Moab Information Center (The MIC)

05/29/2026

🎬 Explore Moab Through Film

Looking for a deeper connection to the places you're exploring?

The Moab Information Center is now offering a collection of short films that highlight the landscapes, recreation areas, wildlife, and stories that make southeastern Utah unique!

Learn about living soil crust, ephemeral pools, dark skies, and more!

These films are available on demand, just ask a staff member to start one for you.

We're excited to offer this program in partnership with Grand County and Sand Flats Recreation Area, helping connect visitors with the stories behind the landscapes they came to see. 🥰

📍 Moab Information Center
🎥 Free to watch

05/07/2026

We hope to see you tonight, May 7th, at 6 pm at the Moab Information Center for a great lecture from John Weisheit!

Join us at the Moab Information Center for an evening of geology, history, and discovery!
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May 7 | Grove K. Gilbert by John Weisheit⁠
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Grove K. Gilbert (1843–1918) was a foundational American geologist and a true giant of geomorphology who transformed how we understand landscape evolution, erosion, and sedimentation. His work spanned planetary geology and atmospheric science, and his contributions helped shape the language we still use to describe geologic features today. Gilbert also established the first hydrology laboratory at Berkeley and played a key role in the early years of the U.S. Geological Survey.⁠
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Join us to explore the legacy of one of geology’s most influential minds and how his work continues to shape the landscapes we see today.⁠
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📍 Moab Information Center | Free & open to the public

04/29/2026

See you tomorrow!

Join us at the Moab Information Center for an engaging evening of learning, reflection, and conversation.

April 30 | Visit with Respect: Reframing How Society Views Cultural Sites by Semira Crank and Jeremy Martin

“Visit With Respect” is more than a phrase. It reflects a deeply ingrained cultural mindset that Indigenous Tribes have long practiced and continue to uphold today. Join us to learn about the educational campaign Visit With Respect and explore what it means to be an ally to the landscape while better understanding the cultural context of these important places. This program is part of the Four Corners Lecture Series.

📍 Moab Information Center | Free & open to the public

04/17/2026

Celebrate Earth Day with us 🌎

Join us on Wednesday, April 22 at 7 pm at Star Hall (159 E Center Street) for a special screening of Stewart Udall: The Politics of Beauty.

This powerful documentary explores the legacy of Stewart Udall and his lasting impact on the protection of our shared public lands.

We’ll also be joined by special guest Lena Pace, Superintendent of the Southeast Utah Group for the National Park Service.

Free and open to the public. Come celebrate Earth Day with a story that helped shape the landscapes we love.

Presented by Grand County Public Library and Canyonlands Natural History Association.

03/13/2026

Keeping trails open starts with showing up. 🏜️ During Easter Jeep Safari 2026, TORA and Tread Lightly! are partnering with the Bureau of Land Management and ORBA for a hands-on stewardship project along the first two miles of the Kane Creek Safari Route.

Volunteers are needed! Join in to help BLM staff install buck-and-rail fencing at designated locations to protect sensitive resources, clearly define the travel route, and help ensure long-term motorized access.

📅 When: Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
📍Where: Staging location near Kane Creek Road
⚠️ Limited to 15 vehicles
🥪 Lunch provided by TORA

Show up. Pitch in. Help keep our trails open. Sign-up here: https://fs29.formsite.com/SEMAEvents/councilnetworkevents/fill?id59=EJS26&id57=Source

03/09/2026

UPDATE: After meeting with the construction team this morning, we have decided to reopen campsites 1-10 at Grandstaff Campground!

Planning a Moab trip? Heads up, Grandstaff Campground on River Road (SR-128) will be closed starting March 9 through the end of October.

This closure will provide a safe staging area for construction equipment being used for an exciting new project! The popular paved bike path along the road is being extended an additional half mile, all the way to Grandstaff Canyon, which will create a much safer exit for cyclist completing the popular mountain bike trail, The Whole Enchilada. This will also provide better access to the Grandstaff Canyon hiking trail.

Access to Grandstaff Canyon Trailhead and the Porcupine Rim parking area will remain open, as will access to the vault toilet nearby. Visitors should plan for time delays during construction. The project will reduce SR-128 to one lane, with traffic control beginning March 9, through the end of October. Thank you UDOT and partners for seeing this project across the finish line!

02/11/2026

01/06/2026

Visiting national parks doesn’t always require an entrance fee. Every year, the National Park Service designates several fee-free days, when entrance fees are waived at national parks across the country.

These days are a great opportunity to explore new places, revisit favorite parks, or introduce someone to public lands for the first time. While entrance fees are waived, all other park rules still apply, and popular parks may be busier than usual. Planning ahead is always a good idea!

February 16: Presidents Day (Washington's Birthday)
May 25: Memorial Day
June 14: Flag Day/President Trump's birthday
July 3–5: Independence Day weekend
August 25: 110th Birthday of the National Park Service
September 17: Constitution Day
October 27: Theodore Roosevelt's birthday
November 11: Veterans Day

11/05/2025

Our food drive is still running ❤️

Many of our friends across federal agencies are affected by the government shutdown, and we’re stepping up to help.⁠ Canyonlands Natural History Association is hosting a food drive for government employees and their families.⁠
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🧡 Drop-off location: Moab Information Center (corner of Main & Center Streets, Moab)⁠
🥫 What to bring: Nonperishable food, toiletries, and other essentials⁠
📦 Collection runs until further notice⁠
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Every can, box, and bag helps support the people who care for our public lands and communities. 🌄⁠
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If you’d like to help but don’t live near Moab, you can still contribute! We’re gratefully accepting Kroger brand or Visa gift cards by mail, which will be converted into food and essential items for federal employees and their families.

Mail to:
Canyonlands Natural History Association
Attn: Food Drive
3015 S Hwy 191
Moab, UT 84532

If you’re a federal employee affected by the shutdown, you’re welcome to stop by the Moab Information Center between 8am and 5pm to pick up food and essentials. Please visit the front desk and a CNHA team member will guide you to the food collection area. We kindly ask that you bring your federal employee ID (or other proof of federal employment) for verification.

10/27/2025

Many of our friends across federal agencies are affected by the government shutdown, and we’re stepping up to help.

Canyonlands Natural History Association is hosting a food drive for government employees and their families.

🧡 Drop-off location: Moab Information Center (corner of Main & Center Streets, Moab)
🥫 What to bring: Nonperishable food, toiletries, and other essentials
📦 Collection runs until further notice

Every can, box, and bag helps support the people who care for our public lands and communities. 🌄

Please help spread the word!