Fruita is close and it's a relatively easy drive (you can take I-70 or a much more scenic route along 128 that follows the Colorado for a while). Arches is a pretty park with several relatively easy hikes and it's just outside the center of town. Moab itself is a little lacking in charm in my opinion but it makes a good home base for all the awesome things in that area. Canyonlands National Park is a bit further out from town, but it's an absolutely amazing place to visit.
Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Continue to learn. Appreciate your friends. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is.
--Mary Anne Radmacher