Grand County, Administrative division in eastern Utah, US.
Description
Grand County is an administrative division in eastern Utah characterized by red rock formations and river valleys that flow through the region. Two major rivers cut through the landscape, creating distinctive geological features.
History
The county was established in 1890 and took its name from a river that would be renamed in the early 1900s. This change in naming reflected evolving geographic understanding.
Culture
Ancestral puebloans farmed in settlements throughout the region, leaving behind structures that reveal how communities lived in this arid landscape. Their presence shaped how people understand and use this land today.
Practical
Moab, the county seat, serves as the main hub for visitors and offers lodging and services. Plan for driving time between different natural attractions spread across the region.
Did you know?
Mount Waas rises from the red rock landscape and often surprises visitors with its prominence in the otherwise dominated terrain. Few travelers know about this hidden peak.
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Crystal Geyser
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Slickrock Trail
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Fiery Furnace
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Corona Arch
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Grandstaff Canyon
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Double Arch
33.3 km
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Canyon Lands
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Courthouse Wash Pictographs
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Merrimac Butte
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