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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National ParkNPS Photo by Lisa Lynch
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Management

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DESIGNATIONS
The Black Canyon was proclaimed a national monument in 1933 by President Herbert Hoover. Congress made it a national park in 1999.

Congress has also designated the park lands below the canyon rims for additional protection within the National Wilderness Preservation System.

 

SUPERINTENDENT'S COMPENDIUM
The Superintendent's Compendium specifies designations, closures, permit requirements and other restrictions imposed under discretionary authority.
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GENERAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
This plan, created in 1997, provides Black Canyon and Curecanti with a long-range management program.
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CENTENNIAL INITIATIVE 2016
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016, America invites the world to discover the meaning of national parks to their lives and inspires people to both experience and become devoted to these special places.
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The Narrows  

Did You Know?
The narrowest part of Black Canyon at the river is only 40 feet across.

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Last Updated: June 02, 2009 at 12:26 EST