MOAB HAPPENINGS Volume 24 Number 5 come visit us at 225 s. main street FREE COPY AUGUST 2012 YOUTH CLIMBInG & CanYOnEERInG ADULTS (under 16) 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! 3 hrs (min age: 10) ...... 65 55 . $ $ . ...... ...... 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) ......169 169 . 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 ...... 165 165...... 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 ...... 70...... 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. $ $ ...... ...... ...... ...... 80 70 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 $ $ ...... 70 ...... 60...... 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- $ $ ...... 65 ...... 55...... Easy to moderate rides. Enjoy scenic desert and red rock $ $ moving boat ride on the Colorado RIver. ...... ...... ......85 85 . 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) ...... 100 ...... 85 ...... daily & multi-day rentals . RATES $ Explore Moab, the world’s number one off-road destination, FROM 180...... in a 2 or 4 door Jeep Rubicon. Includes area maps! . YOUTH aRCHEs n.P. tOuRs ADULTS (under 16) arches fiery furnace hike Explore a maze of astounding hidden chasms with one $ $ Canyonlands Natural History Association ......81 ...... 61 ...... of our guides on this unique hike . 7:15am – 12:30pm . Navajo Rug Auction arches sunset tour Relaxing park tour and easy walks at the perfect time of Sept 8, 2012 ...... $ ......$ ...... 71 . 48 . day in amazing red rock landscapes. (4 hrs) UTAH MOAB, MOAB, UTAH 84532 UTAH MOAB, PERMIT #39 PERMIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID POSTAGE U.S. P.O. BOX 698 BOX P.O. PRSRT STD PRSRT moabadventurecenter.com 435-259-7019 www.moabhappenings.com HAPPENINGS MOAB Happenings-2012.indd 1 2/29/12 4:55 PM 2A • August 2012 • Moab Happenings www.moabhappenings.com MOAB HAPPENINGS GARMIN GPS UNITS MOAB CAMERA CLEANING AND REPAIR © GPS Units HAPPENINGS PORTABLE TRIPODS with Highway & CB RADIOS Offroad "Moab Happenings" is published by Gorilla - Pod Canyonlands Advertising Inc. of Moab, Utah and Maps is provided free throughout the Moab area as a visitor information guide. POINT and SHOOT / SLR CAMERAS Articles and photos of area tourist attractions or local historic sites are welcome and may be used at the editor's discretion. 2012 Copyright. 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Healthy Happenings 16-17A Shopping Guide 8-9B Hiking Happenings 3B Sky Happenings 15A Innovative Happenings 6A Southeast Utah Map 11B Lodging Guide 6-7B Trail Mix 5B www.moabhappenings.com Moab Happenings • August 2012 • 3A WESTERN HAPPENINGS Movie & Western Memorabilia Museum at Red Cli s Lodge Red Cliffs Lodge, on the banks of the mighty Colorado River, is home to the Moab Museum of Film & Western Heritage. The lodge is built on the old George White Ranch, a key location for nine of the big westerns including Rio Grande, Cheyenne Autumn, Ten Who Dared, The Commancheros, and Rio Conchos. The late George White was founder of the Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission, the longest ongoing film commission in the world. In the museum one can learn more about film locations, how the sets are built, and how the filming process is managed on nature’s own sound stage. On display in the museum are production photographs, movie posters, autographed scripts, props from the many pictures filmed in the area, and displays about the western ranching A partial list of stars heritage. For information, call Red Cliffs Lodge at 259- that have made movies in Moab 2002. Through the magnificent landscapes of southeastern John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Henry Fonda, Utah, writers have been inspired and stories born here. Lee Marvin, Rock Hudson, Jimmy Stewart, Richard Boone, Anthony Zane Grey, the famous western novelist, traveled through Quinn, Mickey Rooney, Shirley Temple, Kris Kristofferson, Billy the area in 1912. His visit inspired him to write his book Crystal, Robert Duvall, Gene Hackman, Bill Murray, Jack Palance, Riders of the Purple Sage. The book was made into a movie starring Ed Harris and Amy Madigan, and filmed Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Ted Danson, on locations around Moab. Tom Cruise, and many more. 110 River-front Cabins & Suites Wine tasting, tours & sales Private Patios & Kitchenettes Castle Creek Horseback Riding, Rafting, Hiking, Biking, Museum Restaurant & Catering Exercise Room, Pool & Hot Tub, Tennis Courts WINERY • Catering, Conventions, Weddings & Reunions • Now offering... all you can eat EKEND G T WE ETA Trip Advisor rates S WA BE Y Sunday Brunch Red Cliffs Lodge #1 Best Place to stay in Moab 7am - 2pm 5 plus years! UTAH www.redcliffslodge.com • Mile 14 on Hwy. 128, Moab, Utah 84532 • 435-259-2002 • 866-812-2002 “Moab’s Best Deal” “Southwest Lodge at a Motel Price” 535 South Main Moab, Utah 84532 550 South Main 435-259-3500 Moab, UT 84532 800-772- 1972 800-325-6171 435-259-6171 52 Rooms Pet Rooms Kitchenettes Picnic & BBQ Patio Close to Downtown! DSL Room Hookup • Heated pool • Coffee makers with coffee Close to Downtown • Pet rooms • Refrigerators, microwaves Cable TV & HBO • Voice mail & DSL • Oversize TV with HBO Pet Friendly! Bike Friendly! Hot Tub • Log furniture/58 Rooms • On site Restaurant www.moabredstone.com www.moabbighorn.com 4A • August 2012 • Moab Happenings www.moabhappenings.com MOAB AREA EVENTS CALENDAR August 2012 Weekend Tours Activity Booking Center 1-31 Day Tours with Canyonlands Field Institute. Moab's Ancient