back... Thanks for watching and happy travels! 😁
My favorite hiking trail is Grandstaff. It's about 5 miles round trip, but a cool, spring fed stream runs the length of the trail, so it's easy to cool off. At the end of the trail you can fill your water bottles with spring water coming from between the rocks in the canyon wall.
Great tip - thanks for sharing! We missed Sand Dune Arch last time we went - we did Skyline Arch instead (which our kids loved). We will definitely check out Sand Dune Arch next time...
Thank you for sharing. Great video. I go at least once a year to Moab, but we hadn't done three of your six. We're going during Father's day this year and truly can't wait (well, it'll be hot for sure), but that too is a challenge. Thanks again and appreciate the tips too! Take care and be safe!
Moab is definitely worth going back to often - so much to explore and do!! Enjoy and hopefully it isn't too hot for you! Safe travels! ~ Greg and Jamie
Great info! We are planning on hitting Moab in May 😀 can’t wait to check out your top 5! I was surprised by the river drive, glad to hear about the petroglyphs & Dino tracks!
We think you need a minimum of 2 full days to get a good overview of all three parks. In 2 days we'd do this (both days includes some afternoon rest/dinner back in Moab/your home base): DAY 1 Arches NP - Everything but Delicate Arch. Don't miss Landscape Arch, Garden of Eden/Double Arch/Windows, & Park Avenue. Pack a sack lunch for the most efficient visit. Dead Horse Point SP - Dead Horse Point is amazing at sunset and it isn't a big hike so we'd suggest doing it on the main Arches day to distribute the hiking a little more evenly across the two days. DAY 2 Canyonlands NP - As much as you can see. Don't miss Grand View Point (we like the hike along the canyon edge) and Mesa Arch. Pack a sack lunch again. Arches NP Delicate Arch - The Delicate Arch at sunset experience is a can't miss. It is very popular with lots of people but it is still amazing. If you have 3 days you can be a little more leisurely in your sightseeing and probably add in the drive along the river to see the petroglyphs/dinosaur tracks and get a different perspective (being by the river is a much different vibe than above at the parks). 4 days would open up some time for off-roading and/or an on-the-river experience. Hopefully that helps! Enjoy - it's an amazing place to visit!
@@rdiesel84 Last we checked, you don't need a reservation to visit any of the three parks (Arches, Canyonlands, or Dead Horse Point). You pay the entrance fees at the entrance gate for each. If you plan on visiting more National Parks within a year, we think a National Parks pass makes a lot of sense and you can buy that at the entrance station as well.
Excellent information and recap of your trip in the Moab area. I loved watching the videos as they came for this trip. The Moab area has been on my list for years. Last March, Shelley and I would have been in the area for a few days, but we had to cancel. Thank you for sharing. Peace and Safe Travels.
Thanks Craig! Moab is such a cool place and sooo different from your home region. I’m sure you would be in photographers heaven! 😁 I’d love to see your photos - hopefully you can make it out there. Thanks for watching!
Just came from an RV road trip thru Colorado and Utah. I did not realize how built up Moab was. We missed getting off of I-70 to take rte 128 into Moab and did not know about rte 279. Those both would have been awesome. I am already trying to plan my return to Moab so I can get into Arches in the early morning for photographing. Canyonlands was fantastic for astrophotography. And seeing all the off-raoding that can be done has me feening to rent a Jeep or ORV to get down into the canyon! You need at least a solid 4 days in the area to feel like you're getting most of the feel for the area...
So much to do! We agree on needing a solid 4 days to get all the main sites. But even still there is always more to see and do! Hopefully you can get back soon. We'd love to see your astrophotography from Canyonlands!
Amazing video. Any idea if it would be worth visiting these places end of November? I know it will be a bit cold but I read that it's sunny most afternoons and there are lesser crowds during that time.
I can easily say YES. We just visited this area in late March, and while the crowds weren’t nonexistent, they definitely were more manageable than the busier seasons. Also, Arches requires a reservation from April through October, so thankfully we avoided that requirement also. I’m contemplating a future trip back there again around Thanksgiving for this reason to miss the busy season. Bring a jacket and some gloves and you’ll be fine.
Our latest visit was in early June and we have also been in late September. We can't say for sure since we don't have first hand experience but March seems like it could be great - not too hot! Happy travels!
