Natural Features & Ecosystems

Rivers and Streams

The Gunnison River, a steep and turbulent waterway, carved the Black Canyon we see today.

Night Skies

Learn about the night skies at Black Canyon and park efforts to protect them.

Life Zones

Life zones are present throughout the park - from the Gunnison River to the canyon rim.

Pothole Ecology

Some animals use potholes as a wayside stop in their daily journeys. Other aquatic species make these ephemeral pools their permanent home.