The Mill Canyon Dinosaur Interpretive Trail is located just north of Moab. Turn west at mile marker 141 and follow the signs for about 2 miles. We took a short walk (less than half a mile) past 15 interpretive signs that tell about the bones embedded in the rock. The bones…
The Daughters of the Utah Pioneers museum in Moab, or Moab DUP, isn't very big and doesn't have a ton to see. This museum is  only open a few hours per week. Their house are  2-4 pm Wednesdays from September to May. And 6-8 pm on Fridays from June-August. The building…
I don't really care what anyone says about Bryce or Zion, Arches National Park is clearly the best National Park in Utah. Although admittedly, our opinion changes quite often. When we decided to plan a trip for Spring Break this year, Moab seemed a natural destination. Arches is very beautiful with deep…
The Poison Spider dinosaur trackway has some of the best dinosaur tracks we've ever seen. As a bonus, there are beautiful, mostly undisturbed petroglyphs along the route there, and beyond the poison spider dinosaur tracks. This trail is a short, steep climb, but it is worth it to see the dinosaur…
We saw a lot of petroglyphs on our trip to Moab. Several panels can be seen by traveling Kane Creek Boulevard on the east side of the Colorado River. The Kane Creek Petroglyphs can be seen in a few different spots along this route, and are easy for kids to see…
Scott M Matheson Preserve is an outdoor space run by the Nature Conservancy. It is located on the outskirts of Moab and is a nice morning stop. This is a great place for anyone who loves birding, or loves a peaceful place for a stroll. UPDATE: The original entrance on Kane…