We visited Arches National Park with our 2.5-year-old and were blown away by how accessible it was…read morefor a toddler. If you're worried about bringing a little one to the desert, don't be! The park offers several manageable hikes and a fantastic "giant sandbox" experience. Top Tips for Parents: Time: Budget 2 full days. This allows you to see the sights without rushing or risking a mid-day meltdown. The Best Hikes: We highly recommend Balanced Rock, Sand Dune Arch (it's a massive hit with kids because of the deep sand play), and The Windows Section. Where to Stay: Stay in Moab. It's incredibly convenient to the park entrance and has plenty of family-friendly amenities. The Visitor Center: Don't skip it! We spent 2 hours there exploring the exhibits; it's a great way to introduce kids to the environment. Essentials: It gets incredibly hot. Pack twice as much water and snacks as you think you'll need.

Arches National Park is absolutely breathtaking. The scale, the colors, and the natural formations…read morefeel almost unreal. We arrived midday, and the heat was intense, so we weren't able to hike to many of the arches. Even so, we still saw a lot just from the viewpoints and shorter walks, it's stunning no matter how you experience it. One thing to note: parking at Devils Garden is very limited and can be difficult, especially later in the day. That area is one of the most popular spots in the park. Travel tips: * Go early--ideally at sunrise--and start at the far end (Devils Garden), then work your way back toward the entrance * Bring plenty of water (more than you think you need) * Wear proper shoes--the terrain is uneven and sandy * Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses are essential--the sun is strong and there's little shade * Check if timed entry reservations are required during peak season * Don't rush--plan stops and take your time at viewpoints, even if you're not hiking far Even with the heat limiting our hikes, this was an unforgettable experience. We'll definitely come back--next time earlier in the day!

A great park for shade and a break on a hot day of adventures around Moab. They were installing…read moresome new sod so part of the park was closed, but glad to see the town taking care of it.

Fantastic park by the stream with magical musical instruments. There are multiple playground areas…read moreplenty of shade trees and grass to chill or grill on.

Swanny City Park in Moab was a perfect spot for our group of kids. The play structures felt new and…read moreoffered challenges for every age, keeping everyone entertained. There was plenty of shade, making it a great place to burn off energy between ice cream treats and relaxing at the campsite before dinner and bedtime.

Why have rules that aren't enforced?? The blatant pot smoking; vaping, cigarettes, etc.... Plus,…read moredogs everywhere. The lot is filled with van dwellers that are the biggest culprits for what I just mentioned. AND I too am a van dweller with a dog. But, follow the dang rules! Nothing worse than trying to enjoy a nice spring day and the group next to you are hitting a big fatty (strong smelling stuff too; probably imported from Colorado). The one star is for the potable water that is available. Although, I usually have to wait for someone to finish bathing and doing their laundry before I can fill my 5 gallon jug (yuck). Yes, tourism is a must here; but these slack lining, pot smoking, dog fetching, music blaring hippies do not seem to be very productive. So, remove the "no smoking, no dogs, no loitering" signs and embrace the SUCK. I'll gladly go elsewhere quite frankly...

We were on a road trip and found this awesome dog park! It's so nice and big and convenient from…read morethe freeway. Plus the other people were very friendly too. We give it two paws up!

Can't believe that a dog park will get great reviews when it's closed on the weekends!read more

Absolute highlight! 3 miles round-trip, some chains and a short ladder section that the 8- and…read more11-year-old handled with fun. The arch itself is massive and way less crowded than anything in Arches NP. Do this one, 100% kid-approved. Nap under arch was

Really impressive arch! We hiked here in the afternoon…read moreafter morning rain, so there were only a couple of groups there. That was great. At the arch we were able to enjoy solitude and took pictures without any human. Hike can be combined with Pinto arch. There is also Bowtie arch on the way to Corona arch, so this hike can be 3 archs in such a short distance. Loved it.

Moab Cliffs and Canyons delivered an unforgettable experience for our whole family, including our…read more10-year-olds. The scenery was breathtaking, and the rappelling was genuinely thrilling -- scary in the best way, and a real confidence builder for the kids. Our guide Devin was fantastic -- especially when one of our kids got nervous. Devin stepped in with calm encouragement, and that kid ended up having a blast and walking away so proud of themselves. We felt safe the entire time. Highly recommended!

