Black Canyon of the Gunnison is located in western Colorado and is one of the recent parks making the name change to National Park (1999). The park itself was created as a National Monument in 1933.
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 ...
The new plan would have guidance for prescribed fire and non-fire fuel treatments, safety for public and wildfire personnel, and consideration for ecological benefits of wildfires.