Moab and the railroad
In the past, railroads have had a tremendous influence on the settlement of the Western United States.
Moab History
The ghost town of Castleton, Utah
Nestled by the foot of the La Sal Mountains near Castle Valley, the traces of a ghost town are slowly fading into the landscape.
In hot weather, Moab residents head to the Colorado River
As temperatures rise and the Colorado River quickens its pace with springtime snowmelt, Moabites take to the river. Beloved today for both its wild whitewater and placid sections, the river draws recreational watercraft…
How Utah State Route 128 came to be
Today, the trip from Moab to Castle Valley along the Colorado River is a scenic thirty-minute drive: smoothly paved with numerous recreational attractions along the way. Creating Utah 128, also known as the…
The dawn of off-road travel in Moab
Off-road vehicle tourism has boomed in recent years, solidifying Moab’s reputation as a four-wheeling capitol of the world. How did Moab become such a renowned off-road vehicle destination? Southeastern Utah’s scenic landscape, of…
Moab History: The rocky tale of a Moab steamboat
As temperatures climb back up toward t-shirt weather, Moabites and visitors alike begin to turn to the cool waters of the river. Long beloved for its rapids and stunning scenery, the Colorado River…
School spirit: student snapshots through time
As in many small towns, school has long been at the center of social life for the Moab community. There have been numerous school buildings serving Grand County students since the first school…
A tour of a mountain ghost town: The Moab Museum takes us to Miner’s Basin
Over a hundred years ago, a small community was established high in the La Sal Mountains. Miner’s Basin, also known simply as Basin, was founded in 1889 with high hopes of mining prosperity….
Grand County’s ghost towns: Boom and bust in Sego
Grand County is rich in ghost towns. From the La Sal Mountains to the banks of the Colorado River, canyon country has seen numerous communities grow and dry up during the past hundred…
The Story of Cisco: The rise, fall and rise again of a small Utah town
Cisco, Utah, is a former railroad town and ranching hub. While Cisco is not a ghost town- the 2020 U.S. Census recorded four residents – Cisco has seen busier days. The town of…