• Curecanti National Recreation Area

    Curecanti

    National Recreation Area Colorado

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  • US Highway 50 Closure

    US Highway 50 is currently closed between Montrose and Gunnison due to an accident (Wednesday, May 22, 2013).

Guide Books

Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Rose Houk
A general guide with color photography about the "great gorge" on Colorado's western slope. 15p.
Order # B1008 ........ $2.95

 
Curecanti National Recreation Area

Curecanti National Recreation Area
Rose Houk. A general guide to the recreation area. Color photography by Michael Collier. 16 pages.
Order # C1600 ........ $1.00

 
Story Behind the Scenery
Black Canyon & Curecanti: Story Behind the Scenery
Paul Zaenger. Explore the geology, history and nature of Black Canyon and Curecanti in text and plenty of color photographs. 48 pages.
Order # B1182 ....... $11.95
 
The Black Canyon Video

The Black Canyon Video
Great Divide Pictures. Chronicles the story of one of the most stunning gorges in the world.
Order # B6662 (DVD)........ $21.95

 
Black Canyon of the Gunnison Explorer's Guide

Black Canyon of the Gunnison Explorer's Guide
Steve Lyons. This guide offers tips and directions for trails and backcountry areas in the national park, Curecanti National Recreation Area and the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area. 258 pages.
Order # B2461 ........ $18.95

 
The Essential Guide to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

The Essential Guide to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
John Jenkins. This comprehensive guide shares many aspects of the canyon from geologic secrets to historic heroism. 240 pages.
Order # B9690 ........ $19.95

 
Black Canyon Rock Climbs

Black Canyon Rock Climbs
Robbie Williams. Dozens of climbing routes are described and charted in this guide to the big walls of the canyon. 225 pages.
Order # B2458 ........ $28.00

 
Leather Parks Atlas

Leather Parks Atlas
This handy pocket size atlas lists all the national parks and nearby attractions including national moniuments, points of interest and historic shrines. Leather cover imprinted with Black Canyon National Park logo. 317 pages.
Order # A2568 ........ $35.00

 
Trails Illustrated Map

National Geographic/Trails Illustrated Map #245: Black Canyon of the Gunnison (2009 printing)
Waterproof and tearproof topographic map of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area and Curecanti National Recreation Area.
Order # B3402 ....... $11.95

 
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison: In Depth

Black Canyon of the Gunnison In Depth
Wallace R. Hansen. The geologic story to one of the most unique canyons in North America. Contains maps, helpful diagrams and color photographs. 58 pages.
Order # B0165 ........ $2.95

Did You Know?

Morrow Point Dam

Morrow Point Dam, found within the silent walls of the Black Canyon, was the first thin-arch, double curvature concrete dam built in the United States (completed in 1968).