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Join us at 2pm and 6pm for screenings of the PBS film Betrayed: Surviving an American Concentration Camp. Discover the story of a group of Japanese Americans and their incarceration by the U.S. government during World War II. Through the compelling voices of survivors of Minidoka, a concentration camp in the Idaho desert, Betrayed tells a universal story about unjust internment and the loss of civil rights.
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Join an artist and advocacy tour with writers, musicians, and filmmakers for an intimate, inspirational look at the remarkable ecological recovery that’s currently underway in Glen Canyon, even as climate change and drought drain Lake Powell to record lows.
Find out more »The first Canyonlands Half Marathon was run on May 1, 1976 had just 22 finishers, including a dog. Today, thousands of runners come together in March to enjoy the scenic red rock formations and winding Colorado River that Moab has come to be known for! Running parallel to Arches National Park and the Mighty Colorado, runners are in for a real treat. Long considered a "Bucket List" race, Canyonlands Half Marathon was named by Runners World UK, in their article…
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Do birds make your heart soar? Are you a falcon fanatic? Get the chance to meet one of HawkWatch International's Raptor Ambassadors face-to-face, learn their story, and discover lots of cool facts about their species! As outdoor recreation activities continue to grow in popularity, so do opportunities for humans to come into contact with wildlife, like raptors. Join Renata Vazquez from HawkWatch International to learn more about common ways that we encounter raptors while recreating and how best to minimize or…
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Warrior Women tells the story of mothers and daughters fighting for Native rights in the American Indian Movement of the 1970s. It unveils a female perspective of history, and examines the impact political struggles have on the children who bear witness. Free! Presented by Grand County Public Library
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The Easter Jeep Safari consists of trail rides, mostly day long trips, departing from Moab Utah throughout the 9 day long event. The official event is hosted by the Red Rock 4-Wheelers Inc. one of the local four wheel drive clubs of Moab. Participants provide their own four wheel drive vehicle, take care of their own food and non-alcoholic beverages for the trip. Suggested essentials, beyond plenty of water, include sun protection, and layered clothing in case of changing weather…
Find out more »Behind the Rocks Ultra starts and finishes at the Behind the Rocks Trail, along the border of the Behind the Rocks Wilderness Study Area. Moab's last hidden gem; its tall standing Navajo Sandstone domes and fins can be seen from many places along the course. This course traverses some remote trails, and give you the opportunity to enjoy the desert solitude. From smooth double track to sandy washes to technical doubletrack, to challenging singletrack, Behind the Rocks Ultra will test…
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IN THE DIRT is a documentary film about a group of passionate Native American cyclists who attempt to bring the sport of mountain biking to the Navajo Nation, where no bike shops exist. In 2018, retired pro cyclist Scott Nydam and his family moved to Gallup, New Mexico to pursue a healthcare job for his wife. Soon after their arrival, Scott began meeting passionate mountain bikers across the 28,000-mile expanse of the Navajo Nation who loved the bike and wanted…
Find out more »Curious what goes on behind the scenes at the Moab Museum? Interested in seeing local archives, oral histories, and paper collections? Join us upstairs at the Moab Museum for a peek behind the scenes. Volunteer Mindy Lammert will be showcasing a sampling of Grand County people & places from the region’s past using the Moab Museum archives. Museum staff will be on hand to give a tour of the Museum archives, orient visitors to the Mike Ford Research Library, and…
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Destiny: Is it born or is it made? Written for us or by us? You are invited to join the Storied Self, Moab’s local story slam, for an evening of stories and community. Bring your friends and put your name in the hat for a chance to tell your own personal 5-7 minute, true tale on the night’s theme, Destiny. Reception @ 5:30, Stories start @ 7 PM. Presented by Back of Beyond Books, Grand County Public Library, KZMU, Moab…
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Kimi Hill, Obata family historian and granddaughter of Chiura Obata, presents “The Life and Art of Chiura Obata.” Chiura Obata (1885 – 1975) ranks among the most significant California-based artists and Japanese American cultural leaders of the last century. His artistic career was interrupted when World War II fears and Executive Order 9066 forced Obata and 120,000 other Japanese Americans into incarceration camps. While imprisoned in Topaz, Utah, Obata created a flourishing art school, serving over 600 students and helping…
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Rose will be joining us virtually – program will be held in the Moab Museum’s South Gallery. Rose Masters, a volunteer and former National Park Service Ranger at Manzanar National Historic Site, will provide an overview of Manzanar’s history and share stories of some of the men incarcerated at Manzanar Relocation Center who were transferred to the Moab Isolation Center following the so-called ‘Manzanar Riot’.
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See how some of our local settings change over the seasons, or across many years, or even see some of the flowers that grow in those settings.
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Over three fully supported stages—covering 76 miles (123km) and 7,800 feet (2,400m) of elevation—you’ll race on legendary trails like Porcupine Rim and modern classics like Klondike and Mag 7. In all, it’s a fraction of what the Moab area has to offer, but only the best of the best make the cut. Once described as the “Unofficial Down-Country World Championships” by mountain bike racing legend, Geoff Kabush, Moab Rocks doesn’t pull any punches. This is a race, a festival, a…
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Grand County Trail Mix presents Spring Spruce-up. A weekend of service and spring cleaning for our trails, trailheads, & recreation resources at various locations around Moab, Utah. Orientation & work assignments on the evening of Friday, April 12. Dinner and volunteer party Saturday night.
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A portrait of life in the radioactive desert on the Navajo Reservation, following a group of indigenous scientists, elders, and activists as they work to protect a vital living space on contaminated land. Post-film panel discussion with film director | Presented by Rural Utah Project, Grand County Public Library, Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission, Heal Utah, and Working Films
Find out more »Guided trail runs, Thursday night Vendor Showcase, the famous Friday night dinner & raffle (including 1 dinner), one raffle ticket, one event sticker, and one official event t-shirt. There may be additional included swag as well! Registration is per vehicle; if you have passengers, you only need to register once.
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During WWII, almost the entire population of Japanese Americans on the West Coast were forcibly removed from their homes and incarcerated. Their only crime was looking like the enemy. Featuring the inspiring stories of people in the Japanese American community, the 1 hour documentary “Injustice at Home: Looking like the Enemy” focuses on Japanese Americans during WWII, both inside and outside the evacuation zone; chronicling their struggles and perseverance.
Find out more »Amasa Trail Race is a 25K and 15K through one of Moab's most prized trail systems. Run past petroglyphs, the famous whale rock, red rock, canyons, and the Colorado River, as you experience the desert in the spring time.
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YOU'RE INVITED: Join us for an evening celebration of the Moab Museum community and partner with us to make Museum programming, special events, and exhibitions possible. Community partners such as yourselves help us to introduce locals and traveling guests alike to our region’s cultural and natural history, and the big stories unfolding today across the region. Date: Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 Time: 6 pm-8:30 pm Location: The Grand Center, 182 N. 500 W., Moab, UT 84532
Find out more »This calendar is a courtesy for area visitors. Inclusion does not imply endorsement by Grand County, Utah. We make no warranties, express or implied, about the accuracy of the listed information. Grand County and its agents are not liable for any resulting liabilities or business practices of companies or event organizers mentioned or linked to on this website. Event organizers are solely responsible for obtaining all required permits for their events.
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