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Moab Rafting Guide: From Gentle Floats to Class IV Whitewater

The Colorado River runs through the heart of Moab, and there's a rafting trip on it for every kind of traveller — from first-timers to experienced paddlers chasing real rapids.

By James WhitfieldMarch 5, 20267 min read

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Local Guides

Helicopter vs. Scenic Flight: Which Moab Aerial Tour Is Right for You?

Both put you above the canyon country at altitude — but they deliver completely different experiences. Here's everything you need to know before you choose.

Sarah ChenMar 3, 20266 min read

Trail Notes

Hell's Revenge: What Every First-Timer Needs to Know

It's Moab's most famous off-road trail, and it earns the name. Here's what to expect — and how to choose between riding along, driving yourself, or taking the wheel of a side-by-side.

Marcus RiveraMar 1, 20266 min read

Trail Notes

Rappelling Into Darkness: A First-Timer's Guide to Moab Canyoneering

You don't need experience, you don't need to be a climber, and you don't need to be especially brave. You just need to be willing to step backwards off a ledge into a slot canyon.

Emma LawsonFeb 26, 20267 min read

Local Guides

Arches vs. Canyonlands: Which National Park Tour Is Right for You?

They sit twenty miles apart and they couldn't feel more different. One is intimate and architectural; the other is vast and geological. Here's how to choose — and why the best answer is often both.

Noah CartwrightFeb 22, 20265 min read

Trail Notes

Rock Climbing in Moab: Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Day on the Sandstone

Moab's sandstone was built for climbing. The texture, the angles, the formations — it all adds up to some of the most distinctive climbing terrain in the country. Here's how to get on it.

Marcus RiveraFeb 18, 20266 min read

Trail Notes

Mountain Biking in Moab: Brand Trails vs. Dead Horse Point — How to Choose

Two of Moab's best guided mountain biking experiences, at opposite ends of the challenge spectrum. Here's what each offers and who each is designed for.

James WhitfieldFeb 14, 20265 min read

Gear & Tips

The Moab Packing List: What to Bring for Every Kind of Adventure

Desert sun, canyon shade, river spray, and elevation changes — Moab demands gear that handles all of it. Our team has field-tested this list across every activity we offer.

Sarah ChenFeb 10, 20268 min read

Desert Sky

Moab After Dark: Jet Boats, Night Canyons, and the Best Stargazing in the Lower 48

The desert doesn't stop at sunset. In some ways, that's when it starts. Here's what Moab offers after dark — and why the night sky here is one of the best reasons to visit.

Noah CartwrightFeb 6, 20265 min read

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