They talk about how Hwy 279 goes up around the Potash Ponds if you continue on the dirt road after all the petroglyphs and such. I want to tell everyone that if you continue on that road past the ponds it takes you over to Deadhorse Point. Not up where the overlook is but down below that, where you're closer to the point. Continue past that and you'll end up at Shafer Canyon which is pictured at 8:20 on the video. The road switches back and forth at that point and climbs 1100 ft in a short period. At the top you find yourself about 1/2 mile from Island in the Sky Visitors Center. It's an amazing drive!!! I would recommend only doing it in a truck but we did see people in cars out there so it can be done. Also, if you turn off at Jug Handle Arch (also on Hwy 279 and follow that road up (def need a truck) it will end up with you up near the Deadhorse Point Overlook area. There's a place called Pucker Pass on that road where a very very large chunk of rock is leaning against the cliff and you drive thru the gap which seems small but really there's plenty of room. Finally the best place to get on the river is The Daily which is a 14 miles stretch very close to town. Just North of town turn onto Hwy 128 and follow it about 20 miles. We put in at Hittle Bottom Campground and float to Take Out Beach. You can arrange for shuttle to get back up to your car but my husband just went out and hitchhiked to catch a ride up while I stayed with the kayaks. Easy peasy and if you see someone thumbing on the road, give them a ride. They're probly just trying to get back to their vehicle.
This is great information - thanks for sharing all these extra details! Next time we are in Moab we are definitely trying out your suggestion for where to get on the river. Thanks for watching and for the great tips! ~ Greg and Jamie
I'm a little confused with what you are saying. I have driven Rt. 279 to Potash to Shafer up the switchbacks to Island in the Sky many times. I've also taken Shafer over to the White Rim Trail and Muscleman Arch. I've also gone up and down Long Canyon/Pucker Pass several times including recently (March) so I am quite familiar with the area. Long Canyon is one of my favorite trails- it's the right turn before Potash Rd. You drive over railroad tracks. From the top of Long Canyon, you make a left (313) and it's mostly a straight 6 mile shot over to Dead Horse point. Without going up Rt. 313 (from town- Rt. 191) or up Long Canyon (from Rt. 279), how exactly are you getting to Dead Horse point? DHPoint is at the top of the mesa and just off of Rt. 313 (which is north of Rt. 279 and the way most people get there.) Where else are you gaining that 1,100 feet in elevation to get to the point? Is there an alternate route I am not aware of? If so I would be curious to learn for my next outing. I know that there is a less traveled, other fork to the right when on Potash Rd. that goes North of the pools just after Elvis Rock. I don't recall if it is even accessible. Either way, it definitely does not take you to Dead Horse point. It leads away from the pools (North) for a few minutes and ends, putting you more or less in the upper valley between the upper mesa and the Colorado River. There is a large balanced rock down that way is called Elvis Rock. Is that what you are referring to? I am just confused because you said, "...that road "past" the ponds (Potash evaporation pools) it takes you over to Deadhorse Point." You did clarify and say "not up where the overlook is but down below that" so maybe this is what you were referring to? It might just be your wording that confused me. Other than 313, taking Potash to Shafer is the easiest way to get to Dead Horse point and by far the most scenic. I wasn't sure why you were clarifying the OP. Again, other than taking 313, this is exactly how you get there. I think it added more confusion to people who have never been there before. Potash has a few twists and turns so it's best to stick to the main, most traveled road. There are several restricted areas all around the pools. When you take Potash to Shafer and then up the switchbacks that is Island in the Sky area of Canyonlands. From the top, Dead Horse point is 14.4 miles away from Island in the Sky. Both are in Canyonlands. Also, that other trail is called Long Canyon. It's recommended to drive down that- so up Shafer to IITSky and down Long Canyon back to Rt. Rt. 279.
That route up Shafer and down Long Canyon sounds amazing! We'd love to do that - next time... Do you need a jeep or side-by-side or can you do it in a truck? Thanks for sharing your insight!
@@JonesingforAdventure Shafer (anywhere in the parks) requires a plated, street legal vehicle- I would recommend a 4x4. Although they have plates and are street legal, UTV's/OHV's are definitely not allowed. There is a big sign at the entrance and it is a big deal if you get cited. I believe it is a class C misdemeanor so not good or something you would ever want to risk. They should put that on the sign because many ignore the benign general warning. Rangers do patrol. If you head over to Muscleman Arch via White Rim Trail (accedssible from Shafer), you need to pick up a permit (free i you go in person to get it of ~$5 if you go online the day before. Permits are very limited.) I do believe that Long Canyon might be an in/out with any OHV or other vehicle...though you would probably have to trailer it to the trailhead. One section of Long Canyon, Pucker Pass would be challenging in a stock, non 4x4 vehicle especially going up, which is why they say to run it top to bottom. Another epic trail you might want to put on your list is called Chicken Corners. FYI- Enterprise vehicles are not allowed on off-road trails and they check via GPS. You can rent Jeeps if you don't have your own.
