Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park. Add the somewhat remote location to the fact that the park is sandwiched between other protected lands (the Curecanti National Recreation Area and the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area & Wilderness), and you've got yourself a. Sheer walls of dark gray stone rise more than 2,700 feet above the swift and turbulent Gunnison River to create one of the most.


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Forces of nature and the Gunnison River sculpted this canyon over two million years Take a scenic drive on either side of Black Canyon or the steep descent to East Portal

The best time to view the night sky is during the new moon phase or when the moon rises late in the night The Black Canyon of the Gunnison was established as a national monument on March 2, 1933 Location: Colorado Established: October 21, 1999 Size: 30,750 acres

. Black Canyon of the Gunnison is Colorado's least visited national park, so if you're looking to beat the crowds, the Black is a great option year-round Take a scenic drive on either side of Black Canyon or the steep descent to East Portal

. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is a national park of the United States located in western Colorado and managed by the National Park Service The Milky Way over the entrance sign to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (Photo: Scott Richardson) Black Canyon of the Gunnison is an International Dark Sky Park meaning it's the perfect destination for stargazing