Moab Information Center (The MIC)

06/04/2026

Kick off AstroFest TONIGHT at 6pm at the MIC for a FREE special lecture with Ranger Kale on night skies!

The Fifth Annual Southeast Utah AstroFest starts today! Events may be shooting by as fast as a comet, but don’t fear, there’s still time to enjoy this year's festivities! 🌠
Find activity, location, and time details below:

June 4, 2026
⭐Moab Information Center
6–7 pm, Shedding Light on the Dark, a talk by Ranger Kale Wernsing

⭐Utahraptor State Park
📍 CCC Historic Site
9:30 pm Dark Sky Program
10:00–11:30 pm Telescope Viewing and Constellation Tours

June 5, 2026
⭐Island in the Sky District, Canyonlands National Park
📍 Grand View Point
9:30–10:00 pm Dark Sky Program
10:00–11:30 pm Telescope Viewing, Constellation Tours
📍 Green River Overlook
9:30–10:00 pm Dark Sky Program
10:00–11:30 pm Telescope Viewing, Constellation Tours

⭐Needles District, Canyonlands National Park
📍 The Needles Visitor Center
9:30 pm Dark Sky Program
10:00–11:30 pm Telescope Viewing, Constellation Tours

June 6, 2026
⭐Dead Horse Point State Park
📍 Visitor Center Area
5:00 pm Indoor arts & crafts activity.
7:00 pm Solar System Walk: Easy 1 mile hike. Bring hiking shoes and water.
9:30 pm Dark Sky Program
10:00–11:30 pm Telescope Viewing and Constellation Tours

⭐Natural Bridges National Monument
📍 Visitor Center Area
3:30 and 9:30 pm "Poetry and Darkness" with visiting poet Lauren Camp
8:45 pm Astronomy Program

June 7, 2026
⭐Arches National Park
📍 Visitor Center
8:00–9:00 pm Program: The Navajo Cosmos with Ravis Henry. An introduction to the Navajo cultural worldview and constellations. Enjoy an evening of cultural immersion and storytelling under the evening twilight and the glittering crystals of the night sky.
📍 Panorama Point
9:30–10:00 pm Dark Sky Program, Telescope Viewing, Constellation Tours
10:00–11:30 pm Telescope Viewing, Constellation Tours
📍 The Windows Section
9:30–10:00 pm Dark Sky Program
10:00–11:30 pm Telescope Viewing, Constellation Tours
📍 Delicate Arch Viewpoint
9:30–10:00 pm Dark Sky Program
10:00–11:30 pm Telescope Viewing, Constellation Tours

⭐Hovenweep National Monument
📍 Visitor Center Patio
8:30–9:30 pm Ranger program
9:30–11:00 pm Telescope Stations

🌌 For more information see the park website:
https://www.nps.gov/cany/planyourvisit/annual-southeast-utah-astrofest.htm

NPS photo

06/02/2026

Why does darkness matter?

Join Dark Sky Ranger Kale Wernsing for an exploration of the science, significance, and future of dark skies in our national parks.

As part of Southeast Utah AstroFest, this program will examine how artificial light affects people, plants, wildlife, and entire ecosystems, while highlighting the role national parks play in protecting one of our most valuable natural resources. We hope to see you there!

📅 June 4
🕕 6 pm
📍 Moab Information Center

Free and open to the public!

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