Delicate Arch is definitely one of our favorites! We've looked up the Mill Creek Trail and that looks really great as well. We are definitely going there next time we are in Moab. Thanks for the suggestions! 😁
Enjoy your time in Moab! You will love it! We made sure to only fly the drone in areas that were outside of state/national parks. The whole area has cool formations and beautiful scenery so it's not hard to find a quiet, out of the way area to fly.
hi thanks for sharing your video of moab, !!! my wife and my self are going moab now in feb2022, did you recomendation for extrategic hotel in moab that is close to everything more or less close, to things in your list, and if you think we can get some company What to do short excursions in 4x4 off road February despite the weather? thanks for your list of things to do in moab . Thanks in advance 🙏
We don't have any firsthand experience with Moab in February but it could be really great! Moab isn't very big so where exactly you stay shouldn't matter too much. However all the things we mention are accessed from the north side of Moab. Have a great trip!
You could definitely fill up a couple weeks. We thought 3-4 days was a good overview but we will definitely be back sometime to explore some other things. Thanks for watching! 😁 ~ Greg and Jamie
We like to check on Campendium for reviews before we decide on a place. We ended up at Slickrock Campground which was just ok/a bit disappointing in our opinion. We would check out another one next time but since we don't have any experience yet we can't recommend any. If you can fit, staying inside Arches for at least one night would be amazing (we did that with a smaller rig years ago). Dead Horse Point and the BLM campgrounds along the river are also worth looking into although we don't have personal experience with either (yet). Have fun!
I can't wait to explore some places like this. But only if they are Handicapped Accessible. Gosh darn being disabled makes it so hard to explore some beautiful places.
Yeah, some of these national parks or outdoor type places would definitely be tough from an accessibility standpoint. From our recollection though, there are a few options in Moab. Some of the more main locations in Arches are very near the road and have accessible paths out to them. Canyonlands and Dead Horse Point are a lot of overlooks that also have parking right near the view with accessible paths out. The drive along 279 has some cool things to see from the car itself. So while the hikes would clearly be tough/impossible, there are some pretty good opportunities for seeing a lot in the area despite accessibility concerns. (We should mention, we aren't accessibility experts and this is from our recollection.) Thanks for watching!
@@NewHorizons2020 I would think you could see much of Deadhorse Point from the car or near the car. And much of Arches could be seen that way, or from a wheelchair, etc.
We would like to plan a trip to Moab. Did you fly in? If so, is Salt Lake, UT the best place to start? And if you stayed overnight, where is a good place?
In the video we were talking about the Needles district of Canyonlands National Park which is located south of Moab - see here for more info: www.nps.gov/cany/planyourvisit/needles.htm
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I usually take the old bronco on the trails, they take you out to where most people dont go. So much to do .. my favorite vacation spot.
I just got back from moab. I did all the national park stuff. We did the hikes in arches and canyon lands which were fun. But simply nothing compared to the stomping grounds in the klondike bluffs. 2000+ dino prints of theropods, sauropods, ornithopods. My wife and I agreed that this was our number one attraction we saw, number two wasn't even close. It's free and secluded.... which blows my mind. If you care at all about natural history this is a must see. I almost don't want to tell people about it, just let them keep going to arches and canyon lands to selfishly preserve the prints for me to enjoy.
Wow, that sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing!
i love how authentic you guys are, no fluff
Just wanted to point out that the gravel road at the end of Highway 279 goes all the way to Canyonlands NP. It turns into Shafer Canyon Trail, which is the switch backs you see at 8:20 in the video! It's an amazing drive and takes you through canyons and right along the Colorado river, but it's 45 miles long so it takes quite awhile
Do you need a 4x4 truck or keep for that road?
@@scottklein2583 It's probably been done with a car, but not advised.
Thanks for sharing your Canyonland Adventure. At twelve years old, my parents Eric and Kathy Nelson and their English teacher colleague couple Dave and Theresa Petersen and I drove two sport utility vehicles ours being an excellent Ford Explorer as far in as we could, and then backpacked 3 days in. We set up elaborate camp by an Anasazi village complete with pictographs, a kachina underground sacred area, and much 'abandoned' pottery shards and corn husks. A nearby cave which my mom Kathy found scary contained more fascinating Anasazi religious pictographs. These were great people the Anasazi. This was my best and deepest Canyon Lands adventure; Although I and my family visited Moab and Canyon Lands say 5 more times; also seeing many other great Southwest Parks, one of my favorite being Goblin Valley.
