{"id":7051888,"date":"2026-08-30T16:48:51","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T16:48:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/red-cliffs-lodge-in-moab-utah\/"},"modified":"2026-08-30T16:48:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T16:48:51","slug":"red-cliffs-lodge-in-moab-utah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7051888","title":{"rendered":"Red Cliffs Lodge in Moab, Utah"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Stay at Red Cliffs Lodge near Moab, Utah, where Hollywood Western history meets Colorado River views, horseback riding, dining, and outdoor adventure.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>There\u2019s always been something irresistible about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/tag\/rocky-mountains\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>American West<\/strong><\/a> to me. Maybe it\u2019s because, as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/category\/travel\/destinations\/north-america\/united-states\/north-carolina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>North Carolina native<\/strong><\/a>, there was nothing remotely close to it where I grew up. Perhaps it\u2019s the lore and what the West has come to represent in the greater American mythos. Most of all, I think it\u2019s the landscapes. There\u2019s a special magic to those <strong>wide-open spaces<\/strong>, their <strong>fiery colors<\/strong>, and the <strong>backdrops of endless painterly skies<\/strong> when the sun is low that bring out a visceral peace that few settings can match.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_114381\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114381\" class=\"wp-image-114381 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08681-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"Desert scenery contrasts with the sky\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" title=\"Red Cliffs Lodge: Stay Where Hollywood Westerns Came to Life 1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08681-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08681-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08681-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-114381\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Desert scenery contrasts with the sky. Photo by John Sizemore<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s rare that any one destination can combine all of these qualities into a single experience that captures so much of what makes the West special. When I heard about <a href=\"https:\/\/hotelscom.stay22.com\/wanderwithwonder\/rUG0goEWDx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Red Cliffs Lodge<\/strong><\/a>, a resort enveloped by incredible desert scenery and a <strong>film set for features dating back eight decades<\/strong>, I knew it was a place I had to see for myself.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">What&#8217;s in This Article:<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"fill: #ffda18;color:#ffda18\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"fill: #ffda18;color:#ffda18\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav\/><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arriving_at_Red_Cliffs_Lodge\"\/><strong>Arriving at Red Cliffs Lodge<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>As I drove along Utah 128, I passed signs for what I later learned were a who\u2019s who of <strong>iconic landmarks from famous westerns<\/strong>. Though these films commonly took place in other states, the <strong>Fisher Towers<\/strong>, <strong>Professor Valley<\/strong>, <strong>Mill Creek<\/strong>, and much more featured conspicuous geographical quirks, such as uniquely shaped mesas or pointy spires, all located right here in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/category\/travel\/destinations\/north-america\/united-states\/utah\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Eastern Utah<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_114399\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114399\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-114399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08827-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"fisher towers in Utah\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" title=\"Red Cliffs Lodge: Stay Where Hollywood Westerns Came to Life 2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08827-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08827-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08827-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-114399\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Fisher Towers. Photo by John Sizemore<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>I found the lodge entrance and followed a winding gravel road to a building resembling a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcliffslodge.com\/moab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>massive log cabin<\/strong><\/a>, its burnt-brown hues blending with the colorful canyon walls.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_114386\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114386\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-114386\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08728-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"hotel sitting in front of red rocks\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" title=\"Red Cliffs Lodge: Stay Where Hollywood Westerns Came to Life 3\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08728-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08728-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08728-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-114386\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Red Cliffs parking lot. Photo by John Sizemore<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Cabin_Along_the_Colorado_River\"\/><strong>A Cabin Along the Colorado River<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>My accommodations were a <strong>standalone structure<\/strong> further down the property, itself set within a row of miniature houses lining the banks of the roaring <strong>Colorado River<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Inside, I found a <strong>deceptively spacious interior<\/strong> decorated with cozy Western aesthetics. I had a living room, a kitchen, and a sizable bedroom. A door opened to a back deck that made for a pleasant place to take in the ambiance of the rushing waters.