Southeastern Utah
Around Southeastern Utah
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Southeastern Utah
“Canyon Country”, “Red Rock Country”
Wide red skies, warm hearts
Red rockDesert skySunset glow
Welcome to Southeastern Utah, where the red rock stretches to the horizon and the rivers carve through time. Whether you're here for the arches, the melons, or the quiet of the canyon nights, you'll find a community that knows how to live slow and play hard. Grab a Dutch oven stew and join the conversation.
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Things to do
- Arches National Park Home to over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, including Delicate Arch.
- Canyonlands National Park Vast wilderness of canyons, mesas, and rivers, with the Maze and Needles districts.
- Monument Valley Iconic red mesas and buttes on the Navajo Nation, a symbol of the American West.
- Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum A museum and ancient Puebloan ruin site in Blanding.
- Natural Bridges National Monument Three massive natural bridges and ancient cliff dwellings.
- Moki Dugway A steep, winding gravel road ascending Cedar Mesa with sweeping views.
- Outdoors Hiking in Arches and Canyonlands
- Outdoors Rafting the Colorado River
- With kids Visit the Moab Giants dinosaur tracks and museum
- With kids Explore the Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum in Blanding
- Evenings Stargazing in the desert
- Evenings Small-town taverns and bars
- Locals love Canyon overlooks and viewpoints
- Locals love River put-ins and swimming holes
Through the year
- Moab Music Festival September Chamber music and world music concerts in dramatic canyon and river settings.
- Moab Jeep Safari Easter week A week-long gathering of off-road enthusiasts tackling iconic trails like Hell's Revenge and Poison Spider.
- Canyonlands Half Marathon March A scenic race along the Colorado River with a festive expo and after-party in Moab.
- Green River Melon Days September A harvest festival celebrating the region's famous melons with a parade, melon-eating contests, and market.
- San Juan County Fair August County fair in Monticello with livestock shows, rodeo, and carnival rides.
High desert climate with over 300 days of sunshine, hot summers, and mild winters. The best time to be out is spring and fall. Best: Spring (April-May) and fall (September-October) offer mild temperatures and clear skies, perfect for outdoor adventures.
Talk like a local
- “Slickrock”
- The rugged sandstone terrain that covers much of the region.
- “Canyon country”
- The red rock and canyon landscape of the Colorado Plateau.
- “The Swell”
- The San Rafael Swell, a large geological uplift.
- “Moki”
- A term for the ancient Puebloan people, as in Moki Dugway.
Getaways
- Grand Junction, CO Wineries, the Colorado National Monument, and a lively downtown.
- Durango, CO Historic steam train, mountain biking, and the Animas River.
- Telluride, CO Alpine scenery, festivals, and box canyon views.
- Price, UT Prehistoric Museum and the San Rafael Swell.
Local flavour
Rooting for Utah Jazz (NBA), Utah Utes (NCAA), BYU Cougars (NCAA), Utah State Aggies (NCAA)
Eat and drink
- Green River melons Watermelons and cantaloupes grown in the Green River area, celebrated at the annual Melon Days festival
- Navajo fry bread A staple of Navajo cuisine, often served as Navajo tacos or with honey
- Mutton stew Traditional Navajo dish, hearty and slow-cooked
- Dutch oven cooking A local tradition for gatherings and outdoor meals, often with potatoes, meat, and beans
Where people go
- Arches National Park Over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, a symbol of the region
- Canyonlands National Park Vast canyons carved by the Colorado and Green rivers, offering stunning overlooks
- Monument Valley Iconic red mesas and buttes on the Navajo Nation, partly in San Juan County
- La Sal Mountains A forested mountain range rising above the desert, a local retreat
- Desert canyons and slickrock Endless trails and formations for hiking, biking, and exploring
- Small-town main streets Quaint, historic downtowns in Moab, Blanding, Monticello, and the Emery County towns
- Ranches and farmland Working cattle ranches and farms, especially in Emery County
- Ancient Puebloan ruins Cliff dwellings and petroglyphs like Newspaper Rock, reflecting deep Native history
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Nearby
Every areaGrand JunctionColoradoWhere the river meets the red rocks, and peaches taste like sunshine.Delta CountyColoradoWhere the mountains meet the orchards.MontroseColoradoMountain towns, hot springs, and endless sky.PriceUtahWhere coal, cliffs, and ancient bones meet the sky.CortezColoradoWhere the desert sky meets ancient stoneTelluride–OurayColoradoHigh peaks, hot springs, and starry nights.DurangoColoradoWhere the San Juans touch the skyVernalUtahWhere the red rock holds ancient stories.
San Juan, Emery and Grand counties, UT. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.