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'127 Hours' Features Gorgeous Scenery and Gory Scenes

November 5, 2010 at 1:05 PM | by | Comments (0)

Today, 127 Hours, the new movie by Oscar-Winning director Danny Boyle, opens in theaters, but don't expect another Slumdog Millionaire. The movie stars James Franco as hiker Aron Ralston and chronicles the time Ralson spent trapped in an isolated Utah canyon, including the life-saving decision he made to amputate his own arm.

Even though the movie's graphic realism might make the audience queasy, the scenery is sure to inspire some to take a (safer) adventure of their own.

The movie was filmed in Moab, Utah, not far from where Aron was actually trapped. The Moab Adventure Center offers a variety of ways to safely see the gorgeous red rocks and deserts of Moab, including Hummer tours, guided hikes, bike rides or from above on a scenic flight or hot air balloon. They also provide multi-day rafting and canyoneering trips with professional guides.

One of the most popular hiking tours is the Arches Fiery Furnace Hike through the Arches National Park. A professional trail guide leads a daily trek through maze-like passages and past monolithic towers, spires and arches. The five-hour tour costs $77 per person.

If roughing it in the canyon isn't your style, you can book a room at the Sorrel River Ranch Resort and Spa where you can still gaze at the beauty of the surrounding cliffs, from the comfort of your four-star suite. The resort has everything you need to relax, like a gourmet restaurant, a full-service health spa, and a riverside swimming pool. Rates start at $339 a night.

Related Stories:
· Moab Adventure Center [Official Site]
· 127 Hours [Official Site]
· Movie Set Travel Coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo: IMDb]

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