Spending Christmas at Utah

Spending your Christmas vacation at the breathtakingly beautiful Red Rock Valley in Moab is the best Christmas gift you can give yourself. Christmas in Moab is sure going to be an unforgettable experience for you and your family. In winters, the entire region becomes a snowy wonderland replete with skiing, snow-shoeing, sledding, snowmobiling, snowboarding and cross country skiing provisions. The Christmas tree lighting and Electric Light Parade make the holiday season here all the more festive and delightful. There are lots of fun Christmas activities in Utah waiting for you.

Moab Utah is the ultimate destination for mountain biking, 4×4 adventure tour, rafting, and exploring Arches National Park. You would be able to witness exceptional rock formations and enormous stretches of stunning desert at area attractions like Monument Valley, Canyonlands national Park, Rainbow Bridge National Monument, Goblin Valley State Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Valley of the Gods, Dead Horse Point, and the San Rafael Swell.

Spend a peaceful weekend at Lake Powell in Glen Canyon and enjoy a Moab rafting adventure along the Green River or in Cataract Canyon on the Colorado River. There are innumerous mountain biking trails in the vicinity of Moab, including the White Rim Trail, Kokopelli Trail, and the Slickrock Trail which is the most preferred among locals.

There are endless lodging options in Moab: you can choose from the various Moab hotels and Moab condos, as well as campgrounds. Other towns in the vicinity like Green River and Blanding Utah too have provisions for lodging and other services and amenities. You can seek the help of internet for Moab car rental and transportation information, Moab camping grounds, and other Moab lodging options.

When you are spending Christmas at Moab, you must visit the Winter Sun Festival to get a taste of the festive fervor here. This is a weekend holiday event filled with fun, food, activities and revelry. Activities here include Winter Sun 10K Run, Electric Light Parade, Tree Lighting Ceremony, musicians and carolers, Main St. Merchant Specials, two Arts and Craft Fairs, a Community Dance, refreshments besides a date with the Santa!

The Electric Light Parade is a must watch: this wonderful exhibit of lighted floats and holiday costumes has continued to attract more and more spectators each year. It sets the holiday mood as friends and families take pleasure in the dazzling collection of lighted floats as they travel along Main Street downtown. The Christmas Tree Lighting at County Courthouse is an equally beautiful sight. Also, take a walk through Moab’s galleries, shops, and cafes and behold locally created fine Moab art.