CNHA's goals include enhancing each visitor's understanding and appreciation of the public lands by providing a thorough selection of quality, educational materials. All sales items have been selected and approved by a rigorous review process managed by CNHA and the three federal agencies. The NPS, BLM, Forest Service, Grand County Travel Council and CNHA created this one-stop information center which opened in June of 1993. CNHA also gave substantial backing for new wayside exhibits for Arches National Park and the expansion of the Arches Visitor Center, and the new visitor center exhibits at Natural Bridges National Monument. CNHA continues to publish numerous publications and free materials for the agencies.
People protect that which they understand.
With visitor use demands escalating and agency funding declining, the role of cooperating associations to assist in the educational process will continue to expand.