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In the October issue of TRAVELER, we feature 22 superb weekend getaways. One of our selections is mountain biking in Moab, Utah. Says writer Charles Kulander, “In Moab, skintight Lycra is de rigueur. You’ll look—and feel—like a comic book superhero as you launch yourself into this surreal outback of sandstone arches, domes, ramparts, and spires.” We think you’ll be inspired to go on your own adventure after reading Kulander’s tale. So here we provide the very best links on traveling to Moab. |
BASICS
Getting There
www.utah.com/transportation/transportation_main.htm
Links and information on transportation to, from, and around Utah—air travel, car rentals, taxis, and buses
Making Telephone Calls
www.555-1212.com/area_codes.cfm
Enter 84532 for Moab’s area code
Determining Time Differences
www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/results.html?
query=southeastern+Utah
The current time and date for southeastern Utah
Checking Weather Forecasts
www.weather.com/weather/cities/us_ut_moab.html
Seven-day forecast, current weather conditions, satellite maps, and
severe-weather alerts, as reported by the Weather Channel
ESSENTIALS
Where to Stay
www.moab-utah.com
Over 40 links to Moab motels, bed-and-breakfasts, and ranches
www.travelwest.net/cities/moab/cl_lodging.html
A listing of Moab lodges, hotels, and suites that includes telephone numbers and addresses
Where to Eat
virtual.moab.ut.us/foodlist.html
A Moab dining guide with listings and telephone numbers for fast-food joints, coffeehouses, bakeries, and pubs
www.moabutah.com/dining
Provides a listing with phone numbers and links for Moab-area restaurants
THINGS TO DO
Mountain Biking and Recreation
www.rimtours.com
Information on mountain biking expeditions led by Rim Tours
www.moabutah.com/activities/rec_mountainbike.htm
Information on mountain biking trails, recommended gear, minimum impact practices, and local climate
www.go-utah.com/utah/moab/mountain-biking.html
Multiple trail descriptions, with information on trail lengths and difficulty levels—plus, a full-page map that illustrates the trails
www.exploreutah.com/explore/fun-bk.htm
Links to trail descriptions and information on bike safety, the Utah cycling network, off-road biking rules, and more
www.moabutah.com/activities
Links for rafting adventures, bike rentals, and outfitter-led tours
Cultural Activities and Events
www.moab.net/Tour_Guides_and_Services_.html
Information on camel treks through the canyons, Native American
rock-art tours, and jaunts to explore Navajo culture
www.discovermoab.com/museums.htm
Pictures and information on Moab-area museums—plus, links for accommodations, transportation, events, and more
www.moabhappenings.com/events.html
A comprehensive calendar of year-2000 events, including arts-related activities and a lecture series
Attractions
www.moab-utah.com
A guide to area parks, scenic overlooks, attractions, shopping, events, tours, and more
www.go-utah.com/utah/moab/nearby.html
Links to and information on such attractions as Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park
MEDIA
Newspapers
deseretnews.com/dn
The online version of Salt Lake City’s Desert News
www.the-event.com/newsweekly
The online version of The Event Newsweekly, an alternative paper that covers news, arts, and entertainment
www.moabtimes.com
The online version of the Moab Times-Independent newspaper with a lodging guide
www.onlineutah.com/moabnews.shtml
Links to five Moab-area newspapers
Books
www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/
index=books&field-keywords=%20%20Moab%2C%20Utah&bq=
1/ref=aps_more_b_1_2/002-2458989-2224015
Moab-related titles sold by Amazon.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Moab Utah Tourist Information
www.moab-utah.com
Information on Moab attractions and parks, weather forecasts, and maps
