What are Biological Soil Crusts and Why Do You Care?
(Photo Credit: Kaya Lindsay) Sometimes also known as Cryptobiotic Soils If you’ve ever been on a hike in Moab chances are you’ve seen the crusty black growths that cover some [...]
Guide to Must See Rock Art Around Moab
(Photo credit: Kaya Lindsay) One of the many interesting cultural aspects of the Moab area, is the abundance of rock art, sometimes also known as petroglyphs. Petroglyphs are small figures [...]
Proper Layering for Winter Activities
(Photo Credit: Kaya Lindsay) Recreating in Moab in the winter can be a bit of a wild ride—temperature wise. The mornings are frosty, with near single digit temps, the middle [...]
Sunny Trails for Winter Hiking in Moab
(Photo Credit: Kaya Lindsay) It’s winter in Moab! We have fresh snow in the La Sals, freezing cold nights, and icy days. However, we still live in the desert and [...]
Footwear Traction Buying Guide
(Photo Credit: Marshall Dvorscak) Welcome to winter in Moab! We’ve finally had a bit of snowfall in town, which means all of your favorite hiking trails are either icy, or [...]
All Utah Residents Are Now Eligible for the COVID Vaccine!
(Photo Credit: Kaya Lindsay) You read that right! All Utah residents over the age of 16 are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. You have a choice between the Pfizer, [...]
Colorado River Doubles In Flow Overnight
Colorado River doubles in flow overnight It looks like the Colorado in Cataract Canyon went from 7000 to 14000 on Tuesday night and the Green River at Green River, [...]
Free Ski Straps!
WINTER IS BACK. Who wants free stuff? Come in and get your very own Moab Gear Trader ski straps! Even better, mention this post, and get one for FREE! Then [...]