Up With Spring! Athletic Events, Dance, Classical Music, Films and Easter Sunrise Service in Arches Populate March

Besides some great innovations for events in Moab in March, March kicks off visitation because the 61 degree days are a little bit of heaven for hiking and biking, for the more physically demanding activities during cooler days. 

Speaking of hiking, the Moab Travel Council has a new webpage all about dinosaurs. AND, the Bureau of Land Management has foreign language description about Moab's newest Mill Canyon site. 

http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/moab/recreation/hiking_trails/millcanyon.html

March 4 2016 Violinist Concert

The Moab Music Festival presents world-renown violinists Hasse Borup and Kasia Sokol-Borup for one night only at Star Hall 7 PM March 4 2016, with University of Utah's Master's String Quartet and visiting Festival musicians. Entrance is FREE with a recommended donation of $10. Proceeds (100%) help Moab's BEACON Strings teachers attend masters-level teacher development courses in 2016. For more information visit www.moabmusicfest.org.

March 5 2016 Moab Spring Trail Run: 8k and ½ Marathon

Run the trail 1/2 Marathon or 8K. Run where the dinosaurs ran! Super fun trail race featuring slickrock, red dirt, scenic views. Also the optional Nature Lovers Scavenger Hunt. Registration includes a t-shirt, finishers' medal, awards, food and drink, and a scenic and well-marked course. For more information visit trainingrx.com or call 970-389-4838.

March 6 2016 Moab Off-Road Duathlon

This 8k trail run is followed by a 13k mountain bike. Solo or Team. Super fun course featuring classic Moab singletrack includes slickrock, red dirt, and scenic views. Event takes place 19 miles North of Moab in the Klondike Bluffs area. Registration includes a t-shirt, finishers' medal, awards, food and drink, and a scenic and well-marked course. For more information visit trainingrx.com or call 970-389-4838.

March 7 & 8 2016 Banff Film Festival World Tour in Moab

There will be two, completely different film line-ups on Monday and Tuesday of the year's best film on mountain sport, culture and adventure. Held at the Moab High School Auditorium (608 Fourth East) at 7:00 p.m. with the doors opening at 6:15.

Tickets are not available on-line but will be available at Back of Beyond, Pagan Mountaineering, Canyon Voyages and Poison Spider Bikes. They are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. I also will do a will-call list for people who are not coming into town in time to buy them in advance. They just need to call the 435-259-4859 number.

March 11-12 2016 Dance with Lola Monet “Queen Beatz”

Ms. Queen Beatz brings fiery high energy and passion for Afro Latin Dance! Lola Monet is a Nigerian sensation from Los Angeles. She performed at the Moab Salsa Bachata Festival and returns to provide four workshops: 1. Body afrolations 2. Tarraxinha 3. Afrochata 4. Afro beatz kuduro. Scheduled between 3 and 7 pm Friday. Saturday takes place 1-4 pm featuring Afrochoreograph. Tickets are $31 – 48. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moab-march-madness-with-lola-monet-tickets-21017605223. Event details https://www.facebook.com/events/464150443789887/.

March 11-13 2016 Moab Thaw Spring Mountain Bike Gathering

Join this fun weekend of bike demos, group rides and industry parties. Pay $89 for all activities including women's only bike clinic on Friday. Max attendance of 300 -sign up early! Brought to you by Poison Spider Bicycles and partnerships with a great many companies. Open the link to see the sponsors and more about the riding. For more information visit http://www.moabthaw.com or call 435-259-7882 or 800-635-1792.

March 12 2016 Canyonlands Half Marathon & Five Mile Race

Join the 41st annual Canyonlands Half Marathon and Five Mile Run! The scenic USATF sanctioned and certified course follows the Colorado River through a dramatic redrock canyon. Food, awards, raffle and live music await you at the finish in downtown Moab. For more information visit moabhalfmarathon.com/halfmarathon/index.cfm or call 435-259-4525.

March 12 2016 La Sal Mountain Outfitter Indoor 3D Archery Shootout

Saturday Trickle requires no pre-registration. Trickle starts at 9 AM - 3 PM. 11 targets with 1 moving target. Shoot Off begins at 4 PM. Fun Shoot: $25.00. Kids under 12 shoot free. Sign up for the money shoot before 4 PM. Held at 3031 S. Hwy 191, Moab. For more information visit www.lasalmountainoutfitters.com or call 435-259-1606.

March 12 2016 Downtown Abbey Episode 4

KZMU radio station will have three radio performances culminating in March 12 7 PM at Star Hall stage performance. Tune into KZMU.org at 4 PM for Episode 1 on Feb 20, Episode 2 on Feb 27, Episode 3 on March 5.

March 12-15 2016 Skinny Tire Festival

Road cycling festival through iconic Arches National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, and Colorado River Corridor. Classic Bike Show and Contest, Family Fun Day, Cowboy Cookout, and more. Choose two or four day ride options. Put purpose to your cycling! Festival benefits cancer survivorship programs. For more information visitwww.skinnytireevents.com or call 435-260-8889.

March 19-27 2016 Easter Jeep Safari

Experience the red desert from mesa top to canyon bottom in your own vehicle on 40 different trails ranging in difficulty from 2-9. All trails in this nine day event are guided by experienced, friendly trail officials. The EJS Magazine is available online. Page 58 has a schedule of trail use. Important for non-safari visitors to know, as trail use is exclusive for registrants. There are sufficient trail alternatives. For more info visitRR4W.com or call 435-259-ROCK.

March 27 2016 Easter Sunrise Service Arches National Park

March 27, Community Church of Moab provides a sunrise service at La Sal Mountain Viewpoint in Arches National Park 6:10 a.m. Buses will begin loading 5:00 a.m. in front of the park visitor center to unclutter the site for the ceremony. Service is approximately one hour long. http://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?eventID=2656007-307230

Learn how to use a GPS system and join the Utah GeoTour. It is a fascinating treasure hunt. All 29 counties are participating in Utah. Special county patches are the prize for finding three of the five hidden geocaches. Redeem all 29 patches to get an official Utah Geo Tour jacket. http://www.visitutah.com/things-to-do/outdoor-adventures/geocaching Available for most of the travel season 2016. Make your plans to get to Grand County, home of Moab Utah. Use http://www.discovermoab.com to find hotels, guest houses, Bed & Breakfasts, condos and Campgrounds.