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_114392\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114392\" class=\"wp-image-114392 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08787-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"cabin in front of the red rocks\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" title=\"Red Cliffs Lodge: Stay Where Hollywood Westerns Came to Life 4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08787-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08787-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08787-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-114392\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of the lodging cabins at Red Cliffs. Photo by John Sizemore<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dinner_and_Desert_Skies_at_Ember\"\/><strong>Dinner and Desert Skies at Ember<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>I stashed my belongings and made my way to <strong>Ember<\/strong>, the lodge\u2019s on-site restaurant. I sat on a balcony overlooking the river and watched the sun drop toward the horizon, filling the outdoors with subtle shades of red.<\/p>\n<p>I was mesmerized by the glowing hues painting a picturesque scene alongside the cliffs, their warm colors beautifully reflected along the shimmering surface of the Colorado. While I feasted on <strong>creamy shrimp and grits<\/strong>, the vivid twilight yielded to an encore of brilliant night skies overhead.<\/p>\n<p>I retreated back to my room and decided these entrancing skies, overwhelming in their density of stars given the lack of light pollution, demanded a moment of quiet presence on my porch. I ended my first evening breathing the aroma of dry summer desert air, listening to the trickling river, and picking out the images I saw in the heavens above.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_114394\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114394\" class=\"wp-image-114394 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08792-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"front door of a cabin with a howdy welcome mat\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" title=\"Red Cliffs Lodge: Stay Where Hollywood Westerns Came to Life 5\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08792-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08792-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08792-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-114394\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Welcome home. Photo by John Sizemore<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exploring_the_Lodge\"\/><strong>Exploring the Lodge<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>The following day, I decided a morning swim was in order. I walked to the <strong>hotel\u2019s wellness area<\/strong>, where I encountered a <strong>gym<\/strong>, a <strong>multi-purpose room with yoga mats<\/strong>, and a <strong>large swimming pool<\/strong>. The day\u2019s heat hadn\u2019t peaked yet, so I perched under an umbrella and took in the early rays and the glorious 360-degree view of the surrounding precipices, intermixing this lazing with intermittent plunges into the deep end.<\/p>\n<p>I repeated this cycle several times before cleaning myself up and following my curiosity across the street to the <strong>film museum<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_114388\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114388\" class=\"wp-image-114388 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08731-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"entrance to the film museum\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" title=\"Red Cliffs Lodge: Stay Where Hollywood Westerns Came to Life 6\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08731-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08731-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08731-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-114388\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The entrance to the film museum. Photo by John Sizemore<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>A staircase in the lobby descended past several posters of films shot around the property over the last 80 years. The museum had exhibits dedicated to the more prominent films, with various props, artifacts, and costumes on display.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_114412\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114412\" class=\"wp-image-114412 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_8626-750x1000.jpg\" alt=\"movie exhibits in the film museum\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" title=\"Red Cliffs Lodge: Stay Where Hollywood Westerns Came to Life 7\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_8626-750x1000.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_8626-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 750px, 100vw\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-114412\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An exhibit in the film museum. Photo by John Sizemore<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u200bA looping introductory video dove into this history. I was surprised to discover that the view I had from the balcony at dinner the previous night almost exactly matched, 75 years later, the opening shot of the 1950 classic <em><strong>Rio Grande<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_114396\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114396\" class=\"wp-image-114396 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08814-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"view of the Colorado River\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" title=\"Red Cliffs Lodge: Stay Where Hollywood Westerns Came to Life 8\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08814-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08814-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08814-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-114396\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Colorado River next to a stage. The same opening shot from the 1950\u2019s classic movie, Rio Grande. Photo by John Sizemore<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Red_Cliffs_Lodge_to_Arches_National_Park\"\/><strong>From Red Cliffs Lodge to Arches National Park<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>While there was plenty more to explore within the lodge, I wanted to save the rest for later. There was no need to rush\u2014I was on the doorstep of not one but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/category\/travel\/national-parks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>two national parks<\/strong><\/a> in one of America\u2019s most stunning backyards. I\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/dog-friendly-moab-utah\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">headed<\/span>\u00a0into Moab<\/strong><\/a> for a bit before wandering to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/arches-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Arches National Park<\/strong><\/a>, my first pick of the pair.