Moab, UT Adventure Stories | RootsRated

How to Make the Most of Moab's Fascinating Culture

Moab's magnificent natural surroundings may be its main draw, but there's also a thriving arts scene complete with photography symposiums, music festivals, and open-air painting.

A Climber's Guide to Moab

Moab's high-quality sandstone and towering red cliffs offer everything from beautiful splitter cracks to fun sport climbs.

Where to Go Camping Under the Stars in and Around Moab

The Moab area may be an adventure-lover’s playground by day, but at night, the dark skies create one of the top places for stargazing in the country.

How to Experience Moab on the Water

While mountain biking and climbing may get more attention, the Colorado River is one of the best and most central places to play around Moab. Here's all you need to know to plan a once-in-a-lifetime paddling adventure.

Chasing Sandstone: A Climbing Road Trip Through the Southwest

In the face of a spinal injury and a low-on-confidence return to climbing, here's how one climber journeyed through the American Southwest in search of sandstone, freedom, and a life beyond the comfort zone.

Discovering the Scenic Byways of Moab

The town of Moab, Utah, is surrounded by a sense of limitless space. On these spectacular drives in the area, you'll find unworldly scenery that offers long views, a rainbow of colors, dazzling sunsets, and unforgettable canyons.

Moab Mountain Biking 101: What to Know, Where to Go

Moab, Utah, has become one of the top mountain biking destinations in the country. Here's what you need to know to get the most out the trails, whether you're an expert rider or a first-timer.

Multi-Sport in Moab: Cycling, Running, and Packrafting the Colorado River

The plan was simple: Get bike and boat on the river just downstream from Fisher Towers, float to Big Bend, assemble the bike, and ride back up to the starting point. The next morning, for good measure, I’d run the Canyonlands Half Marathon.

Snowy Solitude: The Best Winter Hikes in Arches National Park

Skip the sweltering (and crowded) summer months in favor of the offseason at Arches. Here, the best winter hikes in Arches National Park.

Winter in Moab: 7 Must-Do Adventures

Local adventurers know that winter in Moab means an array of adventures to choose from. Here, 7 to add to your cold-weather bucket list.