There are two types of vacations in America—the pulse-pounding, thrill seeking resort vacations made famous by theme parks like Disney World, Six Flags and Knotts Berry Farm. Then there are those quiet vacations—the kind that you take to get away from all of the excitement and to enjoy peace and quiet in a tranquil and beautiful setting. Some people prefer to commune with nature during these quiet vacations, whether at a beach or at a national park. National parks offer many natural joys that no other vacation destination can offer. Whereas Disneyland can offer costumed animal characters, a National Park can offer real life characters in some exotic animal life, living in their natural habitat.
Moab, Utah is a popular tourist city for its quiet and serene naturalistic vacation options. Moab is well regarded by many long time travelers, whereas the mass population of vacationers has never even heard of Moab. (Outside of the biblical reference) However, once you sample the joy of Moab, Utah you will remember the name. Moab is surrounded by a few state parks, including the Arches National Park, the Canyonlands National Park and the Dead HorsePoint State Park. Each of these parks offer excellent views of nature and wildlife and let you come up close to enjoy these spectacles of life, in ways that television or movies can never quite illustrate to you. Tourists in Moab may be looking for a light-hearted day of peaceful sightseeing or perhaps an outdoor adventure in the wild. Whatever your preference, there are several tours that can help you enjoy the full Moab experience—perhaps even both extremes.Consider some of the state parks that you can tour in Moab.
The Arches National Park is 119 square miles in size and has a peak elevation of 5,653 feet. This park preserves over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, along with other geological resources. Though originally founded as a national monument in 1929, this area was designated as national park as recently as 1971. As of 2004, the park has enjoyed visits from 730,000 park patrons. Guests are allowed to tour via car, backpack, bike, camp out, and hike the area. The Dead Horse Point State Park features a dramatic overlook of the Colorado River. This plateau drops off with sheer cliffs about several hundred meters high on three sides. Finally there is the Canyonlands National Park, which can be divided into three major districts: the Island in the Sky, The Needles and The Maze. There is also a detached section of the park called the Horseshoe Canyon. This tour can be toured by 4x4.
Imagine touring the great sights of the Canyonlands National Park in an air-conditioned, ultra-powerful 4x4 vehicle! This allows you to combine the adventure of a terrain trek with the serene landscapes from park sightseeing. Along this Canyonlands National Park 4X4 Tour you also get to stop by and view some ancient artifacts from dinosaur tracks to Native American writings. If you are looking for a memorable vacation then consider staying at Moab, a conveniently located city near many of Utah's top parks.