And you didn’t even mention the mountain biking, dirt biking, canyoneering, rock climbing, slack lining, zip lining, BASE jumping, sky diving, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, and more. There are guides and outfitters that can take you out to enjoy it all. 5 or 6 bike shops, shuttle companies, 6 or 7 rafting companies, etc. plan ahead if you want a hotel room. Even with more than 10 new hotels opening in the last 3 years it can still be hard to get a room on short notice. Have fun!
For sure! SO much to do in the area! 😁
My boyfriend and I loved your video! We’re going in October and it was great to get some inspiration. Thank you!
I used to worry that if we RV’d forever that we would run out of places to visit and get bored. But the more I explore the more I understand there’s even more to discover and see and do. Great video!
Totally agree! There is sooo much to discover; I'm not sure we could get to all the cool stuff in one lifetime. Thanks for watching!
~ Greg and Jamie
Been to Moab about 25 times. It never gets old. He showed Shafer Pass in Canyonlands, it is not for the weak hearted. It also gets pretty rocky at the bottom. Musselman Arch is pretty cool though.
Moab is definitely a special place!
Thank you. Time with your kids, priceless.
My wife and I and our friends used to spend two weeks ever year .we all had four wheel drive vehicles we enjoyed it ever time we were there.Seeing or video brought back a lot of good memories Thank you
That sounds like a great time! Thanks for watching!
~ Greg & Jamie
observation: You forgot "Matrimony Springs" It is the FREE TO ALL natural undergound fed water pipe where many-a-camper has refilled their water bottles, jugs. Located on 128 just off 191 the main drag. There is a safety pullout for 4 cars or 2 long RV's. The only reason I found it was that it is near the BLM campsite on 128. I looked over and thought what is that. Water flow is generous non stop at 5 gal/min I'd guess. Fast enough you are filled before the next guy can get his jugs under.
That sounds really cool! Great tip - thanks for sharing!
This video really helped us on our trip. Dead Horse was our favorite. Thank you
We're so glad you found it helpful! Dead Horse really is incredible. Happy Travels! 😁
I'm glad you did the hikes with your kids so I know my kids too can do it without the whining! Yay!
Haha! Yep, our sightseeing is always based on what the kids can do too. 😁We make liberal use of "trail incentives" (snacks) on longer hikes. 😜
Best Trip I’ve done so far ! I’m hoping to go again in October. Another cool thing is driving south from Moab, of course you see the Needles entrance of Canyonlands. But if you continue driving south, you’ll bump into areas such as: Valley of The Gods, Mexican Hat Utah, and Monument Valley where the Navajo tribe live. That made the trip a lot morel enjoyable for me.
Sounds like a great trip! We didn't get to go south to see all those cool areas on this one but we definitely have plans to get all of that on a future trip!
Nice summary video! Moab is a special place for sure. Been there several times now and look forward to going back again in the future.
Thanks for watching! And we also can't wait to go back again... 😁
You changed my route! Headed there next week!!
Have a great time! 😁
Great Video. Watched it before going to Moab.
We were there last week. We did most of the things you suggested but didn't get to the Dead Horse state park. However, we did drive down the switchbacks on the Shafer Trail and took the Shafer Basin Trail to Potash Road. Our daughter had a meltdown going down the switchbacks but once committed it didn't seem like a place to try and turn around. If someone in your vehicle is terrified of heights, it's best avoided.
Sorry to hear that your daughter had a rough time on the switchbacks! 😟Thanks for mentioning it though - that's a great tip to hopefully help someone else not get into the same situation...
I'm going in June can't wait, great video
We were there in June - great time to visit in our experience. You’ll love it for sure!
~ Greg and Jamie
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Great video, tks ya. Gotta check some of these spots!
You can also go to Corona Arches and Millcreek Falls in Moab. Beautiful 😊
We will definitely check those out next time we are in Moab! Thanks for the tips and for watching!
~ Greg and Jamie
@@JonesingforAdventure 🥶 water at Millcreek Falls. Pet friendly n swimming allowed😊
Great video. Your wife has such a beautiful smile. I will definitely use some of these suggestions. Thank you.
Thanks for all the information. We are planning on visiting in June for the first time. Appreciate you sharing.
