Moab Happenings • July 2013
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MOAB HAPPENINGS Volume 25 Number 4 JULY 2013 Come visit us at 225 S. Main Street YOUTH CLIMBING & CANYONEERING ADULTS (under 16) FREE COPY YOUTH RIVER ADVENTURES ADULTS (under 16) EPHEDRAS GROTTO CANYONEERING $ $ FULL-DAY RIVER ADVENTURE Excellent canyoneering intro gives you access to seldom ...... 99...... 84...... World-famous scenery and a barbecue lunch rafting the ...... $ $ seen canyons with exciting rappels! 4 hrs (min age: 10) 85 ...... 65 ...... Colorado River. 8:15am – 4:00pm (min age: 5) . DESERT ROCK CLIMBING COLORADO RIVER A.M. HALF-DAY Climbing, instruction, and fun on rope and rock! All $ $ ...... 99...... 84...... Raft the river from Fisher Towers to Rocky Rapid. equipment provided. 5 hrs (min age: 5) . $ $ ...... ...... 54 44 ...... 8:15am – 12:30pm (min age: 5) . HIGH ROPES COURSE COLORADO RIVER P.M. HALF-DAY Challenge course, safety gear & instruction, and Raft from Rocky Rapid to Takeout. Includes BBQ lunch $ $ ...... ...... southern Utah’s highest swing! 2 hrs (min age: 10) ...... 60 50 . $ $ ...... ...... 65 55 ...... along the river. 11:00am – 4:00pm (min age: 5) . WESTWATER CANYON FULL-DAY Enjoy exciting whitewater rapids & lunch in this unique FLIGHTS & HORSEBACK ADULTS YOUTH $ $ ...... ...... Canyon. 7:30am – 6:00pm (min age: 10) ...... 175 175 . HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES TWO-DAY RAFT & CAMP Soar over the sandstone valleys and spires of Moab All meals and camping equipment provided, rafting $ $ ...... ...... from an unforgettable perspective. (Approx 3.5 hours) ...... 259 259 . $ $ ...... ...... moderate rapids, relax into the scenery. (min age: 5) 255 185 ...... CANYONLANDS SCENIC FLIGHT See all 4 districts of Canyonlands NP in just one hour $ $ ...... ...... ® YOUTH ...... 173 173 . HUMMER SAFARIS ADULTS (under 16) with a bird’s eye view! Departs 9am . CASTLE VALLEY HORSEBACK RIDE SLICKROCK SAFARI 2.5 hours plus instruction on horses, with a stunning red $ $ ...... 80 ...... 80...... Incredible 4x4 experience over a landscape of petrified . $ $ ...... 81 ...... 49 ...... rock backdrop. Departs 8am & 4pm (min age: 8) sand dunes. Departs 7:30am, 10am, 2pm (2 hrs) . GRAND SAFARI YOUTH $ $ JETBOAT TOURS & MORE ADULTS (ages 4-15) ...... ...... ...... Further explore the backcountry in the world’s most ...... 169 122 . serious 4x4. Departure times vary by season. (4 hrs) . CANYONLANDS JETBOAT SUNSET SAFARI Cruise the Colorado River near Canyonlands NP. $ $ $ $ ...... ...... ...... ...... 89 79 The ideal time of day for the perfect off-road experience 91 69 . Departs 8am, 1pm (4 hrs) ...... ...... over petrified dunes and desert scenery. (3 hrs) . SUNSET JETBOAT & DINNER YOUTH 1 hr Dutch-oven dinner plus 1.5 hr jetboat on the $ $ ...... 79 ...... 69...... MOUNTAIN BIKING ADULTS (under 16) Colorado River near Canyonlands NP. DINNER & NIGHT SHOW HALF-DAY MOUNTAIN BIKING 1 hr Dutch-oven dinner plus 2 hr light show on slow- $ $ ...... 69 ...... 59...... Easy to moderate rides. Enjoy scenic desert and red rock moving boat ride on the Colorado RIver. $ $ ...... ...... ...... 95 95 . oasis. Includes bike rental, helmet, water. (4 hrs) . CANYONLANDS SUNRISE DOWNHILL JEEP RENTALS Drivers 25 years or older only Relaxing downhill ride w/ breakfast. Enjoy grand vistas $ $ at every turn. Departure times vary. (5 hrs) ...... 110 ...... 95 ...... DAILY & MULTI-DAY RENTALS . RATES $ Explore Moab, the world’s number one off-road destination, FROM 175...... in a 2 or 4 door Jeep Wrangler. Includes area maps! . YOUTH ARCHES N.P. TOURS ADULTS (under 16) ARCHES FIERY FURNACE HIKE Explore a maze of astounding hidden chasms with one $ $ ...... ...... ...... 81 61 . of our guides on this unique hike . 7:15am – 12:30pm . ARCHES SUNSET TOUR Relaxing park tour and easy walks at the perfect time of ...... ...... ...... $ $ . 71 48 day in amazing red rock landscapes. (4 hrs) UTAH MOAB, MOAB, UTAH 84532 UTAH MOAB, PERMIT #39 PERMIT P.O. BOX 698 BOX P.O. U.S. POSTAGE PAID POSTAGE U.S. MOAB HAPPENINGS MOAB MoabAdventureCenter.com 435-259-7019 STD PRSRT www.moabhappenings.com 2A • July 2013 • Moab Happenings www.moabhappenings.com Tom Till 2014 Calendar: Magnetic Moab MOAB After decades of co-producing a Utah calendar, Tom Dan Norris brought the project to fruition. Everyone © Till decided to retire the statewide Utah calendar. Since was also very keen on having the calendar printed in the HAPPENINGS Tom continues to shoot actively in the Moab area and USA, which we were fi nally able to accomplish. the Colorado Plateau, replacing the Utah calendar with This aesthetically engaging calendar features Tom’s " one focused photos and the natural history writing of daughter Mikenna "Moab Happenings is published by solely on the Clokey. Clokey’s words are wonderful personal essays Canyonlands Advertising Inc. of Moab, Utah and Moab area about living in and loving the Canyon Country. Each 11x14 is provided free throughout the Moab area as a is indicative monthly photo includes a short essay about how Moab’s visitor information guide. of what Tom magnetism “attracts” many things. Articles and photos of area tourist attractions