I reserved the 3/4 Chamisa Canyon slot canyon and rappelling tour with this company for our family…read moreof 4 which consisted of 2 adults (age 50) and 2 high-school boys. We had an amazing guide who was fun, engaging a knowledgeable about local wildlife and vegetation. After a vigorous but doable 1.5 mile hike we descended thru the canyons. We completed 3 or 4 smaller obstacles that required some roping / tethering then then culminated in the final rappel descent which is exhilarating for newbies to this sport. 100 pct highly recommend.

Impressive hike to go to the Morning Glory Natural bridge through Grandstaff canyon. 4.5 miles…read moreround trip. Only to be careful is poison oak. I'm very sensitive to it, so I was extra cautious not to touch any plants and had long sleeve and long pants. The natural bridge was very cool. The canyon is gorgeous. Worth the visit for sure.

Great early morning hike. Truly beautiful nature! Watch out for the poison ivy although it wasn't a…read moreproblem for us.

The Colorado Riverway Recreation Area follows the Colorado River from Dewey Bridge to Canyonlands…read moreNational Park. Activities include camping next to the Colorado River, climbing, mountain biking, hiking, and, swimming. My advice would be that if you're swimming, to stay close to the water bed edge because the water can get rough and unpredictable. The area is full of red rock and the views are beautiful.

Beautiful walkway bike way and even saw a roller skater girl, in between the rocks by the water…read more Perfect morning walk. There's a campground too.

This is a cool little place to check out. If you have been on the road for a while need a walk and…read moresee something then pavement then stop and check out some history.

Three stars for some ambivalence here... The house tour is fascinating, super unique, with 5,000…read moresquare feet of living space with a ton of original furniture, fixtures, home decor and objects in general to look at. Most of it was HAND BUILT by the owners many decades ago. Really cool! But twelve actual minutes to run through it? Really? The docent was nice enough but obviously doesn't care about his job. It was almost funny how he was moving us through as fast as the candy on Lucy's conveyer belt. I reluctantly recommend the tour because the house/history is amazing, but the tour itself desperately needs a new guide and at least double the time to enjoy it. The girl at the front that sold the tickets was a delight: she enthusiastically answered our questions and actually seemed to enjoy engaging with guests.

Old City Park is awesome! It's a few miles out from the part of Moab that everyone visits (all the…read morehotels and restaurants), but well worth the 10-15 minute drive. The course is a full 18 holes in a very nice park that includes nice picnicking spots and a duck pond. Each hole has a beautifully made sign that includes the hole length, par, a tip for how to approach it, a Google Earth map of the tee and line to the hole, and a local sponsor. These are easily some of the better signs I've seen while playing and it made it very easy for us to go as first timers to the course. We had no problem locating baskets, the next holes, and everything else. Some of the further off baskets have awesome flags attached to the top so that you can see them from anywhere you're throwing. It made for some nice, relaxing disc golf. The course is sandy with quite a bit of trees and bushes. There is a good variety to the holes, lots of tricky shots, and lots of chances for your disc to get lost. Hole 7 was a bad one for me in particular. You start at the top of the hill and are throwing down to a basket around a corner you can't see. You are probably 50+ feet above where the basket it and the basket is 375 feet away. These kind of shots are tricky because of how the disc floats to the left when you're so high up above the ground. I landed 2 discs in the trees and had to spend quite a bit of time hunting them down, a third disc landed over in the fenced off area to the right (a watershed), but I managed to safely get it. Overall this is a great course to stop by and try out. Make sure you bring water as well, because it is always hot in Moab. This was a perfect spot for a round on our way out to play Base Camp.

This 18 hole golf is one of the best laid-out and labeled courses I have ever played. They have…read morehole markers guiding you to each tee box to minimize those moments where you stumble around searching aimlessly. Also, each tee box has a topo and hole description so that you know where to aim for those juniper - hid baskets. The course is easy to find. It's a few miles south of town off spanish trail Rd. Being it's a desert, expect heavy sage brush and a handful of junipers. All of the holes are par 3, but they lean on the longer side. So, make sure to bring a good driver and know how to use it. Nothing was terribly technical, you just need to throw the distance. Hole 16, I recall?, does have a gully off to the left (topo at tee box forewarns you). Don't underestimate it like I did. It's a good twenty foot ditch with water and steep edges. You can't see it from the tee box, but landing a disc there is a pain. If you brought disc golfs, this course makes for a great rest day activity.