Have fun!
6:20 looked like Morning Glory Arch/Grandstaff Trail. It is one of our favorite hiking trails. It is only 3 miles down Rt. 128 from town (191.)
Next time rent a UTV from Moab Tour Co. and drive out to Chicken Corners. Trust this tip- you will love it. Yes, Fiery Furnace is a great hike. Also, head over to Zion for a night or two- hike Angels Landing. It's worth it and really not too far.
Great video ,beautiful family ! Cheers !!
Potash Road is actually at the bottom of a dirt road called Shafer Trail -- well worth checking out next time you're in Moab.
We were there in May and only had 2 days which were totally not enough time! We need to go back. Enjoyed your tip ideas and wrote down the things we missed. Safe travels
Yeah, 2 days would be really tough! We thought 4 was just enough to get a good overview and see the major sights but we still can't wait to go back... Thanks for watching and happy travels! 😁
How was the traffic, crowds, etc... In May?
My favorite hiking trail is Grandstaff. It's about 5 miles round trip, but a cool, spring fed stream runs the length of the trail, so it's easy to cool off. At the end of the trail you can fill your water bottles with spring water coming from between the rocks in the canyon wall.
Thanks for the great recommendation!
Sand Dune Arch is a short hike in Arches that is great fun for young children
Great tip - thanks for sharing! We missed Sand Dune Arch last time we went - we did Skyline Arch instead (which our kids loved). We will definitely check out Sand Dune Arch next time...
Thank you for sharing. Great video. I go at least once a year to Moab, but we hadn't done three of your six. We're going during Father's day this year and truly can't wait (well, it'll be hot for sure), but that too is a challenge. Thanks again and appreciate the tips too! Take care and be safe!
Moab is definitely worth going back to often - so much to explore and do!! Enjoy and hopefully it isn't too hot for you! Safe travels!
~ Greg and Jamie
Thx a lot, want ot go there this year, good ideas!
Thanks for watching and have a great trip!
We have heard so many great things about Moab and can't wait to explore it! Very good video! Thanks for sharing! ~ Shion and Matthew
It’s such a great place to explore! Thanks for watching! 😁
~ Greg and Jamie
Thank you for this video. We're heading to Moab today and I just added the route 279 along the river! Great find!
Danny and Lynn
Thanks for watching! Enjoy your time in Moab!
Some awesome things to do, thanks for your help and tips!
Thanks for watching and happy travels! :)
Great presentation. Thanks
Another good suggestion is Fisher Towers, 21mi east on highway 128. Only 3mi off the highway on a well maintained dirt road.
Just looked it up - looks like a really cool hike. Thanks for the suggestion!
Awesome, thanks. 💯
Great video! Going out there with my son this June, thanks for giving us some solid ideas what to do and visit.
Awesome!!! We know you will have a great time exploring an amazing place. 😁 Thanks for watching!
~ Greg and Jamie
Great info! We are planning on hitting Moab in May 😀 can’t wait to check out your top 5! I was surprised by the river drive, glad to hear about the petroglyphs & Dino tracks!
That's awesome - have fun! The river drive was really cool and well worth the time. Thanks for watching! :)
~ Greg and Jamie
If you continue on Potash Road past the "ponds", you'll go past the river in Dead Horse State Park and end up in Canyonlands.
The scenery on the video looks amazing
That area is full of such cool/unique scenery! 😁
Thanks for sharing! We’re definitely adding the drive along the river on 279 to our agenda for next month.
Enjoy! Moab is amazing - you will love it for sure! Thanks for watching!
~ Greg and Jamie
How many days to cover your top 3 on the list? Great video btw.
We think you need a minimum of 2 full days to get a good overview of all three parks. In 2 days we'd do this (both days includes some afternoon rest/dinner back in Moab/your home base):
DAY 1
Arches NP - Everything but Delicate Arch. Don't miss Landscape Arch, Garden of Eden/Double Arch/Windows, & Park Avenue. Pack a sack lunch for the most efficient visit.
Dead Horse Point SP - Dead Horse Point is amazing at sunset and it isn't a big hike so we'd suggest doing it on the main Arches day to distribute the hiking a little more evenly across the two days.
DAY 2
Canyonlands NP - As much as you can see. Don't miss Grand View Point (we like the hike along the canyon edge) and Mesa Arch. Pack a sack lunch again.
Arches NP Delicate Arch - The Delicate Arch at sunset experience is a can't miss. It is very popular with lots of people but it is still amazing.