or wants to shoot, As a local family-run business, Tom Till Photography local historic sites are welcome and may be used and Gallery have been at the editor's discretion. supporting and supported 2012 Copyright. No part of this publication may be reproduced by the Moab community without the written authorization of the publisher. for more than 35 years. The Advertising rates available upon request. images and words in our and where his heart really new product are dedicated lies now. Also, responses to the magnifi cent region Publisher ..........Theresa King Editor .......... Steve Budelier Production, Graphic Design ...... Steve Budelier, Patrick Paul René, from Facebook show a we hold closest to our Cliff Crutchfi eld, Jackqueline Davis, keen interest in Tom’s hearts. Through the pages Megan Schafer, Susan Baffi co & Theresa King images of Moab from of this publication, we Circulation .............................................. Susan Baffi co, Jeff Barron, those who have come hope to brighten your year Jason Jones, Laura Holderness under Moab's magnetic with images of everything Sales ........................... Aaron Davies, Theresa King, Susan Baffi co spell. from forest fi res to some Accounting . ...................................... Lisa DeRees, Heather Dalton Though the gang at of the largest claret cup Contributing Writers .............................Damian Fagan, Rob Wells, Tom Till Photography and cactus in existence, and to Marcy Hafner, Faylene Roth & John Hagner Gallery had published four send a part of this singular Photography .................................Cliff Crutchfi eld, Steve Budelier books over the past decade, place home with those Webmaster ..................................Steve Budelier, Jackqueline Davis this was the fi rst time the who treasure it as we do. Cover photo courtesy of Patrick Paul René team had tried a calendar. Since Tom was shooting in Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Canyonlands Advertising and the Western Balkans P.O. Box 698 • Moab, Utah 84532 recently, Marcy Till, (435) 259 - 8431 • FAX (435) 259-2418 Tom’s daughter Mikenna, e-mail: [email protected] and Gallery manager www.moabhappenings.com Clare Solawetz, with help from designer Jenn Reilly and Moab printing expert Table Of Contents Astrology 17B Movie Happenings 12B AUTHORIZED SHIPPING OUTLET City Map 6A Nature Happenings 4B PROFESSIONAL PACKING SERVICES Clubs & Organizations 16B Pet Happenings• LABELS/TAPE 19B Events Calendar 4-5A Restaurant• SHIPPING Guide PEANUTS9-13A (435) 259-8431 • 375 South Main Healthy Happenings 8B Shopping Guide 10-11B Monday – Friday 8am – 6pm • Saturday 9am–5pm Hiking Happenings 16A Sky Happenings• BOXES OF ALL SIZES17A Gallery Happenings 9B Southeast• BUBBLE Utah Map WRAP 18A Lodging Guide 6-7B Trail Happenings 3B Have something fragile? Let us pack it for you! Mountain Biking 2B LIVE Moab’s SHOW! Theater MOAB’S NEW OUTDOOR VENUE! magic ackyard • comedy • music Moab’s Dog &B Pony Show Kids saturday FREE! july 27th - 8pm august 3rd - 8pm Vaudeville style Variety Show! Magic, Comedy, Music, Belly Dancers, Fire Dancers, and more! $10 AT THE GREEN GATE vaudeville style outdoor entertainment! TicketsTii k t $10$$10 att theth gate.t . (10((110 andannd underer FREE)FRE moabbackyardtheater.com 56 W. 100 S. (1/2 Block off Main next to Zax) www.moabhappenings.com Moab Happenings • July 2013 • 3A WESTERN HAPPENINGS Tom Till 2014 Calendar: Magnetic Moab Movie & Western Memorabilia Museum at Red Cli s Lodge MOAB After decades of co-producing a Utah calendar, Tom Dan Norris brought the project to fruition. Everyone Red Cliffs Lodge, on the banks of the mighty © Till decided to retire the statewide Utah calendar. Since was also very keen on having the calendar printed in the Colorado River, is home to the Moab Museum of Film HAPPENINGS Tom continues to shoot actively in the Moab area and USA, which we were fi nally able to accomplish. & Western Heritage. The lodge is built on the old George the Colorado Plateau, replacing the Utah calendar with This aesthetically engaging calendar features Tom’s White Ranch, a key location for nine of the big westerns including Rio Grande, Cheyenne Autumn, Ten Who Dared, " one focused photos and the natural history writing of daughter Mikenna "Moab Happenings is published by solely on the Clokey. Clokey’s words are wonderful personal essays The Commancheros, and Rio Conchos. The late George White was founder of the Moab to Canyonlands Advertising Inc. of Moab, Utah and Moab area about living in and loving the Canyon Country. Each 11x14 Monument Valley Film Commission, the longest ongoing is provided free throughout the Moab area as a is indicative monthly photo includes a short essay about how Moab’s visitor information guide. fi lm commission in the world. of what Tom magnetism “attracts” many things. In the museum one can learn more about fi lm Articles and photos of area tourist attractions or wants to shoot, As a local family-run business, Tom Till Photography local historic sites are welcome and may be used locations, how the sets are built, and how the fi lming and Gallery have been process is managed on nature’s own sound stage.