• Petrified Sand Dunes - The red stone forming the walls of most of these structures is known as Wingate Sandstone. Interestingly, this rock was once sand.

Here’s the story: 200 million years ago, winds from the northwest transported vast amounts of fine-grained sand to this area. The sand spread out, forming dunes and settling into the shallow sea. The wind continuously reshaped the sand, eventually covering it with other sediments. Water also played a role, carrying rocks and minerals and depositing them on top of the sand.

Note: The tour spans over 61 miles, featuring more than 45 audio stories, and takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete.

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• Take Out Beach - Coming up soon is Take Out Beach. As we approach, you might spot a few paddle rafts, tubes, and kayaks floating down the river. This section of the Colorado River is the most floated in Utah! If you have a boat or flotation device, this is an excellent spot to take it out for a spin.

• Grandstaff Canyon Trail - Ahead is the Grandstaff Canyon Trail. This moderate hike stretches about 5 miles and takes nearly an hour to complete. If you have the time, you’ll be richly rewarded — it ends at an impressive natural bridge over 200 feet long.

• Hauer Ranch (Moab Horses) - We’re approaching an optional detour to Hauer Ranch. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the ranch, where you can see some famous filming sites and even saddle up a horse!

• Parriott Mesa - To our left, you’ll see a massive sandstone mesa – it’s hard to miss. That’s Parriott Mesa, which stretches over a mile. While it’s a long mesa, it’s also quite narrow. At its narrowest point, it measures only 350 feet. In geological terms, that makes it closer to a butte than a mesa.

• Castle Valley - The burst of green ahead indicates we’re nearing Castle Valley. Its lush greenery comes from water flowing down from the surrounding rocks, but the valley’s origin is actually salt!

• Castleton Tower - To our left is a summit with what looks like a giant thumb sticking out the top. Do you see it? That’s Castleton Tower, the first major tower climbed by Americans in the area.

• Round Mountain - See the squat gray mountain coming up ahead on our right? That’s Round Mountain. I know, pretty creative name, right? Are you wondering why it’s not red like the surrounding rock formations? That’s because it’s made of LAVA! The story began 24 million years ago. Remember, that’s around the time magma was struggling to bubble up out of the earth and creating all those laccolithic mountains. The magma did escape in a few places, like right here at Round Mountain. Except it didn’t get very far.

• La Sal Lookout Point - We’re approaching La Sal Lookout Point, offering a tremendous view of the mesas and buttes alongside the Colorado River. From the viewpoint, we’ll be able to see certain rock formations more clearly than we could from the road. One to keep an eye out for is the Courthouse Towers, two towering stone columns. They’re not actually named after a courthouse but after skyscrapers in New York City.

• Warner Lake - We’re approaching an optional detour to Warner Lake, a secluded little lake just five miles out of our way. If you’re up for a quick swim or some fishing, this is a great detour that’s only a 20-minute drive from here.

• Oowah Lake - Coming up is a detour for Oowah Lake, which is just a 15-minute drive from here. If you love a good hike that offers a spectacular payoff, lace up your boots because the Oowah Lake to Clarks Lake Trail is serving up scenic vistas of the Canyonlands region below. Like Warner Lake, this lake is also stocked with rainbow trout, so there’s terrific fishing here too.

• Ken’s Lake - Coming up in a moment is the turn for Ken’s Lake and Faux Falls. But hold on, what is a faux waterfall? Can a waterfall even be fake? In actuality, Faux Falls is real; it’s just made by humans who have diverted water from the nearby lake. But it’s still definitely worth seeing! There’s also a swimming hole at the base of the waterfall, though it’s only three feet deep, so it’s a bit more like a wading pool.

• Geyser Pass Road - To our left stand a trio of mountains. The leftmost is Mount Mellenthin at 12,645 feet. In the center stands Mount Peale, the highest peak at 12,726 feet. And to the right is Mount Tukuhnikivatz, at 12,482 feet. These make up the tallest peaks of the La Sal Mountains. And while we’re just admiring the mountain, there are some adventurers who’ve skied it! But how on Earth do they get there?

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Set off on a self-guided driving adventure through the stunning scenery of the La Sal Mountains. Drive along the Colorado River and marvel at the towering formations of ancient red rock. Stand on breathtaking overlooks and walk beside real dinosaur tracks that date back millions of years! As you travel, you’ll have the chance to stop at hiking trails, Wild West filming sites, and much more. Additionally, you’ll discover the intriguing history of this remarkable area.

After booking, be sure to check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the specified starting point.

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Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.

• How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
• New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
• Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car’s stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
• For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.