“The Canyons of the Maze are big, long and twisting. A man could spend two weeks in there on foot and never cover the whole thing.” Bates Wilson

Our MissionThe Friends of Arches and Canyonlands Parks promotes the legacy of Bates Wilson by inspiring stewardship of the natural and cultural treasures, and enriching the visitor experience, in the national parks of southeast Utah.
Featured ProjectSite Stewardship Program
The Site Stewardship Program assists the National Park Service in protecting and preserving the vast cultural resources in the parks of southeast Utah.

Events

Star Party
Join us in Arches National Park for a Star Party on Friday, May 10th.

Who was Bates Wilson?