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  Moonlight Meadow is the place to watch the scenery change as the sun goes down. The view of Canyon Country is spectacularly framed between Haystack Peak and Brumley Ridge. Brew some tea, stay for the sunset and ski in the moonlight! For those who prefer a little warmer atmosphere, Arches and Canyonlands National Parks are open year-round, with the Visitor Centers closed only on Christmas Day. With the crowds of the main season gone, the serenity of the parks unfold as you explore nature and take in the sparkling beauty. Generally mild winters lend to sunny winter-warm days that make hiking especially pleasurable.   Under a blanket of white or even a skiff of snow the views in the parks are magnificent, with the glistening white snow creating a stark contrast against the red rock. Rock formations that go unnoticed during the other seasons, suddenly come to life in the winter snow. Photograph opportunities are spectacular due to the added dimensions brought out by the w...

  Known as "Adventure Central" and gateway to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Moab's red rock country is world famous for mountain biking, four-wheeling and whitewater rafting. Grand County, Utah, contains some of the world's most spectacular scenery. Within its boundaries lie Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Dead Horse Point State Park, Manti-La Sal National Forest, the Colorado River, and an abundance of Bureau of Land Management Recreation Areas. This region is an outdoor wonderland for hikers, bikers, sightseers, photography buffs, rafters, golfers, four wheelers, hunters, fishers, heritage culture seekers, and much more. With its combination of varied types of terrain and spectacular scenery, Moab has become known as a Mountain Biking Mecca for enthusiasts from all over the world. Mountain bikers of all skill levels will find trails to their liking in the Moab area. Moab is also the home of the world-famous Slickrock Bike Trail and several major annu...