• 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.

Preschool

Feathers or Fur?

Using stories and role-playing, children learn the differences between mammals and birds. (30 minutes)

Lesson Plan

Pre/Post Visit Activities (215k pdf)





Trees - Fall/Winter/Spring

Through role-playing children learn how trees grow, then build a forest including the animals that use trees for protection, homes, and food. (30 minutes)

Lesson Plan

Pre/Post Visit Activities (353k pdf)

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Did You Know?

Did You Know?

The Black Canyon contains some of the oldest exposed rock on Earth. Precambrian, or “basement” rock, is nearly 2 billion years old.