Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Activity Book


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Fun activities for learning about Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park for ages 8-11. Help kids investigate what makes this park unique, with interesting facts, fun puzzles, and hands-on exercises. They will learn how to protect endangered animals, what park rangers do, how to hone their outside observation skills, and so much more. For kids, completing the activities will help them learn about Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park! Pictures, jumbles, mazes, crossword puzzles, and instructions for real-life nature activities for kids will keep them engaged as they learn about Colorado.45 pages of independent activities: Complete puzzles, unscramble things you can do at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, reveal a mystery puzzle, connect the dots, and more!Range of adaptable activities for anywhere: The activity pages offer complementary learning with or without a visit to the cliffs and waters of western Colorado. Activities are appropriate and adaptable so all kids can start learning, no matter where they are.Important skill-building: By stopping to notice and record what's happening around them, kids will practice important skills like creative thinking, observation, writing, drawing, wilderness safety, and more. This book is great for long plane rides, screen-free time, camping trips, or vacations. This book makes the perfect gift for kids who love Junior Ranger programs when they visit parks.










The Essential Guide to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park


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Camping, wildlife viewing, hiking, backpacking, climbing, mountain biking, fly fishing--the recreational opportunities around Black Canyon are unsurpassed.













Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park


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The river that carved the ruggedly spectacular chasm preserved at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado, remains untamed for 26 miles. Sheer walls of primordial schist and gneiss soar 1,700 feet above river level at the 40-foot Narrows and 2,250 feet at Painted Wall. This book describes the process that helped create one of the most dramatic gorges in the United States and the efforts of local residents to preserve this breathtaking Colorado chasm as a national park.




A Year in the National Parks


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On January 1 of 2016, Stefanie Payne, a creative professional working at NASA Headquarters, and Jonathan Irish, a photographer with National Geographic, left their lives in Washington, D.C. and hit the open road on an expedition to explore and document all 59 of America's national parks during the centennial celebration of the U.S. National Park Service - 59 parks in 52 weeks - the Greatest American Road Trip. Captured in more than 300,000 digital photographs, written stories, and videos shared by the national and international media, their project resulted in an incredible view of America's National Park System seen in its 100th year. 'A Year in the National Parks, The Greatest American Road Trip' is a gorgeous visual journey through our cherished public lands, detailing a rich tapestry of what makes each park special, as seen along an epic journey to visit them all within one special celebratory year.