If you have 3 days you can be a little more leisurely in your sightseeing and probably add in the drive along the river to see the petroglyphs/dinosaur tracks and get a different perspective (being by the river is a much different vibe than above at the parks). 4 days would open up some time for off-roading and/or an on-the-river experience.
Hopefully that helps! Enjoy - it's an amazing place to visit!
@@JonesingforAdventure Informative, huge thanks! As for tickets/reservations, where would we buy them?
@@rdiesel84 Last we checked, you don't need a reservation to visit any of the three parks (Arches, Canyonlands, or Dead Horse Point). You pay the entrance fees at the entrance gate for each. If you plan on visiting more National Parks within a year, we think a National Parks pass makes a lot of sense and you can buy that at the entrance station as well.
Excellent information and recap of your trip in the Moab area. I loved watching the videos as they came for this trip. The Moab area has been on my list for years. Last March, Shelley and I would have been in the area for a few days, but we had to cancel. Thank you for sharing. Peace and Safe Travels.
Thanks Craig! Moab is such a cool place and sooo different from your home region. I’m sure you would be in photographers heaven! 😁 I’d love to see your photos - hopefully you can make it out there. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the video and the suggestions. Definitely hitting Arches, the petroglyphs, and the fossils this summer.
Awesome - you will have a great time! 😁
Moab sounds awesome 😎 can't Wait to go
It is awesome - definitely worth a trip! :)
Can't believe you didn't make it to Newspaper Rock. There's a whole myriad of petroglyphs there on a huge rock panel. It's extraordinary.
Excellent Video!!! We are planning on going to Moab in about a month so this makes us more excited about it. Thanks
Moab is amazing - you will love it!! Thanks for watching!
~ Greg and Jamie
Just came from an RV road trip thru Colorado and Utah. I did not realize how built up Moab was. We missed getting off of I-70 to take rte 128 into Moab and did not know about rte 279. Those both would have been awesome. I am already trying to plan my return to Moab so I can get into Arches in the early morning for photographing. Canyonlands was fantastic for astrophotography. And seeing all the off-raoding that can be done has me feening to rent a Jeep or ORV to get down into the canyon! You need at least a solid 4 days in the area to feel like you're getting most of the feel for the area...
So much to do! We agree on needing a solid 4 days to get all the main sites. But even still there is always more to see and do! Hopefully you can get back soon. We'd love to see your astrophotography from Canyonlands!
Awesome info
Beautiful!👍 Just so much to see!😁 Can’t wait to place in person!! Thanks for sharing with us. 👋
It’s a very neat place - definitely should go on your list! Thanks for watching!
~ Greg and Jamie
Wish we had this video last summer! We were in the area for a while last year.
You'll just have to go back! 😁
Amazing video. Any idea if it would be worth visiting these places end of November? I know it will be a bit cold but I read that it's sunny most afternoons and there are lesser crowds during that time.
I can easily say YES. We just visited this area in late March, and while the crowds weren’t nonexistent, they definitely were more manageable than the busier seasons. Also, Arches requires a reservation from April through October, so thankfully we avoided that requirement also. I’m contemplating a future trip back there again around Thanksgiving for this reason to miss the busy season. Bring a jacket and some gloves and you’ll be fine.
@@dandawson8128 Thanks !
We certainly got to get to Moab. It’s not that far for us and it’s like our playground for Jeeping.
It’s such a cool area to explore! If we had a jeep I’m sure we would be regulars. Thanks for watching! 😁
~ Greg and Jamie
Going in 2 weeks!!
Awesome - enjoy!!! 😁
We love Moab! Thank you for sharing!
Moab is definitely a special place. Thanks for watching! :)
~ Greg and Jamie
Thanks for sharing. What time of year did you visit Moab? We are thinking to plan a trip in March
Our latest visit was in early June and we have also been in late September. We can't say for sure since we don't have first hand experience but March seems like it could be great - not too hot! Happy travels!
