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Report Raises Concerns Over How Colorado River Basin Dams Impact National Parks

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on May 1, 2011 - 12:19am
Some of the most magnificent national parks of the Southwest owe their rugged beauty to the Colorado River and its tributaries. Unfortunately, dams that have sprung up along the river have changed the water flows in a way detrimental to these national parks, according to a report from the National Parks Conservation Association.

Climbing Community Differs With National Park Service Over Fixed Anchors In Wilderness

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on March 2, 2011 - 1:47am
If you've ever sat back in El Capitan Meadow in Yosemite National Park to watch climbers ascending that massive granite wall from which the meadow takes its name, odds are you never noticed the "hundreds" of fixed anchors climbers have over the years drilled into that monolith. And yet, they're there.

Photo Spot: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Submitted by QT Luong on January 11, 2011 - 1:57am
How best can Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park be photographed? Let professional photographer QT Luong highlight the way for you.

By the Numbers: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on April 13, 2010 - 1:55am
Hemmed in by ancient volcanic rocks, the Gunnison River carved a narrow canyon with monolithic rock walls that rise over 2,000 feet above the river. The numbers tell the story of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

National Park Quiz 33: Colors

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on December 17, 2008 - 2:00am
This week’s quiz explores many colorful aspects of our national parks. We’re going to depart from custom here and mix in some true-false and short-answer items. Answers are at the end. If we catch you peeking we’ll confiscate your crayons.

Visiting the Parks: Kakaying Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on July 24, 2008 - 2:16am
There are more than a handful of national parks that seemingly were dreamed up with thrill-seekers in mind. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is one of them, particularly if you like getting wet.
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