Discover Moab: Indigenous History, Deep Science and the Wild West in Utah’s Adventure Town

Moab, Utah, is one of America’s best adventure towns. Located on the doorstep of two of the country’s most spectacular national parks, and surrounded by mile-upon-mile of red rock canyons ripe for exploration, Moab is an outdoor lover’s dream. But dig a little deeper and you will find a wonder of science, history and ancient cultures too.

In today’s episode we’re going to reveal a different side to Moab. From dinosaur tracks fossilized in stone to petroglyphs painted on cliff faces, Moab is like a living museum of science and natural history. And we have three local experts to show us their favourite spots.

Tara Beresh, Director of Curation and Exhibits at the Moab Museum

Blaine Reniger, Founder of History Moab and a local guide

Mary Langworthy, Outreach Specialist at Science Moab

Highlights include:

• Learning the indigenous history of the Fremont, Puebloan and Ute people who have lived in this region for thousands of years.

• Hearing the story of Moab’s most famous gunslinger, Billy the Kid and where to find one of his old hideouts.

• Discovering the geology and ancient history of one of America’s geologic wonders.

• Getting insider tips on where to go for the best viewpoints and where to find world-class outdoor activities.

• Finding out about Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, two of America’s best, right on Moab’s doorstep.

FIND OUT MORE

Discover the real Moab! You don’t have to be an outdoor athlete or a national parks roadtripper to visit: come as you are and discover wild wonders at DiscoverMoab.com

MoabMuseum.org

HistoryMoab.org

ScienceMoab.org

Blaine Reniger Tour Guide: @grizzly_adventures

Check out five extraordinary ways to enjoy Moab’s cinematic outdoors at wanderlustmagazine.com

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CREDITS

This episode was produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry. Lyn Hughes and Laura Field introduce the show. Aaron Millar is the interviewer and script editor. Audio production by Charles Tyrie.