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Moab Outdoor Adventure

Arches National Park

Klondike Dinosaur Tracks

Fisher Tower Trail

Porcupine Rim

Mill Canyon Dinosaur Trail

San Rafael Swell

Mill Canyon Copper Mill

Castle Tower Trail

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Matrimony Spring

 

For those that know about Matrimony Spring, use it frequently as the water is always running, cool, fresh and good tasting. It is a tradition for campers, hikers, bikers and locals alike to fill up at the spring. The name comes from the legend that early settlers that were newly married found the spring. Once drinking from it they vowed never to leave Moab.  It is said, that if you drink from the spring you will not leave Moab. Well, obviously that is not true because I have been drinking from it for 17 years. However, I do return ever year, sometimes twice a year. Maybe the spring plays a little part in that return.

To find the spring, drive north out of Moab. Before crossing over the Colorado River, turn right on River Rd (Route 128). After a few 100 yards there will be a paved pull-off on the right. The spring is at the end of the pull off. Over the years I have seen varied ways of having the water lift high enough to get a water bottle under it. Years ago there was a pretty good pipe. Recent years there was just rocks built up with a piece of aluminum.

Currently there is a good large PVC pipe. Be aware there is road construction before and at the pull off but it is still easy to pull off and park.

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Tarantulas

To my surprise, I came across this Tarantula several years ago while driving along Dry Creek Rd, near Brins Mesa trailhead and thought I would post a warning. My warning is really to be careful not to step on them.  They are relatively harmless unless you have arachnophobia.  As with any wildlife, do not try and pick up this critter. They have a set of fangs that can give you a nasty bite.  Just admire from a short distance.

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Scorpions

Scorpions come out at night for the most part, unless you go looking for them under rocks or dark places like cracks in the sandstone rock. One of my favorite things to do in Sedona is to hike up to a high point to watch the sunset. This means returning to my car in the dark by headlamp. The photo I have here is a Bark Scorpion I came across while hiking down from Cathedral Rock at night after watching the sunset. The descent at Cathedral requires you to use your hands, so be careful and look before you place you hand or sit to slide on your butt. While the bite won’t kill you, it doesn’t tickle!

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Red Rocks Visitor Center

 

There are several reasons to stop into the Red Rock Visitor Center when in Sedona. The Center has great information about the history of the area with nice displays and maps. The rangers are very knowledgeable on this history but more important on current happenings in the area. I always stop in to find out if there are any trail closures and what the road conditions to access the trailheads. They will also advise to fire conditions. If it is your first time visiting Sedona and are not sure what to do or see in terms of hiking and Coconino National Forest, the rangers can make some great recommendations. The visitor center is open everyday from 8am to 5pm.

Address: 8375 State Route 179, Sedona
Directions: Located off rt. 179 at mile marker 304.7.
Phone: 928-282-4119

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