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The Topaz World War II Japanese Incarceration Site

Moab Sun News1 year ago1 year ago

Later this summer, the Moab Museum will display “A Moab Prison Camp: Japanese American Incarceration in Utah,” an exhibition curated by the team to explore the stories of the 55 individuals incarcerated at Dalton Wells near Moab. 

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The White Rim: Moab’s most distinct geologic feature?

Moab Sun News1 year ago1 year ago

Moab’s White Rim draws visitors not only for its unmistakable coloration – the striking geologic feature marks the edge of an ancient sand dune environment and broader marine conditions that formed 500 million years ago.

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A poem about Moab as it used to be, by one resident 

Ali Harford1 year ago1 year ago

While many of us are drawn to the red rocks and Moab for its awe-inspiring splendor, the sheer sandstone cliffs, and winding waterways, our community and connections with one another so often have a more profound impact on our image of this desert landscape. 

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Celebrating Colorado River Day

Ali Harford1 year ago1 year ago

The Colorado River represents 1,450 miles of lifeblood for much of the American West, the foundation of many industries throughout the Upper and Lower Basins, and the historic and present home to the…

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Moab History: Moab to Monument Valley Films

Moab Sun News1 year ago1 year ago

“John Ford had just finished directing … his fourth movie filmed in Monument Valley. Looking for a change of scenery for his next production, Wagonmaster, it was suggested that he take a look at the magnificent landscapes around Moab. 

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Walking down the historic path of Spanish exploration in the Southwest

Moab Sun News1 year ago1 year ago

This week, the Moab Museum team dives into the history of Spanish exploration in the state of Utah.

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Considering the 1855 Elk Mountain Mission

Moab Sun News1 year ago1 year ago

This week, the Museum team explores the Elk Mountain Mission, one of the first European attempts at colonization of the Moab Valley.

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A Legacy of Care: Moab Regional Hospital rises

Moab Sun News2 years ago2 years ago

Moab’s medical history is defined by dedicated caregivers, both inside and outside hospital walls. From doctors making house calls on horseback to nurses hosting supply drives during pandemics, the Moab community has adapted…

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A Legacy of Care: Growing the I.W. Allen Memorial Hospital

Moab Sun News2 years ago2 years ago

Moab’s medical history is defined by dedicated caregivers both inside and outside hospital walls. From doctors making house calls on horseback to nurses hosting supply drives during pandemics, the Moab community has been…

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Moab History: Legacy of Care – The Grand County Hospital 

Moab Sun News2 years ago2 years ago

Moab’s medical history is defined by dedicated caregivers both inside and outside hospital walls. From doctors making house calls on horseback to nurses hosting supply drives during pandemics, the Moab community has been…

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