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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.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 2 mentions in the last 30 days, 11 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.
A new ledge forming downstream of Cataract Canyon could render the recently installed North Wash boat ramp unusable and stall miles of river restoration upstream.
Candidates in the 2026 Grand County races answer our tourism question — one specific action they'd take to protect residents' quality of life without undercutting the economy — in their own words.
Utah Unleashes a Tourism Transformation as Delta and United Airlines Restore Moab Air Connectivity Through Denver and Salt Lake City, Creating Faster Access to America’s Legendary Desert Wonders, National Parks and Outdoor Adventures From Octobe Tra...
Delta and United add tiny Utah airport near 2 national parks The Points Guy
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 ...
SkyWest wins federal air service contract, bringing United and Delta flights to Moab Moab Sun News
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...
Inside Moab’s Political Divide: Land, Tourism, and the Future of Grand County, Utah Utah Stories
Moab’s Identity Crisis: Off-Road Adventure, Tourism, and the Fight Over Utah’s Desert Trails Utah Stories
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
The city prepares for large production with crew members already landing in Moab. The Times-Independent
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