Sunday, October 19, 2025

Moab, Utah: Canyonlands National Park



We took another 4x4 vehicle off-road tour! This time we explored the Canyonlands National Park, a wilderness that has a primitive desert atmosphere.

The countless canyons and fantastically formed buttes continue to be carved by the Colorado River and its tributaries.

View of the Colorado River

View of the Colorado River

We drove along the White Rim Trail which features rugged terrain, steep climbs, and stunning views! 

View along the White Rim Trail


Musselman Arch is a natural rock formation in the "Sky District" of Canyonlands on White Rim Road. This arch is known for its dramatic location high above the canyon floor and offers panoramic views. 

Musselman Arch

We were able to see Prehistoric Native American rock art on the side of Highway 279! 

Petroglyphs

These pictograph (painted) and petroglyph (chiseled) images were probably created during the Archaic (6,000-1,000 BC) and Fremont (450-1300 AD) cultural periods.

Petroglyphs


The Colorado River Road (Utah State Route 128) is a scenic highway north of Moab that follows the Colorado River through canyons and red rock formations. 

The road is known for its stunning views of towering sandstone cliffs, narrow canyons, and the Colorado River.

Colorado River Road view

Colorado River Road view

Colorado River Road view

Next we head to the Land of Enchantment, New Mexico!