Field Station becomes Slackline Moab under Hilton’s Outset Collection
The Moab property that opened as Field Station in 2023 is becoming “Slackline Moab” following a partnership between AutoCamp and Hilton.
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Moab Brewery location within Salt Lake City International Airport opens
The Moab Brewery has landed at Salt Lake City International Airport. The new Concourse B location pours Moab-brewed beer after the local company was chosen to be featured in the new airport expansion.
Local highlining guide Faith Dickey receives Southern Entrepreneur Award
Faith Dickey, owner of Elevate Outdoors Guiding, has been recognized as the Southern Entrepreneur of the Year by the Women’s Business Center of Utah at the recent Exploring Possibilities Conference in Cedar City. The award honors her innovative approach to making highlining—the sport of walking on narrow webbing stretched between high points—accessible to people of all abilities in the Moab area.
Rooftop sign for Elsie’s café turns heads on Moab’s Main Street
Petty described plan for Elsie’s as a “European/American-retro-style restaurant serving coffee, treats and light meals” with outdoor seating right on one of Moab’s busiest downtown corners. According to sign painter Nick Garrett, the project took about 13 months in the design and planning phases.
A new chapter: The Last Page Bookstore in Moab opens off Main Street
The Last Page Book Shop & Juice Bar quietly opened in early May and celebrated its official ribbon-cutting with the Moab Chamber of Commerce this week. Owner Jasmin Atwood said opening a bookstore and sharing “how magical books can be with other people” had been a dream for years. The restored 112-year-old building at 55 E. 100 South spoke to her when she saw it listed as a commercial property.
Grand County seeks resignation over comments calling Kane Springs development deal ‘corrupt’
Should appointed officials be held to different speech standards than ordinary citizens? Grand County Planning Commissioner Laura Long faces a request for her resignation for comments opposing the Kane Springs development that she made as a private citizen.
Daily flights between Moab and Denver return today
Contour Airlines, which has served Moab with flights to Phoenix since early 2024, is adding the connection as a new partnership with United Airlines.
Welcome Home, Wabi! WabiSabi reopens at new location on Center Street
WabiSabi has a new home! 💜 Moab’s beloved thrift store is now open at 198 E. Center Street and accepting donations from 10–5 this week. The store’s still settling in, but the doors are open and the vibes are strong.
Luxury train route adds Salt Lake stop to Denver-Moab trip
Rocky Mountaineer’s luxury train route now includes a Salt Lake City stop on its Denver-Moab trip, offering a three-day journey starting at $2,123.
The Skybound Traveler: A local’s passion project brings the oracle to the crag
Moab-based creator Daniel McNeil has combined his passion for climbing with spiritual insight in The Skybound Traveler, a beautifully illustrated oracle deck. Dan talked to us about the challenges of launching a Kickstarter campaign and the joy of sharing this project. Read more about The Skybound Traveler in our latest feature at Moab Sun News. [Video interview included]