Tower Ruin Hiking Tour
 
Just one of the tours is to upper Butler Wash. Butler Wash is a small, but important canyon to the ancestral puebloans. The first tour is at the head of Butler Wash. We drive to the top of comb ridge for some unforgettable views of Cedar Mesa and all the canyons going into comb wash. Beautiful red rock walls that are a photographer’s dream! First, there is a rock art panel we will look at and then we will head into butler wash. You will go to one of the most picturesque sites I know of. At the beginning of this canyon, you will find a two-story ruin that is totally intact. This ruin has rock art with beautiful vegetation around it – Ponderosas, pines, and buckhorn cholla catus. 1/2 day, $30.00/person. Bring own water and lunch.
Horseback riding lessons
Enjoy a horseback riding lesson on your vacation! Have a blast learning how to groom, saddle, and ride with equine professionals, Bill and Leslie Haven. $30.00/lesson (1 1/2 hour long lesson).
Johnson Creek Hiking Tour
Take this fun 3 hour hiking tour from your cabin. You will see ancient Native American sites and rock art on this hike. This is more of a rugged hike that will take you through private land to get to these remote sites and rock art. You will see one dwelling the Anasazi built high on a cliff, and several surface sites. The rock art could have been used to communicate with other tribes or possibly as part of an ancient ceremony. $15.00/person
Canyoneering/Rock Climbing
Rappel through Utah's slot canyons. You can arrange a rock climbing adventure through North Wash Outfitters in Bluff, Utah while staying with us. www.northwashoutfitters.com
San Juan ATV Safari
September 17 - 19. The San Juan ATV Safari is an incredible three-day adventure that will leave you breathless. From the top of the Blue Mountains in the center of San Juan County to the depths of the surrounding canyons, this ATV extravaganza will surround you in the beauty and excitement available only in the Canyonlands Country of Utah. ATV enthusiasts will experience three fantastic days of world-class riding with a banquet and entertainment at the close of the event. This annual ATV rendezvous will be something you will not want to miss! Make sure and book at the Abajo Haven Guest Cabins now for this popular event! 1-888-728-2885. Visit www.sanjuansafari.com.
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Butler Wash Hiking Tour
  One of the best archeology areas in North America! Beautiful red rock canyon that holds archeology sites that inhabited the Pueblo II people (900 - 1150 AD). Target ruin is the first site that you will hike to. This site is in wonderful shape. It was built by the ancient people, tucked away under an alcove, protected by the elements. We will then head to Ballroom Cave. This is a huge cave with a ruin inside of the cave. You will walk away with a new sense of respect for these ancient people that inhabited here. We will then head to the end of this side canyon to each lunch. There is a 200 ft. wall of red sandstone and a alcove to eat under. 1/2 day hike. $30.00/person, bring your own water and lunch.
Montezuma Canyon
A vehicle tour that is an all day tour, so bring your lunch. Be prepared to see at least 25 different Ancestral Puebloan sites while you tour this remote canyon, which includes large panels of rock art and dwellings. This canyon was a main route for the Native American and you will see rock art from the Basketmaker period (500 A.D.) to the Ute Indians (1700 and 1800's). There is also evidence of the Spaniards in this canyon. The fee for this tour is $50/person. Limit of 5 people per tour. Price break of $40/person with at least a group of four.
Gouldings Lodge/Monument Valley
 Deep in the heart of the American Southwest, Goulding's Lodge offers lodging with unprecedented amenities, along with providing unique expeditions enabling the guest to search out the mystery and wonder that is the Navajoland. http://www.gouldings.com
ATV / 4-Wheel Drive
Set up an ATV adventure through Black Hawk Tours of Blanding. You can choose from one of their tours or "go it alone." They offer two hour, four hour, all day tours, or several day tours to Utah's canyons and Anasazi ruins. Call 1-800-308-3460 or visit blackhawktours.weebly.com/.
Maps and Gear
OTBPMAPS offers outstanding topographic detailed maps for hiking and OHV trails in southeastern Utah – Moab, Monticello, and the Blanding areas. 435-587-2886
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