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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Ninth-Twelfth Grades

Black Canyon-ology (Field Trip)
Join our rangers as we explore the geology and history of the Black Canyon. This field trip can be offered on either the North or South Rim of the Black Canyon. (3-4 hours)

Lesson Plan

Scheduling

Boating and Water Safety - This lesson, based on the Colorado Boating Safely course, discusses water and boating safety. (90 minutes) 

Note: This lesson does not certify students to legally operate a powerboat in Colorado.
Rapids of Gunnison River  

Did You Know?
The Gunnison River through Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park drops at an average of 95 feet per mile. By comparison, the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park drops an average of 7.5 feet per mile.

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Last Updated: April 28, 2009 at 16:21 EST