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_114387\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114387\" class=\"wp-image-114387 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08730-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"Cowboy Zen neon sign at Red Cliffs Lodge\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" title=\"Red Cliffs Lodge: Stay Where Hollywood Westerns Came to Life 9\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08730-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08730-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08730-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-114387\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amusing zen sign within the main lobby. Photo by John Sizemore<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>One of the best things about the American desert is that virtually every state in the region has at least <strong>one eccentric little town full of charm, quirky vibes, and adventurous Western spirit<\/strong>, and Moab is no exception. After setting foot in a few outdoor gear shops, art galleries, and endearing gift vendors, I came across the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moabdiner.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Moab Diner<\/strong><\/a>. I have a weakness for <strong>comfort-food establishments<\/strong> with wordy menus serving up slices of paradise on a plate. I loaded up on the classics\u2014burgers and a vanilla shake among them\u2014before beginning my hike.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_114408\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114408\" class=\"wp-image-114408 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_8274-750x1000.jpg\" alt=\"Moab mural\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" title=\"Red Cliffs Lodge: Stay Where Hollywood Westerns Came to Life 10\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_8274-750x1000.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_8274-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 750px, 100vw\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-114408\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mural in Moab. Photo by John Sizemore<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The heat was rising as I ascended a switchback toward the gate, paid the entry fee, and was set loose inside. I\u2019m always amused by nicknames for landmarks within parks, and I figured when I discovered \u201c<strong>Park Avenue<\/strong>\u201d that I\u2019d be hiking amid towering rock formations that resembled the famed New York City byway.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_114353\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114353\" class=\"wp-image-114353 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08286-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"rock spires and cliffs in Arches National Park\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" title=\"Red Cliffs Lodge: Stay Where Hollywood Westerns Came to Life 11\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08286-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08286-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08286-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-114353\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rock spires and cliffs in Arches National Park. Photo by John Sizemore<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>I witnessed exactly that as I trekked within the dusty silence between precipices, whose towering facades made for irresistible photos. After arriving at the <strong>imposing Courthouse Towers<\/strong> on the far end, I made a mental note of my depleting daylight and returned to my vehicle.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_114357\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114357\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-114357\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08320-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"courthouse towers in Arches National Park\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" title=\"Red Cliffs Lodge: Stay Where Hollywood Westerns Came to Life 12\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08320-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08320-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08320-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-114357\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courthouse Towers in Arches National Park. Photo by John Sizemore<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>I would only be able to catch a handful of sunsets here, so I had to decide wisely on ideal spots to enjoy them. That night, I chose <strong>Delicate Arch<\/strong>. I set out on the trail, moving between narrow footpaths and wider stretches across steep, barren stone until I found a cluster of people gathered before the awe-inspiring earthen portal.<\/p>\n<p>With lanky legs poking out of red stone harmonizing with the evening sky, the majestic arch seized my attention while the sun took away its final light of the day.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Horseback_Riding_Through_Hollywoods_Old_West\"\/><strong>Horseback Riding Through Hollywood\u2019s Old West<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>I went back to Ember the next morning to dive into the breakfast options, including eggs, sausage, bacon, and all the other wonders of the early hours. After I fueled up, I proceeded towards the ranch next door, where I\u2019d be conducting a horseback ride around the property.<\/p>\n<p>While I\u2019m no stranger to horses, this would be my first ride <strong>covering the same ground that John Wayne\u2014The Duke\u2014himself literally rode on while acting in the many John Ford westerns filmed here<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>While it was a little early for me to be riding off into the sunset, I figured the morning was the next best thing. I saddled up on Leo, my assigned steed, and rode off with my group on a rocky trail approaching the cliffs, revealing spectacular views of the open spaces and desert brush.