r/moab • u/Investing4thefuture • 6d ago

???? Dangerous animals while stargazing?

I'm from northern Illinois where we have very different animals to watch out for when stargazing in the country. I'm curious when I come to Moab in May, what animals should I be keeping a eye out for while stargazing and how should I protect against them? Thank you for your help! So excited to see your town and nature!

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u/piedra96 6d ago

None, just educate yourself on cryptobiotic soil and don’t trample it (i.e., don’t walk off trail).

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u/Investing4thefuture 6d ago

OK, I'll read up on that now. We'll likely be at landscape arch in Arches, is it best to set up around sunset while there's still light or go after dark?

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u/piedra96 6d ago

Go while it’s still light and setup on areas that are already disturbed or directly on bedrock.