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Since 1967, CNHA has donated over $30 million for education and research to our public land partners.

CNHA has supported the parks and public lands of southeastern Utah since 1967. Sales from our retail outlets & online store, memberships and donations support the education and research efforts of our public land partners: The National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management and USDA Forest Service. We fund educational programs such as Canyon Country Outdoor Education and publications such as trail guides and other materials that enhance visitor's appreciation and understanding of the spectacular public lands in Southeastern Utah.

10/14/2026

Some days call for red rock. Some days call for this.

10/13/2026

We're excited to announce that October 15th - 18th, Hopi Carver Cory Ahownewa will be demonstrating at Hovenweep National Monument!

Cory is from the Hopi Village of Hotevilla. He is from the Badger and Butterfly Clan and has been carving Traditional Old Style Katsina Dolls since he was initiated at the age of thirteen.

Cory uses paints made from locally sourced earth pigments, naturally occurring minerals, principally iron oxides, that have been used in paints for thousands of years for their natural color. His attention to detail and devotion to traditional methods makes his work truly exceptional.

Come watch him demonstrate and learn more about his culture and traditions!
https://www.nps.gov/hove/planyourvisit/calendar.htm

(Photo c/o Cory Ahownewa)

10/12/2026

Photography, geology, and public lands all in one afternoon. 📷

Join Bureau of Land Management Artist in Residence Josh Shutz for Time · Place · Perspective, a discussion exploring how historical photographic processes can connect us to geological time, the landscape around us, and our shared responsibilities as stewards of public lands.

Saturday, October 17 | 3 pm
Moonflower Canyon | Moab, Utah

Come spend an afternoon with Josh and experience the landscape through a different lens.

10/10/2026

We’re nearing the end of another season of MIC lectures! We hope to see you Thursday, October 15 for a lecture on Mill Creek Canyon.

October 15 at 6pm | Mill Creek Canyon: What Was, What Is, and What Could Have Been by Jeremy Buck

Mill Creek has served as a vital water source for wildlife and people since time immemorial. Over the past 200 years, substantial changes have altered the creek’s flow, for better or worse. Historical journals, newspaper archives, and water management proposals document how the modern settlement of Moab has forever changed the flow of water through Mill Creek Canyon.

📍 Moab Information Center | Free & open to the public

10/09/2026

The October CNHA newsletter is here! 🍂

This month, we’re looking back at our National Public Lands Day celebration, sharing details on the new Moab–Arches Shuttle, announcing that applications are open for the 2027 Discovery Pool, and rounding up upcoming events across our partner sites.

You’ll also hear from CNHA Executive Director Sam Wainer and find a few things worth adding to your October calendar, from traditional Katsina carving at Natural Bridges National Monument to live music, lectures, and more.

Read the October newsletter: https://conta.cc/4s09cWU

10/07/2026

Still thinking about this one. 💚

Last month, we gathered at the Moab Information Center to celebrate National Public Lands Day with some of the incredible organizations, agencies, artists, volunteers, and community members who help make this place what it is.

There was live music, art, plenty to learn, familiar faces, new friends, and a whole lot of love for public lands packed into one evening!

Thanks to everyone who came out and spent the evening with us, and to all of our partners who helped bring it together. Seeing the MIC filled with so many people celebrating public lands was pretty special.

Until next year!

📸 Anna Sprout (Steward Moab)

10/05/2026

Applications are now open for CNHA’s 2027 Discovery Pool grants! 🔬🏜️

Since 2007, the Discovery Pool has supported research partnerships between qualified scientists and CNHA’s National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, and U.S. Forest Service partners in southeastern Utah and southwestern Colorado.

Individual projects may receive up to $30,000 per year to support research that helps expand our understanding of the lands and resources our federal partners manage.

Applications must include a letter of support from one of CNHA’s local federal land management partners and are due by 5pm on November 1, 2026.

Have a research project in mind? Learn more about eligibility, application requirements, and how to apply at cnha.org/discovery-pool

Please help us spread the word to researchers, students, faculty, and others who may be interested! 💚

10/02/2026

We're excited to announce that October 8th - 11th, Cory Ahownewa will be onsite demonstrating his craft of traditional Katsina carving from 9am - 4pm daily.

Cory is from the Hopi Village of Hotevilla. He is from the Badger and Butterfly Clan and has been carving Traditional Old Style Katsina Dolls since he was initiated at the age of thirteen.

Cory uses paints made from locally sourced earth pigments, naturally occurring minerals, principally iron oxides, that have been used in paints for thousands of years for their natural color. His attention to detail and devotion to traditional methods makes his work truly exceptional.

Come watch him demonstrate and learn more about his culture and traditions!
https://www.nps.gov/nabr/planyourvisit/calendar.htm

Photo c/o Cory Ahownewa

10/01/2026

Happy first day of October!

Who else is ready for a scenic hike or drive through the mountains? 🍂 Watch out for wildlife along the way! 🐮

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3015 S Highway 191
Moab, UT
84532

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http://www.cnha.org/

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