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_114409\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114409\" class=\"wp-image-114409 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_8442-1000x750.jpg\" alt=\"man sitting on a horse in a corral\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" title=\"Red Cliffs Lodge: Stay Where Hollywood Westerns Came to Life 13\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_8442-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_8442-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_8442-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-114409\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The author on Leo. Photo by John Sizemore<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Though <strong>this Utah terrain was gorgeous<\/strong> by default, there was something about taking it in while on horseback that harkened back to a bygone era before my time. You couldn\u2019t help but wonder what it must have felt like to be on a horse and lay eyes on this country for the first time, when natural mystique reigned supreme before the roads and towns came.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_114370\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114370\" class=\"wp-image-114370 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08523-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"group of riders on horses through red rocks in Utah\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" title=\"Red Cliffs Lodge: Stay Where Hollywood Westerns Came to Life 14\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08523-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08523-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08523-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-114370\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The horseback group on the trail. Photo by John Sizemore<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Canyonlands_and_a_Night_Under_the_Milky_Way\"\/><strong>Canyonlands and a Night Under the Milky Way<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/canyonlands-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Canyonlands National Park<\/strong><\/a> was my destination for the afternoon. I discovered <a href=\"https:\/\/stateparks.utah.gov\/parks\/dead-horse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Dead Horse Point State Park<\/strong><\/a>, a bonus state park just beyond the gate, where I adored <strong>sweeping panoramas of arid mesas<\/strong> as a prelude to the national park.<\/p>\n<p>Canyonlands was more or less exactly as described\u2014a series of <strong>breathtaking vistas over steep walls<\/strong> that appeared to surround me on all sides as I traversed the rocky rims. With daylight fading again, I got lost in the features of the scarred landscape\u2014sheer drops, pockets, and dark holes that seemed to extend endlessly into the distance.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_114373\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114373\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-114373\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08565-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"Variation in the terrain at sunset.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" title=\"Red Cliffs Lodge: Stay Where Hollywood Westerns Came to Life 15\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08565-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08565-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08565-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-114373\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Variation in the terrain at sunset. Photo by John Sizemore<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Once the land faded out of sight, the <strong>Milky Way<\/strong> made its entrance above. The massive sea of stars millions of miles away bore down as I stood alone, one person in the empty darkness, with nothing but the howls of coyotes echoing across the earth.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_114368\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114368\" class=\"wp-image-114368 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08504-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"A bright desert night sky with the Milky Way\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" title=\"Red Cliffs Lodge: Stay Where Hollywood Westerns Came to Life 16\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08504-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08504-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08504-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-114368\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A bright desert night sky with the Milky Way. Photo by John Sizemore<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rock_Climbing_Near_Red_Cliffs_Lodge\"\/><strong>Rock Climbing Near Red Cliffs Lodge<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>The next day, I\u2019d finally get a chance to climb one of the cliff walls I had been seeing so many of. I met Jake from <a href=\"https:\/\/deserthighlights.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Desert Highlights<\/strong><\/a>, who picked me up to scale a few pitches just up the road from the lodge. We started early to beat the sun, settling on a shady precipice that blocked it as other climbers emerged around us.<\/p>\n<p>After a refresher on knots and belay safety, we hauled our gear to our first spot and took turns tackling the cliffs, <strong>which had routes for novices and the most seasoned climbers<\/strong>. Eventually, the sun caught up with us, peeking out over the rim and signaling the end of our day\u2019s ascents.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_114406\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114406\" class=\"wp-image-114406 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_2943-750x1000.jpg\" alt=\"man climbs a rock wall\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" title=\"Red Cliffs Lodge: Stay Where Hollywood Westerns Came to Life 17\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_2943-750x1000.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_2943-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 750px, 100vw\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-114406\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The author climbs a cliff wall. Photo by John Sizemore<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creative_Experiences_and_Live_Music_at_the_Lodge\"\/><strong>Creative Experiences and Live Music at the Lodge<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>Beyond <strong>wellness<\/strong>, the <strong>pool<\/strong>, <strong>horseback rides<\/strong>, the <strong>film museum<\/strong>, and <strong>dining<\/strong>, the lodge also offered <strong>daily creative experiences<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>On this particular day, I\u2019d be <strong>making jewelry<\/strong>. I went with a small group to a room with a long table, where each seat had a set of wires, rocks, clippers, and other equipment to help us.