MOAB HAPPENINGS Volume 25 Number 11 FEBRUARY 2014 Come visit us at 225 S. Main Street 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! 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, FREE COPY 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 2 • February 2014 • Moab Happenings www.moabhappenings.com MOAB HAPPENINGS Adult Spelling Bee MOAB Education Foundation to host 3rd Annual Moab Adult fundraising events like © Spelling Bee February 27 at Moab’s Historic Star Hall! this one. HAPPENINGS Do you love a challenge with a little competition? Do To date the you love having a great time, while working for a great foundation has been able " cause? Here is the opportunity for you. Grand County to help in disbursement of "Moab Happenings is published by Education Foundation (GCEF) is hosting the 3rd Annual over $70,000. Foundation Canyonlands Advertising Inc. of Moab, Utah and Adult Spelling Bee from 6:30-8:30 PM, February 27 at Chair, Danette Johnson is provided free throughout the Moab area as a Star Hall, 159 E. Center St, Moab. notes, “The foundation is visitor information guide. What is an Adult Spelling Bee? As a competitor, your making a difference in the Articles and photos of area tourist attractions or three-person team takes turns with other teams to determine lives of Moab’s children. local historic sites are welcome and may be used the correct spelling of a word. Each team has a scribe who GCEF has funded at the editor's discretion. writes the spelling of the word on a whiteboard and shows projects that help provide 2014 Copyright. No part of this publication may be reproduced it to the judges and the audience. early intervention for without the written authorization of the publisher. “Lawyers compete with the school board; radio our youngest learners; Advertising rates available upon request. personalities compete against bankers. Everyone dresses funding salaries for art in crazy costumes. It’s a blast,” said board and music member Valerie Brown. teachers; purchasing licenses for online Publisher ..........Theresa King Editor .......... Steve Budelier Rounds progress through different math and reading programs. They also help Production, Graphic Design ...... Steve Budelier, Patrick Paul René, levels of diffi culty until two teams remain Marching Band, GCHS Swim Team and the Megan Schafer, Susan Baffi co & Theresa King for the spell-off. Prizes are awarded not only Mountain Bike Club. GCEF assists student Circulation .......................................Cathy Churampi, Susan Baffi co for the winning team of spellers, but also travel to places like New Orleans for the Sales ........................... Aaron Davies, Theresa King, Susan Baffi co for the team having the best costumes. All Middle School Quiz Bowl, 5th grader fi eld Accounting . ...................................... Lisa DeRees, Heather Dalton spectators and participants are eligible for trip to Boston, and other fi eld trips that Contributing Writers ..............................Damian Fagan, Rob Wells, an array of fabulous door prizes. Spectators enhance their learning experience. Marcy Hafner, Faylene Roth & John Hagner can also expect a night of thought provoking To become a team sponsor or to put Photography ................................Patrick Paul René, Steve Budelier moments as you try to spell the words and together a team of your own, please call Webmaster .......................................Steve Budelier, Megan Schafer plenty of laughs. Valerie at 260-2808 or Melodie at 259- Cover photo by Lisa DeRees Team Entry Fee is $180. Registration 9797, email [email protected] or go will be accepted until Monday, February online at grandcef.org. 24. Word study lists and event details will Established in 2009, The Grand be sent to each team member after registration. Spectator County Education Foundation is a 501©(3) non-profi t Canyonlands Advertising admission is $5. organization whose sole purpose is to fund educational P.O. Box 698 • Moab, Utah 84532 The Grand County Education Foundation brought projects, activities, and programs to benefi t students in (435) 259 - 8431 • FAX (435) 259-2418 e-mail: [email protected] the adult spelling bee to Moab in 2011. It is a signature Grand County. www.moabhappenings.com fundraiser that highlights the educational mission of the foundation. The sole purpose of the foundation is to support and enhance Table Of Contents the education of children Astrology 22 Movie Happenings 20 in Grand County. The City Map 3 Nature Happenings 7 Grand County Education Clubs & Organizations 6 Pet Happenings 23 Foundation raises Events Calendar 4-5 Restaurant Guide 11-15 funds through grant Healthy Happenings 8-9 Shopping Guide 6-7 writing, leveraging Hiking Happenings 10 Sky Happenings 21 Lodging Guide 18-19 Trail Happenings 17 funds from individuals Mileages to Moab 20 Education Happenings 9 and organizations and Mountain Biking 16 Winter Recreation 17 EXPRESS SERVICE 435-940-4212 www.moabluxurycoach.com MOAB GRAND JUNCTION Service available 24 hours a day Rates are per vehicle 1-4 passengers $190* 5-7 passengers $225* * Additional charges may apply MOAB SALT LAKE CITY Southbound Northbound Salt Lake City - Airport - Downtown 2 PM 11 AM Provo - Price - Green River Moab 6 PM 7 AM Monticello - Blanding - Bluff 7-9 PM 4-6 PM Additional destinations: Western slope of Colorado, Telluride, Durango, Vail and Aspen. www.moabhappenings.com Moab Happenings • February 2014 • 3 Main St To: Arches 400 N 100 W 100 Park Rd Park Ln AvePark Canyonlands 500 W I-70 Opal Grand Junction Nob Hill Park Dr R Hwy 128 olorado iver C 200 N Hwy 191 / Main St MOAB, UTAH Walnut Ln 100 N Williams Way Ln Walnut 100 W 100 Rainbow Dr Rainbow Westwood 500 W 500 Center St 400 E 400 300 E 300 200 E 200 Palisade E 100 Blue Heron