Drive Island in the Sky at your own pace with a location-triggered audio guide that walks you from Mesa Arch to the White Rim. Download once, use for a year, and pause anywhere for photos, short hikes, and desert sunsets.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You pull off UT‑313 just past the Moab Giants sign, engine ticking while the desert stretches away in tiers of red and orange. The audio clicks on and a voice steers you toward a narrow rim; the land answers with wind-sanded mesas and the quiet work of the Colorado and Green rivers carving deep into stone. Mesa Arch frames the sky like a geology classroom with a view, and farther down the road the White Rim waits—flat and stubborn against the sky.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–2 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal fitness required for driving with short, optional hikes—be comfortable exiting and walking short distances.
Wildlife
History
The park preserves both Native American granaries and later cowboy-era place names; many overlooks reference early ranching and exploration history.
Conservation
This desert is ecologically fragile—stay on roads/trails, pack out trash, and avoid disturbing biological soil crusts that stabilize soils and support life.
Reserve your spot on the Canyonlands National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download before you go
Install the Action Tour Guide app and download the tour over Wi‑Fi—offline playback is required on site.
One tour per vehicle
Purchase a single tour per car and connect your device to the stereo for hands-free narration.
Carry extra water and fuel
Services are sparse inside Canyonlands—bring more water and a full tank to avoid getting stranded.
Protect the desert crust
Stay on roads and trails—biological soil crusts are fragile and take decades to recover if disturbed.
Plenty of water (2+ liters per person)
Keeps you hydrated during sun-exposed driving and short hikes.
summer
Phone with the Action Tour Guide app downloaded & charger
Holds the tour and maps; keep a car charger to maintain battery for navigation.
Sun protection (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses)
Desert UV and reflective stone increase sun exposure—protect skin and eyes.
summer
Layered clothing and a wind shell
Temperatures swing quickly; a light jacket helps at overlooks and in early morning.
spring