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Show Destinations To or Moab T l IOIO COURTLY OP MOAB ARLA TRAVEL COUNoT I By Linda Jager Each fall, Utah families are blessed with an unexpected four-day weekend seen along the Mill Canyon Dinosaur Trail, located 1 3 miles north of Moab. thanks to the Utah Education Association's (UEA) annual convention. This Kids will also enjoy following in the dinosaurs footsteps at the Sauropod year, schools will close for UEA weekend on October 28th and 29th, which Dinosaur Track Site - home to the first sauropod (five-toed herbivore) tracks opens a myriad of vacation opportunities for Park City families. Instead of reported in Utah, located 23 miles north of Moab. sticking around Park City waiting for the snow to fly, follow the lead of many Mountain bikes now roam the desert and rocks around Moab, which has locals and head on down to Moab for a long weekend of adventure among the become a world-renowned mountain biking destination. A variety of trails arches. await bikers of all abilities. This fall, October 28-31. Moab will welcome mountain bike enthusiasts from around the world for the annual Moab Fat Tire Boasting an average high of 73 degrees during the month of October, Moab Festival. is an ideal destination to savor the dwindling days of the Indian summer. Located in southeastern Utah, Moab is an easy four-hour drive, accessible via ICanyonlands National Park, located 30 miles southwest of Moab, is the 70. largest national park in Utah. The park is home to three diverse attractions the Island in the Sky named for it's massive 1500 foot mesa,- the Needles, According to Marion DeLay, executive director of the Moab Area Travel featuring a stunning collection of sandstone spires,- and the Maze, a remote Council, there are plenty of activities to entertain kids, and parents of all ages. section of canyons described as a "30-square mile puzzle of sandstone." For daytime excursions, DeLay recommends exploring Arches National Park, located five miles outside of Moab. The picturesque red rock landscape that is Visitors can learn about local history through lectures and interpretive one of Utah's natural treasures, Arches National Park features over 2,000 displays at the Moab Visitor's Center and the Dan O'Laurie Canyon Country natural sandstone arches and other fascinating geological formations. Museum. Film buffs can catch a glimpse of Moab's scenic contributions to the Visitors can admire the scenery via a paved scenic drive, or by foot on one of silver screen at the Film Museum at Red Cliffs Ranch. the park's hiking trails. DeLay steers families to several kid-friendly hiking trails. Other family diversions include guided tours of ancient rock art sites and Two her family favorites are: Sand Dune Arch - a 0.4 mile round trip trail hike famous western movie locations operated by Canyonlands by Night and Day, through sand to a secluded arch among sand stone fins, and Landscape Arch Yagottawanna adventure center featuring go-carts and an arcade, Slickrock ' a 2 mile round trip trail which leads to a spectacular ribbon of rock longer than cinemas for movies and bowling at Gravel Pit Lanes. a football field. Dining, lodging and camping options are as vast as the Canyonlands. If you plan to visit over UEA weekend make your reservations early. For more Dinosaurs once roamed among the swampy mud that has turned into the information call 1-800-635-6622 or log on to www.discovermoab.com sandstone surrounding Moab. Today many dinosaur tracks and fossils can be 34 Park eity Parent Back to School / 08.2004 |