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Curecanti National Recreation Area NPS Photo by Lisa Lynch
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Curecanti National Recreation Area
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Coopers Ranch, Crystal Reservoir, Pioneer Point
NPS Photos by Lisa Lynch
While the largest body of water in Colorado is within Curecanti, there are a variety of ecosystems here besides Blue Mesa Reservoir. Curecanti also hosts riparian habitats, steep canyons, and areas of ponderosa pine, Douglas fir and aspen.

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Did You Know?
The Curecanti Needle has long been a defining symbol and landmark of this region. In 1882, the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad entered the Black Canyon and promptly designated the Curecanti Needle as their symbol.
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Last Updated: September 20, 2006 at 14:21 MST