They talk about how Hwy 279 goes up around the Potash Ponds if you continue on the dirt road after all the petroglyphs and such. I want to tell everyone that if you continue on that road past the ponds it takes you over to Deadhorse Point. Not up where the overlook is but down below that, where you're closer to the point. Continue past that and you'll end up at Shafer Canyon which is pictured at 8:20 on the video. The road switches back and forth at that point and climbs 1100 ft in a short period. At the top you find yourself about 1/2 mile from Island in the Sky Visitors Center. It's an amazing drive!!! I would recommend only doing it in a truck but we did see people in cars out there so it can be done. Also, if you turn off at Jug Handle Arch (also on Hwy 279 and follow that road up (def need a truck) it will end up with you up near the Deadhorse Point Overlook area. There's a place called Pucker Pass on that road where a very very large chunk of rock is leaning against the cliff and you drive thru the gap which seems small but really there's plenty of room. Finally the best place to get on the river is The Daily which is a 14 miles stretch very close to town. Just North of town turn onto Hwy 128 and follow it about 20 miles. We put in at Hittle Bottom Campground and float to Take Out Beach. You can arrange for shuttle to get back up to your car but my husband just went out and hitchhiked to catch a ride up while I stayed with the kayaks. Easy peasy and if you see someone thumbing on the road, give them a ride. They're probly just trying to get back to their vehicle.
This is great information - thanks for sharing all these extra details! Next time we are in Moab we are definitely trying out your suggestion for where to get on the river. Thanks for watching and for the great tips!
~ Greg and Jamie
I'm a little confused with what you are saying. I have driven Rt. 279 to Potash to Shafer up the switchbacks to Island in the Sky many times. I've also taken Shafer over to the White Rim Trail and Muscleman Arch. I've also gone up and down Long Canyon/Pucker Pass several times including recently (March) so I am quite familiar with the area.
Long Canyon is one of my favorite trails- it's the right turn before Potash Rd. You drive over railroad tracks. From the top of Long Canyon, you make a left (313) and it's mostly a straight 6 mile shot over to Dead Horse point. Without going up Rt. 313 (from town- Rt. 191) or up Long Canyon (from Rt. 279), how exactly are you getting to Dead Horse point? DHPoint is at the top of the mesa and just off of Rt. 313 (which is north of Rt. 279 and the way most people get there.) Where else are you gaining that 1,100 feet in elevation to get to the point? Is there an alternate route I am not aware of? If so I would be curious to learn for my next outing. I know that there is a less traveled, other fork to the right when on Potash Rd. that goes North of the pools just after Elvis Rock. I don't recall if it is even accessible. Either way, it definitely does not take you to Dead Horse point. It leads away from the pools (North) for a few minutes and ends, putting you more or less in the upper valley between the upper mesa and the Colorado River. There is a large balanced rock down that way is called Elvis Rock. Is that what you are referring to? I am just confused because you said, "...that road "past" the ponds (Potash evaporation pools) it takes you over to Deadhorse Point." You did clarify and say "not up where the overlook is but down below that" so maybe this is what you were referring to? It might just be your wording that confused me. Other than 313, taking Potash to Shafer is the easiest way to get to Dead Horse point and by far the most scenic. I wasn't sure why you were clarifying the OP. Again, other than taking 313, this is exactly how you get there. I think it added more confusion to people who have never been there before. Potash has a few twists and turns so it's best to stick to the main, most traveled road. There are several restricted areas all around the pools.
When you take Potash to Shafer and then up the switchbacks that is Island in the Sky area of Canyonlands. From the top, Dead Horse point is 14.4 miles away from Island in the Sky. Both are in Canyonlands.
Also, that other trail is called Long Canyon. It's recommended to drive down that- so up Shafer to IITSky and down Long Canyon back to Rt. Rt. 279.
That route up Shafer and down Long Canyon sounds amazing! We'd love to do that - next time... Do you need a jeep or side-by-side or can you do it in a truck? Thanks for sharing your insight!
@@JonesingforAdventure Shafer (anywhere in the parks) requires a plated, street legal vehicle- I would recommend a 4x4. Although they have plates and are street legal, UTV's/OHV's are definitely not allowed. There is a big sign at the entrance and it is a big deal if you get cited. I believe it is a class C misdemeanor so not good or something you would ever want to risk. They should put that on the sign because many ignore the benign general warning. Rangers do patrol. If you head over to Muscleman Arch via White Rim Trail (accedssible from Shafer), you need to pick up a permit (free i you go in person to get it of ~$5 if you go online the day before. Permits are very limited.) I do believe that Long Canyon might be an in/out with any OHV or other vehicle...though you would probably have to trailer it to the trailhead. One section of Long Canyon, Pucker Pass would be challenging in a stock, non 4x4 vehicle especially going up, which is why they say to run it top to bottom. Another epic trail you might want to put on your list is called Chicken Corners. FYI- Enterprise vehicles are not allowed on off-road trails and they check via GPS. You can rent Jeeps if you don't have your own.
@@MOAB-UT thanks for the great info!
