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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National ParkImmature Golden Eagle, NPS Photo by Lisa Lynch
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
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Engine 278 exhibit
NPS photo by Lisa Lynch
Denver & Rio Grande Western rail exhibit at Cimarron Canyon.
Railroad Through Black Canyon
Railroad Through Black Canyon
Explore the history of the narrow gauge through the upper Black Canyon.
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Historic Cimarron
Historic Cimarron
The town of Cimarron had quite a different look in the railroad days.
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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.

Last Updated: August 03, 2006 at 12:51 EST