The Best of Moab: A Photo Essay

In honor of my Moab, Arches & Canyonlands iPhone app released on iTunes last week, I wanted to share some of my favorite spots in Moab. To quote Ed Abbey, “This is the most beautiful place on Earth.” These lands have captured my soul like no other place on Earth and I hope you can see why.

Best Place to Watch the Sunrise in Moab

The Sun Rising Through Mesa Arch, Canyonlands National Park

Best Place to Catch the Moon Rise

The Moon Rising Near Fisher Towers, Utah

Best Canyonlands National Park Hike

The Joint Trail, Needles District of Canyonlands National Park

Best Arches National Park Hike

The Secluded Tower Arch Trail in Arches National Park

Best Primitive Camping Area

The Cottonwoods in Indian Creek, Utah

Most Amazing Petroglyph Panel

Birthing Rock in Kane Creek Canyon

Most Solitude

Canyonlands' Chesler Park in Winter

Best Chill Spot

On the Banks of the Mighty Colorado River

Most-Awe Inspiring and Death-Defying Vista

Dead Horse Point State Park

Best Moab Pit Toilet

The Open Air Pit Toilets at the Gold Bar Recreation Area