Blanding

The gateway to Bridges. The gateway to the Trail of the Ancients. The gateway to Arches. The gateway to Goosenecks. Come to think of it, it would actually just be easier to tell you what Blanding isn't the gateway to, which in short is absoluely nothing. Blanding is its own little coop with hometown hospitality and small-town vibes. See everything southeastern Utah has to offer minus a pack of tourists blocking your camera view.

Our Five Favorites

5: Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum: Authentic village and kiva onsite along with one of the nation’s largest collections of pottery.

4: The Dinosaur Museum (April – October) See skeletons, fossils and eggs, along with handcrafted sculptures made by the owners of the museum.

3: Natural Bridges National Monument Three majestic natural bridges invite you to ponder the power of water.

2: Four Corners Monument This one-of-a-kind monument allows you to stand in Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona all at once.

1: House on Fire Ruins – Visit one of the nation’s most intriguing landscapes in Bears Ears National Monument.

Outdoor Activities

• World-class backcountry hiking and backpacking
• ATV and UHV trails throughout the entire county
• Valley of the Gods and Moki Dugway
• Muley Point Overlook
• Dark Sky Parks (Natural Bridges & Hovenweep)

Nearby Natural Wonders

• Arches National Park (75 Miles)
• Monument Valley Tribal Park (75 Miles)
• Four Corners Monument (70 Miles)
• Hovenweep National Monument (45 Miles)
• Natural Bridges National Monument (43 miles)

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TRAVEL BUREAU INFORMATION

BLANDING AREA TRAVEL COUNCIL
12 North Grayson Parkway
Blanding, Utah 84511
(435) 678-3662

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