The adventure-travel epicentre of the canyon country is a surprisingly small town. But even with a population of just under 5,000, Moab boasts enough great-outdoors options—plus epic film-worthy scenery to match—to justify a town ten times its size. The city, named after a Biblical kingdom, started life as a Mormon settlement in 1855, and went through a phase as a uranium boom town in the 1950s. Moab’s latest incarnation began in the 1980s, when proponents of a nascent sport called mountain biking discovered that the endless miles of colourful sandstone known as ‘slickrock’ were perfect for fat-tyred fun.

Moab and Red Rock Country

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Sitting at the foot of the rugged Wasatch Mountains and extending to the south shore of the Great Salt Lake, Salt Lake City has some of the best scenery in the country. The interface between city and nature draws residents and travelers alike to the Salt Lake Valley. There are few other getaway destinations where you can enjoy urban pleasures and, within 20 minutes, hike a mountain trail or rest by a rushing stream.

Salt Lake City

Planning a backpack hike in the mountains doesn’t have to be difficult and you don’t have to have a lot of experience to do it. Following some basic guidelines and planning can make you trip to nature much more rewarding and fun.

Yellowstone park hiking

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Finding the right Utah lodge for your honeymoon, family vacation, or business retreat can be time consuming. Where should you stay? What activities do you want try? Is there year-round fun, or only seasonal excitement? If your search has brought you to Stillwater hotels, an excellent choice might be The Lodge at Stillwater.

This Utah lodge is located right in Wasatch mountain range, only a few minutes worth of travel time from Park City, Utah. Best of all, there’s no shortage of year-round activities to be found here!

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