Island in the Sky District

I've seen a lot of photos of Mesa Arch. What you don't see are the days when a bus load of 40 photographers unload from a huge tour bus and take up all the spots for a good picture, all lined up with a wall of tripods. Then some days you get very lucky!
I've seen a lot of photos of Mesa Arch. What you don't see are the days when a bus load of 40 photographers unload from a huge tour bus and take up all the spots for a good picture, all lined up with a wall of tripods. Then some days you get very lucky!
Right after the Sunrise at Mesa Arch, we headed back to Shafer Overlook to get this shot. #OnTheRoad
Because of the way the sun lights up the canyon as it retreats, this is one of my favorite places to end a day of #adventure . Canyonlands National Park has held a huge piece of my heart since the very first day I set eyes on it... It rivals the Grand Canyon with it's expansive views that go on for days! This past September Daniel, my photographer proposed to me on an overlook in Canyonlands, not unlike this one. 😍 #wheretoexplorenext #thebestisyettocome #adventure #getlost #optoutside #getoutdoors #naturelovers #nature #adventureculture #explore #exploremore #keepexploring #wildandfree #wildernessculture #travel #travelstoke #roamtheplanet #wanderlust #travellife #travelgram #letsgosomewhere #mytinyatlas #stayandwander #wandermore #adventureawaits #liveyouradventure #discoverearth #sheisnotlost #iamatraveler
I think Canyonlands will always have a huge piece of my heart. From the first time I set eyes on this place it took my breath away! The views here rival that of the Grand Canyon without the craziness for the crowds. It's definitely one of my favorite National Parks in the USA, and makes for some epic landscape photography, #wheretoexplorenext #thebestisyettocome #adventure #getlost #optoutside #getoutdoors #naturelovers #nature #adventureculture #explore #exploremore #keepexploring #wildandfree #wildernessculture #travel #travelstoke #roamtheplanet #wanderlust #travellife #travelgram #letsgosomewhere #mytinyatlas #stayandwander #wandermore #adventureawaits #liveyouradventure #discoverearth #sheisnotlost #iamatraveler

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Mesa Arch Trail showing a gorge or canyon, landscape views and mountains

Mesa Arch Trailhead

5/5(4 reviews)

Watch the spectacular sunrise under the frame of a low-sloping arch at the end of one of the state’s most popular trails.

Mesa Arch Trailhead
Mesa Arch, Canyonlands National Park, Utah, USA

Mesa Arch

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mesa Arch during your travels in Moab. Amble around the area's scenic parks or seek out the hiking trails.

Mesa Arch
Moab featuring a gorge or canyon, tranquil scenes and landscape views

Green River Overlook

This viewpoint over the Island in the Sky landscape in Canyonlands National Park is well worth the 1-hour drive from Moab.

Green River Overlook
Upheaval Dome showing a gorge or canyon, hiking or walking and landscape views

Upheaval Dome

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Whether salt pressure or a meteorite created this crater, it is an unforgettable sight at the end of its namesake trail.

Upheaval Dome
Big vistas from the Island in the Sky section of the park. #OnTheRoad

Island in the Sky Visitor Center

Island in the Sky Visitor Center is just one of the places to see in Moab, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

Island in the Sky Visitor Center
Canyonlands National Park featuring mountains, tranquil scenes and desert views

Grand View Point Trailhead

For the best views in Utah’s Island in the Sky District, pull over at this popular viewpoint, where the rewards far outweigh the efforts.

Grand View Point Trailhead

Top Island in the Sky District Hotel Deals

Aarchway Inn

Aarchway Inn

3 out of 5
1551 North Highway 191 Moab UT
Aarchway Inn
My Place Hotel-Moab, UT

My Place Hotel-Moab, UT

3 out of 5
1500–1522 N Main St Moab Moab UT
My Place Hotel-Moab, UT
Comfort Suites Moab near Arches National Park

Comfort Suites Moab near Arches National Park

2.5 out of 5
400 North Main Moab UT
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Hoodoo Moab, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hoodoo Moab, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
111 N. 100W Moab Utah, 84532 Moab UT
Hoodoo Moab, Curio Collection by Hilton
Expedition Lodge Moab Arches National Park

Expedition Lodge Moab Arches National Park

2.5 out of 5
168 North Main Street Moab UT
Expedition Lodge Moab Arches National Park
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Moab

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Moab

2.5 out of 5
1863 North Highway 191 Moab UT
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Moab
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Moab

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Moab

3 out of 5
815 S Main St Moab UT
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Moab
Hotel Moab Downtown

Hotel Moab Downtown

2.5 out of 5
182 S Main St Moab UT
Hotel Moab Downtown
Homewood Suites by Hilton Moab

Homewood Suites by Hilton Moab

3 out of 5
132 N. Main Street Moab UT
Homewood Suites by Hilton Moab
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