Moab's booming tourism is awesome for business, but locals are starting to freak out about losing their town's vibe. They're worried it'll become another overcrowded tourist trap.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 7 mentions in the last 30 days, 3 the 60 before.
More tourists mean more money flowing into local businesses, which is great for the economy.
Local businesses and anyone looking for a job in the hospitality sector are cashing in on the tourist rush.
Long-time residents might feel priced out or overwhelmed by the crowds, and the town's unique charm could be at risk.
With just days to bid and seven weeks to launch, the county's Arches shuttle RFP timeline leaves real questions about staffing, legal review, transparency and whether a local business could ever win.
In just the month of May last year, there were 13 rescues in a seven-day stretch.
"The MIC restrooms remain open until 9 p.m. during the season and are the only public restrooms available in town, making them a critical resource for the community and visitors alike."
Commissioners unanimously approved creating a full-time administrative assistant position for the Moab Office of Tourism ...
The U.S. Department of Transportation has selected SkyWest Airlines to provide Essential Air Service at Canyonlands Regional Airport, restoring Salt Lake City flights and connecting Moab to both the United and Delta networks starting Oct. 1.
Commercial flights between Moab and Salt Lake City will return Oct. 1 after the U.S. Department of Transportation selected SkyWest Airlines to provide commercial air service at Canyonlands Regional Airport. In an order issued June 12, the department ...
378 people answered a survey on off-highway vehicles — most don't drive one and they're far more bothered by the noise than the speed.
Arches National Park recorded 180,978 recreation visits in April, marking its busiest April since 2021 during the first peak visitation season in several years without timed-entry reservations. The total was up about 11.7% from last April, according ...
A 2024 federal rule that for the first time treated conservation as a use of public land alongside grazing, mining and energy was formally rescinded May 11. In its nearly two years on the books, no leases were ever issued under it.
You Asked, We Answered — readers sent more than 120 questions about Grand County’s $500,000 local match for the Arches shuttle pilot, approved 4-3 on May 19. Here are the answers we can give now, sourced to the May 19 packet, the Via plan summary, th...
Proposal for Arches National Park in Moab to be discussed in meeting with Trump officials Moab Sun News
This Utah city prepares for large movie production with crew members already landing The Salt Lake Tribune
This small Utah recreation gem is catching attention. Can it avoid becoming Moab? The Salt Lake Tribune
Moab Area Transit resumes peak service hours March 16 The Times-Independent
Utahraptor State Park near Moab prepares for grand opening TownLift, Park City News
Moab businesses file lawsuit against city, county for violating Utah law regarding ATVs KUTV
The Reality of Van Life in Moab, Utah Utah Stories
City popular with tourists named most expensive Utah destination ABC4 Utah
Moab’s Identity Crisis: Will Moab Become a Town for Tourists, Locals, or NIMBYS? Utah Stories
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