Canyonlands Field Institute

Specialties

CFI is an outdoor education nonprofit organization that specializes in river and land eco-​tours in and near Moab, Utah. We work with schools, youth groups, families and individuals. Our mission is to educate and inspire through natural and cultural experiences on the Colorado Plateau.

History

Established in 1984.

Founded in 1984 by Karla VanderZanden and Robin Wilson, Canyonlands Field Institute is an outdoor education center located in the heart of the Colorado Plateau. We encourage people of all ages to experience wild nature directly with few of the trappings of modern life, through hiking, camping, tours and river running. Thousands of adults, families and students have participated in our outdoor programs while studying natural and cultural history, wildlands values, ethics and issues, writing, and guiding.