Blanding Utah, UT Info

Blanding's central location to Natural Bridges National Monument, Hovenweep National Monument, and Mesa Verde National Park, make it a natural stopover for travelers exploring the Four Corners Region. Blanding, the "Base Camp to Adventure," is a great place to stock up on groceries, visit a museum, relax at a hotel, or go out for a tasty meal.

Edge of the Cedars State Park

At Edge of the Cedars State Park, visitors can step back in time as they explore a pre-Columbian Pueblo Ruin and then gain insight into this ancient culture's way of life at the adjacent museum. View an exemplary collection of Anasazi pottery, spectacular photography and a variety of on-loan exhibits. Participate in a workshop or attend a traditional story telling. Admission to the park is $3 per person or $6 per car. The park is open year round with hours of operation 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the summer, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the winter. Edge of the Cedars State Park is within the city limits of Blanding, Utah at 600 West 400 North.

The Dinosaur Museum

The Dinosaur Museum in Blanding, Utah has everything you would expect to find at a dinosaur museum and more. In addition to its great collection of fossils, skeletons, eggs, skin and sculptures, this museum has a unique exhibit of dinosaurs from around the world. Learn how different dinosaurs occupied specific regions of the globe.

Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for children and seniors. The museum is open April 15 to October 15, Monday through Saturday, and is located at 754 South 200 West, Blanding, Utah.

Community Events

Blanding's community calendar is full of events. Whether you are looking to participate in a race or attend a workshop there is something for everyone throughout the year.

Camping

Whether you are just passing through town or intend to stay for several days, rest assured knowing there are handful of campgrounds in or around Blanding.

Natural Bridges National Monument

Some of the West's most astounding land bridges have been preserved at Natural Bridges NationalMonument. Come for the bridges and stay for the stars. The night sky is so spectacular that Natural Bridges National Monument was the first place designated as an International Dark Sky Park. National Bridges National Monument is approximately seventy miles west of Blanding, UT.

Hovenweep National Monument

Six ancestral Puebloan villages have been preserved at Hovenweep National Monument. These astonishing, several story rock dwellings are thousands of years old. Hovenweep National Monument is open year round and admission to the monument is $3 per person or $6 per vehicle. To get here from Blanding, drive south on highway 191, turn left on to Hovenweep Road (route 262) and follow Hovenweep Road until you reach the monument. Hovenweep National Monument is approximately fifty miles southeast of Blanding, UT.

Driving Directions to Blanding from Moab

Blanding is seventy-five miles south of Moab on highway 191.