Shop local this holiday season: Get great gifts and keep dollars here

Crave Moab

Crave Moab offers a curated selection of unique gifts and home goods including ornaments, decorations, mugs, jewelry and more.

Back of Beyond Books

Moab’s independent bookstore may be small, but it has a big selection, including an online option at bookshop.org. “Physical books are the perfect gift,” said owner Andy Nettell. “They are portable and the battery never runs down; books are full of wisdom, humor, history, information and inspiration.”

Desert Thread

Is there a knitter in your life? Desert Thread is dedicated to stocking quality supplies and the finest fibers and tools for knitting, crochet, spinning, and felting, including an array of local homegrown yarn and spinning fibers.

Desert Wild

Desert Wild’s inventory puts a modern spin on outdoor clothing and gifts with a retro-national park feel. Items for sale include ornaments made of engraved wood and metal as well as puzzles and games and socks, beanies and hats. There’s also a baby section that includes outdoor-themed onesies and soft, animal-patterned shoes.

Forget Me Knot

You’ll find seasonal decor and gift baskets as well as fresh flowers, plants and more.

Gallery Moab

Would the object of your affection enjoy an objet d’art? Gallery Moab is a cooperative gallery founded by a group of local artists including award-winning painters, sculptors, ceramicists, photographers and jewelry designers whose artistic vision is often shaped by the uniquely beautiful landscape of the Colorado Plateau.

Gear Heads

Hiking, biking, camping and climbing – Gear Heads has all the gear for the outdoorsy person on your shopping list.

Indigo Alley

Upscale and trendy clothing for the fashionistas in your circle sourced from socially and environmentally conscious brands.

Moab Barkery

For your fur babies and four-legged friends, the Moab Barkery has all the goodies including toys, treats, grooming products and high-end foods with no corn, wheat, soy or by-products.

Moab Gear Trader

Moab Gear Trader has you covered for winter sports with cross-country skis, boots, poles, sleds, tubes, snowshoes, avalanche safety gear and more. “Come by and let our friendly staff show you all of the great outdoor gift options” for every season, said owner Marshall Dvorscak including “Moab’s best selection of stickers.”

Moab Made

Original paintings, prints, jewelry, clothing, sculpture, ceramics and more: If it’s made in Moab, it’s likely in Moab Made.

The Moab Sun News

Here at the Moab Sun News, we strive to provide high-quality local news free to readers and with great rates for advertisers. You can also support our journalism and get the news delivered straight to your inbox by purchasing our e-Edition. And, we offer our “Pay It Forward” program so you can support both local journalism and charitable works when you purchase ad space for a local nonprofit.

Moab Treasure

Moab Treasure offers a unique mix of clothing, jewelry, accessories and decor at great prices.

Moonflower Community Cooperative

Give the gift of healthy eating with a gift card, or add some sweetness to a gift bag with a bar of organic chocolate. There are all kinds of ethically sourced giftables at Moonflower Community Cooperative including locally made tinctures, soaps, body care and more.

Red Tail Air

The beauty of the land is revealed in a new way from the air.

Redtail Air Adventures is Moab’s only air tour operator permitted to fly directly above Southeast Utah’s National Parks including Arches and Canyonlands, as well as the tribal park of Monument Valley. Red Tail offers pilot-narrated scenic airplane tours and biplane rides over the cliffs and canyons in the Moab area, including photography tours and custom tours.

Rumpus Room Studio

Handcrafted, colorful, unique earrings made in Moab by local Nara Bopp– and 15% of proceeds are donated to a different charitable cause each month.

Tumbleweed

Tumbleweed sells handcrafted gifts and works of art including pottery, jewelry, recycled and repurposed art and more.

When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day

Where: 83 N. Main St.

Contact: 435-259-5154

Website: www.backofbeyondbooks.com; www.bookshop.org/shop/backofbeyondbooks

When: Mondays through Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: 137 N. Main St.

Contact: 435-355-0348; info@shopcravemoab.com

Website: www.shopcravemoab.com

When: Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Where: 29 E. Center St.

Contact: 435-259-8404; info@desertthread.com

Website: www.desertthread.com

When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day

Where: 79 N. Main St.

Contact: 435-355-0115

Website: www.indigoalleyboutique.com

When: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday by appointment

Where: 40 N. 100 West

Contact: 435-259-0095

Website: www.byfmk.com

When: Noon to 4 p.m. every day and by appointment

Where: 59 S. Main St. #1

Contact: 435-355-0024

Website: www.gallerymoab.com

When: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: 1040 S. Main St.

Contact: 435-259-4327

Website: www.moabgear.com

When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day

Where: 77 N. Main St.

Contact: 435-355-0519

Website: www.indigoalleyboutique.com

When: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: 200 N. 100 West

Contact: 435-259-8080; info@moabbarkery.com

Website: www.themoabbarkery.com

When: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day

Where: 300 S. Main St.

Contact: 435-355-0333

Website: www.moabgeartrader.com

When: Sunday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: 82 N. Main St.

Contact: 435-210-0650

Website: www.moabmade.com

Contact: 435-259-6261; kevin.moabsunnews@gmail.com

Website: www.moabsunnews.com

When: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day

Where: 83 E. Center St.

Contact: 435-210-4433; moabtreasure@gmail.com

When: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day

Where: 39 E. 100 North

Contact: 435-259-5712; info@moonflower.coop

Website: www.moonflower.coop

Where: 94 W. Aviation Way

Contact: 435-259-7421; info@flyredtail.com

Website: www.flyredtail.com

Contact: info@moabrumpusroom.com

Website: www.rumpusroom.work/studio

When: Sunday and Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ; Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: 31 N. Main St.

Contact: 435-259-0099

E-mail: amanda@tumbleweedmoab.com