• Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

    Black Canyon Of The Gunnison

    National Park Colorado

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  • Road Status

    East Portal, South Rim and North Rim Roads are currently open, but could close again if winter condtions or rock fall exist.

Kindergarten

Ice, Snow, Water and Mist

Water as a solid, liquid and gas is investigated in this unit, identifying each phase and how it impacts our daily life. An operational model, group activities, and a story are used to graphically portray the various stages of water, one of our most vital natural resources. (30 minutes)

Lesson Plan

Pre/Post Visit Activities (799k pdf)






Changing With The Seasons

This interactive, highly visual program highlights changes in people and animals through the four seasons. (30 minutes)

Lesson Plan

Pre/Post-Visit Activities (217k pdf)

Did You Know?

Inner Canyon

The temperature at the bottom of Black Canyon is approximately 8 degrees warmer than at the rim.