A Little History
Moab sits along the Colorado River in southeastern Utah and takes its name from the biblical land of Moab. Mormon settlers first tried to establish the Elk Mountain Mission here in 1855, but abandoned it within months; permanent settlement followed in the late 1870s. In the 1950s, a uranium strike by prospector Charlie Steen set off a boom that transformed the small town. Today Moab is the gateway to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and one of the most famous red-rock adventure towns in the country.
Our Visit
Moab, Utah was always a “maybe” on this trip. However, it turned into a must-do when my cousin told me about Scenic Byway SR 128, which runs parallel to the Colorado River. The scenery was amazing. I must have stopped at least 15 times to get better shots!
Skipping Sedona for Something New
Because I took this route, my planned two-night stay at a campground in Sedona was off. I was okay with that, since I’d already been there before. After all, the whole point of this trip was to see new places and things!
Moab, Utah Is Another Planet
Moab is like… another planet. I was never a fan of the desert, but there’s something so calming about the scenery here. That is, if you can get past the scorching heat…
The heat was so bad, in fact, that Lola and I decided to say screw it and get a cabin at the KOA in Moab. Lola approved immediately. She found the coolest spot on the floor, flopped down and didn’t move for a good long while.
Barbecue and the Scenic Byway
We didn’t do much exploring in Moab itself, but we did get some bar-b-q. Lola had some pulled chicken, and she was happy! Most of the images you’ll see are from the scenic byway drive.
If you’re heading this way, take the byway. For route details and more things to do around Moab, Utah, Discover Moab is a great resource.
From here, it was the long haul home to Florida, with one tired, happy pug riding shotgun. 🐾
Enjoying the adventures?
Buy my human a coffee for the long drives, or buy me a biscuit. 25% of your purchase goes to local rescues & shelters. — Lola 🐾
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