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_114398\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114398\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-114398\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08821-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"tables with art supplies\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" title=\"Red Cliffs Lodge: Stay Where Hollywood Westerns Came to Life 18\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08821-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08821-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08821-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-114398\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Setup for an arts and crafts activity at Red Cliffs. Photo by John Sizemore<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>After receiving a primer on technique, I set to work on my wires, twisting them with my tools, making elaborate cradles to hold my gemstones, letting my mind go, and doing my best to lean into the spontaneous creativity and the little personal touches and twists that resulted.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_114407\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114407\" class=\"wp-image-114407 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_8270-750x1000.jpg\" alt=\"man holding a piece of jewelry\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" title=\"Red Cliffs Lodge: Stay Where Hollywood Westerns Came to Life 19\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_8270-750x1000.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_8270-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 750px, 100vw\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-114407\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The author\u2019s necklace made during the crafting class. Photo by John Sizemore<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>I began hearing the telltale signs of a band setting up outside, and as I finished my necklace, I headed upstairs to find a crowd assembled on the lawn as <strong>local musicians performed<\/strong> sets as part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/moabmusicfest.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Moab Music Festival<\/strong><\/a>. This was to be my final sunset, and I couldn\u2019t imagine a better send-off as I heard peaceful melodies against the backdrop of the cliffs and said goodbye to their fiery splendor one last time.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_114389\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114389\" class=\"wp-image-114389 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08765-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"crowd on a lawn listening to music\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" title=\"Red Cliffs Lodge: Stay Where Hollywood Westerns Came to Life 20\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08765-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08765-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08765-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-114389\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A concert plays on the lawn outside of the lodge. Photo by John Sizemore<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Articles_Related_to_Visiting_Utah\"\/><strong>Articles Related to Visiting Utah<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plan_Your_Own_Moab_Adventure\"\/><strong>Plan Your Own Moab Adventure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>As I wound around the road to leave the property the next day, I did so with a trace of sadness. There\u2019s something about the desert that seems to make time stand still. The striking topography\u2014the canyons, streams, and everything in between\u2014and the general spirit of the West here offer a strange kind of reassurance that deflates any problems you might have arrived with.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_114380\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114380\" class=\"wp-image-114380 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08676-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"a river cutting through a canyon\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" title=\"Red Cliffs Lodge: Stay Where Hollywood Westerns Came to Life 21\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08676-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08676-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC08676-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-114380\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A river cutting through a canyon. Photo by John Sizemore<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s one of those landscapes whose magic has endured throughout the ages, and despite the difficulty in leaving it behind, I knew it would always be there for me, waiting to immerse me under its spell on my next return.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Red Cliffs Lodge<\/strong> offers more than a place to sleep between adventures. Its <strong>Colorado River setting<\/strong>, <strong>Hollywood history<\/strong>, <strong>horseback riding<\/strong>, <strong>dining<\/strong>, and <strong>easy access to the extraordinary landscapes surrounding Moab<\/strong> make the lodge part of the experience itself. When <strong>planning your Utah getaway<\/strong>, explore more of our favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/category\/travel\/destinations\/north-america\/united-states\/utah\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Utah destinations<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/category\/travel\/national-parks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>national parks<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/category\/travel\/adventure-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>adventure travel experiences<\/strong><\/a> on <em>Wander With Wonder<\/em>\u2014and discover even more ways to experience the <strong>American West<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_115202\" style=\"width: 677px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-115202\" class=\"wp-image-115202 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderwithwonder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Red-Cliffs-Lodge-in-Moab-Sleep-Where-Hollywood-Westerns-Were-Filmed-1-667x1000.jpg\" alt=\"Discover Red Cliffs Lodge near Moab, Utah, a Colorado River retreat surrounded by cinematic red-rock scenery. Explore its Hollywood Western history, horseback riding, dining, nearby Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, and more.\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" data-pin-description=\"Discover Red Cliffs Lodge near Moab, Utah, a Colorado River retreat surrounded by cinematic red-rock scenery. 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