This park protects a 12-mile stretch of the Gunnison River as it flows through an exceptionally deep and narrow gorge. The steep canyon walls keep out much of the sunlight, giving it a dark appearance ...
Zebulon Montgomery Pike was assigned the task of exploring and mapping both the Arkansas River and the Red River as possible boundaries with New Spain. Stephen Harriman Long was assigned to follow ...
and the Black Canyon Audubon Society. Gunnison, Ouray and San Miguel counties and Colorado Parks and Wildlife also submitted objections. The Forest Service now has about 90 days to review objections ...