Great overview. We are looking forward to Utah in September. Subscribed to follow your journey.
You will love Utah for sure! Welcome and thanks for watching!
~ Greg and Jamie
We go to Moab each year and we’re going this month sometime and I like going to the deleket arch and the mill creek trail
Delicate Arch is definitely one of our favorites! We've looked up the Mill Creek Trail and that looks really great as well. We are definitely going there next time we are in Moab. Thanks for the suggestions! 😁
Thank you 😊
Great video. Question: Did you get permit to fly your drone there? Or is there limit where to fly it? We will be traveling in 2 weeks to Moab.
Enjoy your time in Moab! You will love it! We made sure to only fly the drone in areas that were outside of state/national parks. The whole area has cool formations and beautiful scenery so it's not hard to find a quiet, out of the way area to fly.
well thought out....thank you
👍🙂 thank you!
hi thanks for sharing your video of moab, !!! my wife and my self are going moab now in feb2022, did you recomendation for extrategic hotel in moab that is close to everything more or less close, to things in your list, and if you think we can get some company What to do short excursions in 4x4 off road February despite the weather? thanks for your list of things to do in moab . Thanks in advance 🙏
We don't have any firsthand experience with Moab in February but it could be really great! Moab isn't very big so where exactly you stay shouldn't matter too much. However all the things we mention are accessed from the north side of Moab. Have a great trip!
Great list. Wish it was not so far to there from Ohio. Looks like you need at least a week there. Maybe 2 weeks would be perfect
You could definitely fill up a couple weeks. We thought 3-4 days was a good overview but we will definitely be back sometime to explore some other things. Thanks for watching! 😁
~ Greg and Jamie
Any recommendations for rv resorts in Moab?
We like to check on Campendium for reviews before we decide on a place. We ended up at Slickrock Campground which was just ok/a bit disappointing in our opinion. We would check out another one next time but since we don't have any experience yet we can't recommend any. If you can fit, staying inside Arches for at least one night would be amazing (we did that with a smaller rig years ago). Dead Horse Point and the BLM campgrounds along the river are also worth looking into although we don't have personal experience with either (yet). Have fun!
I can't wait to explore some places like this. But only if they are Handicapped Accessible. Gosh darn being disabled makes it so hard to explore some beautiful places.
Yeah, some of these national parks or outdoor type places would definitely be tough from an accessibility standpoint. From our recollection though, there are a few options in Moab. Some of the more main locations in Arches are very near the road and have accessible paths out to them. Canyonlands and Dead Horse Point are a lot of overlooks that also have parking right near the view with accessible paths out. The drive along 279 has some cool things to see from the car itself. So while the hikes would clearly be tough/impossible, there are some pretty good opportunities for seeing a lot in the area despite accessibility concerns. (We should mention, we aren't accessibility experts and this is from our recollection.)
Thanks for watching!
@@JonesingforAdventure that's good information to know. Thank you so very much for letting me know
@@NewHorizons2020 I would think you could see much of Deadhorse Point from the car or near the car. And much of Arches could be seen that way, or from a wheelchair, etc.
What month was this visit
Number 1 you can’t miss going to my secrete waterfall but it’s only for locals or those who know about it
We would like to plan a trip to Moab. Did you fly in? If so, is Salt Lake, UT the best place to start? And if you stayed overnight, where is a good place?
That's great! You will enjoy it for sure! For our visits, we were in our RV so we don't have any insight to share on flying in or hotels.
We are going in June and flying into vegas and driving up to Utah.
@@sheelowhite7133 Have a great time!
I am flying in to Denver and driving across Colorado
Southwest also flies into Montrose Regional Airport, about 170 miles from Moab. That's about 60 miles closer than driving to Moab from SLC.
My kids love to go horseback riding while we are out there.
That's awesome! Where do you do the horseback riding?
@@JonesingforAdventure Hauer Ranch
@@danielmelton5573 Thanks! We will have to check that out next time
I'm going to guess that Greg is an Aquarius and Jamie is an Aries.
Needles?
In the video we were talking about the Needles district of Canyonlands National Park which is located south of Moab - see here for more info: www.nps.gov/cany/planyourvisit/needles.htm
is the land along 279, BLM land?
Two women were murdered in Moab,they were locals,killed in broad daylight 8/21 Crystal Turner and Kylen Shulte UNSOLVED
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The first thing to do asa you get to Moab is to immediately turn around and leave. The place has been an overrun shithole since the mid 80s.
Apparently, the millions who overrun it don't agree with you.
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