Canyonlands Field Institute

At the confluence of adventure and education

Unplug To Connect

Unforgettable group trips in canyon country

Educational Adventures

Replace classroom walls with canyon walls.

Outdoor Experience

Science, art, and nature in the Moab area

40 years of connecting kids to nature.

Our mission is to cultivate connection to self, community, and nature by creating inclusive educational pathways to the outdoors.

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Quality Outdoor Education

Canyonlands Field Institute is a nonprofit, and connecting people to nature is what we do best.

Hear from our supporters, teachers, and students!

Student Program

I really thought the CFI guide did a great job leading students towards a broader mindset by asking them questions. He had a great way of leading them back to a positive mindset.

Penny D

Teacher, Salt Lake City Open Classroom

Student Program

This was the coolest thing I've ever done.

Tanner

Student, Channing Hall

Rainbow Bridge Adventure Seminar

After more than 50 years of outdoor adventures, the CFI Rainbow Bridge trip was a real stand out! It was definitely a top life list trip.

Nancy S

Alexandria VA

Private Group Trip

We were all delighted by the trip on the river. The organization was awesome and we thoroughly enjoyed the 2 days. Thanks a lot! I will certainly recommend CFI to my friends and family for future trips.

Pierre & family

Brussels, Belgium

Professor Valley Field Camp

The changing environment helps me stay focused and being in nature makes me care more about what I'm doing and learning.

Solace

Student, East Middle School

School River Trip

[CFI] engages them in education and challenges outside the "norm" and comfort zones - new language and instructors- reflection and affirmation in overnight experiences strengthens relationships in a way that daily schooling cannot.

Thank you for a wonderful program for our students! The diversity in campsites, info, activities, and experiences was super special. And thank you for providing the 'larger than me' conversations on their place in the universe and for the fantastic closing circle and appreciation.

Alicia

Chaperone, Potomac Mountain School

Professor Valley Field Camp

[With] the communication skills, the creative activities, the compassion, the group management skills, all of the leaders were beyond my expectations. Excellent!!