Tag: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
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Ski trail returns to rim of famed canyon in western Colorado
The chance to ski atop one of Colorado’s most picturesque canyons only comes around every so often. Now might be the time. Finally, amid a record dry spell, grooming has started along South Rim Road at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. The park’s website indicates tracks were laid around the turn of this…
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Free day coming at Colorado’s national parks — just in time for fall colors
Planning a road trip for fall colors around Colorado? National parks might factor into the itinerary — especially in the case of free entry. That will be the case on Sept. 27, when the National Park Service is waiving fees in celebration of National Public Lands Day. It promises to be a busy Saturday at Rocky…
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park reopens as fire smolders on
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The north rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park reopened Wednesday as firefighters mopped up a fire that charred more than 4,000 acres along the south rim. Lightning sparked the fire in…
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The best Colorado campgrounds? We asked guidebook pros
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Gil Folsom views Colorado’s outdoor craze from his home near Golden. “I live on the side of a mountain. I see I-70 in the distance,” he says. “When you look at the traffic going up…
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National parks log record visitation amid cuts; some increases around Colorado, too
America’s national parks reported record visitation in 2024 as government cuts loom over federal lands in Colorado and beyond approaching the busy season. As part of a sweeping set of stated cost-saving measures under President Donald Trump, the latest reports suggest the administration is considering a 30% slash to the National Park Service’s payroll. Those…
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The presidents behind Colorado’s national parks and monuments: A timeline
Several presidents have their names attached to some of Colorado’s greatest natural treasures. After all, it takes a president’s pen to create national parks and monuments. This Presidents Day, we’re reflecting on the history of these designations. However distant these scenic wonders on the opposite side of the country, they are forever linked to momentous…
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National park in western Colorado celebrating 25 years
A soaring, steep and narrow canyon in western Colorado became a national park on Oct. 21, 1999. A 25th birthday party is set for that upcoming date. The party will take place at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park’s South Rim Visitor Center. But a proper celebration of the park does not happen indoors,…
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Free day coming up at Colorado’s national parks and monuments
One way to celebrate National Public Lands Day? By visiting one of the nation’s most-celebrated parks. Even better that day, Sept. 28, at the national parks? Entrance fees will be waived. National Public Lands Day is next on the National Park Service’s calendar for free entrance days on the year. That will mean drivers saving…
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Free day coming up at Colorado’s national parks and beyond
For one day coming up at Colorado’s national parks and monuments, no need to take out your wallet. The National Park Service is waiving admission for one of its “fee-free days” on the calendar: June 19. That’s in recognition of Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth was…
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‘A peaceful paradise’ in winter: Scenic ski trail returning to Colorado national park
Winter has arrived to a legendary landscape in Colorado, affording a unique escape on skis and snowshoes. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park has announced closing some roads and facilities for the season. That includes barring vehicles from the signature, scenic drive touring the top of the canyon: South Rim Drive. In winter, the…