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Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park News

Showing the last 10 news releases. Click here to visit nps.gov's Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park - News section for more.

  • Fee increases approved for Black Canyon and Curecanti

    November 25, 2024 | 11:07 am

    MONTROSE, Colo. – The National Park Service (NPS) proposed this summer to charge fees for wilderness permits on the South Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and increase group campsite fees for Curecanti National Recreation Area. Park managers sought public comment on the fee changes in July. Comments were reviewed and the fee increase was approved in November. The proposed fee changes will take effect in January 2025.

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  • Winter operations at Black Canyon

    October 20, 2024 | 8:26 am

    As winter approaches, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park will see changes to operations. Winter is a peaceful time to visit the park with less noise and traffic. Visitors should be prepared for changes in operations.

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  • Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park celebrates 25 years

    October 4, 2024 | 2:39 pm

    Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park celebrates 25 years as a national park this year. While first proclaimed as a national monument on March 2, 1933, by President Herbert Hoover, it was redesignated as a national park on October 21, 1999, by Congress and signed into law by President William Clinton.

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  • Fire Management Plan for Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area

    September 3, 2024 | 8:46 am

    The National Park Service (NPS) invites public input in the development of a fire management plan (FMP) and its environmental assessment (EA) for the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and the Curecanti National Recreation Area.

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  • Black Canyon Regional AstroFest September 5 to 7, 2024

    August 21, 2024 | 2:40 pm

    Come celebrate the starry night skies of Black Canyon at Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, and Curecanti National Recreation Area. The region’s annual astronomy festival, known as AstroFest, will take place Thursday in Montrose, Friday at Black Canyon, and Saturday at Curecanti. This event connects us to the dark skies of the region and provides the opportunity to look through telescopes, learn about wildlife, and appreciate dark skies.

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  • NPS seeks public input on grazing at Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Curecanti

    August 19, 2024 | 4:36 pm

    The National Park Service (NPS) invites public input in the development of a Grazing Management Plan and Environmental Assessment for Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area, under the National Environmental Policy Act.

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  • Proposed fee changes Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area

    June 28, 2024 | 9:19 am

    MONTROSE, Colo. – The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing to charge fees for wilderness permits on the South Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and increase group campsite fees for Curecanti National Recreation Area. Park managers are seeking public comment on the fee changes. The proposed fee changes would take effect in January 2025.

    Read more at nps.gov


  • Roads Opening at Black Canyon

    April 11, 2024 | 5:18 pm

    Two roads at Black Canyon closed in winter will open for the season on the morning of Friday, April 12, 2024.

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  • Friends of Black Canyon invite interested parties to gather

    March 27, 2024 | 5:19 pm

    Montrose, Colo. – The Friends of the Black Canyon group is welcoming like-minded park advocates to a meeting on Tuesday, April 16 in Montrose. This local non-profit seeks to enhance the connection between the local community and the national parks through support park activities, projects, fundraising, and advocacy.

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  • Road improvement projects to impact Black Canyon

    February 22, 2024 | 5:30 pm

    Road improvement projects at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park will begin in 2024 and continue through 2025. These much-needed improvements will create significant impacts in accessing the park. Visitors should plan on delays of up to 30 minutes during their visit and a significantly reduced number of parking spots available.

    Read more at nps.gov