In 2019, Black Canyon NP had 432,818 park visitors. We like the National Geographic Trails Illustrated Maps of the park. You can buy the Black Canyon of the Gunnison Map on Amazon. Where is Black ...

This park protects a 12-mile stretch of the Gunnison River as it flows through an exceptionally deep and narrow gorge. The steep canyon walls keep out much of the sunlight, giving it a dark appearance ...

This makes Black Canyon of the Gunnison the smallest of the ... explorers and examining the 3D topography map, too. In general, the national park is great for kids, which is why I included it ...

Then it came back to me: Right, yes, we were lying in a pinyon copse wedged between rock walls in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. It was 3:30 a.m. And the show was about to begin. I ...