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The following are links to locations you may want to visit during your travels. The list will be kept quite basic, to the necessities- information and permitting sources, outfitters, gas, food, coffee, and internet. The links are arranged by town. This arrangement may change over time as more links are added.
Useful Information: Click here for information on fire restrictions in the state of Utah. Listen to KTNN- The Voice of the Navajo Nation online. It is fun and interesting to listen to the station as you drive through the area. They play a native song just after the hour and half hour, and the other two kinds of music the rest of the time (country and western). Utah streamflow information- realtime data on river flows from the USGS. Scroll through the list to find the nearest gage to your area of operation and click. Other Links for Your Free Time: The Mountain Gazette- Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance- WildEarth Guardians- Links by City: Moab- (See our Moab web page for more information on the city and surrounding area.) Well, the center of it all. One of many "official" websites for the town. Stop at the visitor's center (located at Main and Center streets) in the middle of town to get all of your questions answered. There are just too many options for food and coffee here, but our favorites are Wicked Brew- drive thru coffee- about 2 blocks north of the visitor's center on the same side (at 132 North Main St.). For a sit down coffee shop try the Mondo Cafe, right next to the visitor's center. They also have a bookstore there with a good selection of Ed Abbey's work. The Moab Brewery is on the right heading south- go through the main part of town just past the turn for the theatre. Coyote Shuttle offers tours and land shuttles to various locations around Moab for your hikes, rides or floats. We used them for a shuttle up to Dewey Bridge for a two day float of the Colorado River. Tag-A-Long Expeditions offers river shuttles to guided trips all around southern Utah. Also in Moab offering much of the same is Tex's Riverways. Monticello- the first city south of Moab on Highway 191. There is a newly-opened visitor's center on your right, near the south end of town. They have a public computer here and can answer questions. There is a BLM office on highway 191 just across from the coffee shop. They are open during the week, from 8 to 5 or so. Peace Tree coffee shop is on your left as you enter town- good coffee here. They also have a computer for public use (three dollars for 15 minutes I think), and wireless if you have your own. Blanding- below Monticello- on the way to Bluff and Cedar Mesa. There is a visitor's center here with internet access and a hose to fill up water cans- in the center of town on the left (they do lock the water hydrant at times- there is another hydrant in the parking lot of the Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum). Just past the visitor's center also on the left is Pizza Express- they do sell slices. Another couple of blocks takes you to the Canyon Country A&W / gas station. Turning left at the four way stop you will be heading out of town, towards Bluff. You will pass a park on your right, Clarks Market, and another gas station. There is now a Peace Tree coffee shop in Blanding. Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum- Located in Blanding, it is worth a visit- located at 660 West 400 North, Blanding, Utah 84511-0788. PH. (435) 678-2238 Bluff- further on down 191 heading south. Access to the San Juan river is found here. Sand Island campground is just west of Bluff. It is also the put-in for the San Juan river. There is a water hydrant near the entrance to the camping loops. While in Bluff be sure to visit Comb Ridge Coffee. They have some really great local art, and have a calendar of events. You will find it right on highway 191 as you pass through town. They have a computer for public use as well as wireless if you have your laptop with you. They are open Wednesday through Sunday from 7 am to 3 pm. In the center of Bluff is the gas station and store- the K&C Store. The phones here accept some of the phone calling cards they sell inside, but not all of them. A better option might be quarters for a quick call- one dollar gets you 10 minutes in the U.S. A couple of blocks from the store is a post office. There are a couple of outfitters in town, and a number of car shuttle services- ask at the store or at the hotel next door. For day floats on the San Juan River and other adventures visit Wild Rivers Expeditions. They are at 101 Main Street in Bluff, just east of the K&C Store. Their phone number is 800-422-7654. Be sure to take a look at the Bluff Great House, up on the hill near the cemetery. Mexican Hat- On highway 163 to the south of Bluff. This is a takeout for the San Juan if you do the short version of the float. Do not park at the BLM takeout, use Valles RV Park up on the highway. They will charge a small fee, $2.00 per day, but your vehicle will be safe. If you are looking for breakfast try the Olde Bridge Grille, at the San Juan Inn, which is right at the bridge crossing over the river. I have had a few good cups of coffee there, sitting right over the San Juan River. Green River, Utah- The town of Green River is on Interstate 70. It is a stopping point along the highway, and a put in for floating the Green River. There are two options for putting in right in town. The most common is to drive to the boat ramp at the Green River State Park. Just follow the signs down to the river. There is an entry fee of a few dollars but the ramp is clean, easy to work on, and there are bathrooms and water nearby. The other option is to put in just above the river bridge on the west side right near the museum. If you have an interest in John Wesley Powell, be sure to visit the John Wesley Powell River History Museum on the east side of town. There is a park with shade, tables and toilets right in the center of town. The Green River Coffee Company is another block or so west on the north side, at 25 East Main Street. You might be able to get a decent cup of coffee here. They do have wireless internet. There is a small grocery store- the Melon Vine Food Store near the west end of town, at Broadway and 150 West. Hanksville- The town of Hanksville is located at the intersection of State Route 24 and State Route 95, and is about 40 miles south of Interstate 70 and Green River town. The BLM office is found at 406 South 100 West. Heading west on SR 24 from the intersection of SR 95 and SR 24, you will see a sign pointing towards their office. Their phone number is 801-542-3461. They can provide information on the Dirty Devil River, the Henry Mountains, and the local area. They sell topographic maps and have some guide books. They have a big parking area for long term parking if you desire, toilets, trash cans and water. Be sure to stop in and talk to them as they have a very helpful staff and can provide information on roads, rivers, weather and flora and fauna. Their hours are Monday through Friday, 0745 to 1630, closing for lunch from 1200 to 1245. Durango, Colorado- I will start here with a link to a fine local coffee shop, right off the highway as you pass through town. Durango Joe's is a breath of fresh air in a strip mall full of corporate logos. You will find it as you head east out of town towards Pagosa Springs. Green River, Wyoming- If you are this far north and traveling on Interstate 70, Green River deserves at least a quick stop. Here you will find "Expedition Island", the location where John Wesley Powell and his crew boarded their boats in 1869 for their first float down the Colorado. The town has a small museum filled with informative displays and information on the Powell float as well as the interesting history of the Green River area. There is an information center on the west end of town that will provide a map to all the site, restaurants and coffee shops. Coming this summer (2008)- links and info from Escalante, Boulder, and Torrey. Friend's Links- Gallant Fungus- Graphic stories, graphically represented that is. With text also, in case you require it. Test Shot Alpha takes place in God's country. Photo-Mia- Creative Visual Storytelling- wedding and portrait photography, handmade books and invitations. Bring US Change- New Media for a Better World Graphic by Manjari (If you have a related website and would like to trade links please email Desert Explorer.) Back to Top |
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