Ever wondered why there are so many different types of parks in the National Parks system? National Park, National Monument, National Historic Park–what’s the difference? National Park. The term “National Park” was the original name used for the first several tracts of land set aside by Congress to protect primarily scenic wonders from encroaching development. […]
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado, is one of the newest Parks in the nation, founded in 1999. It was originally created to protect the unique Black Canyon which is more sheer than any other having spots where the 2,600 foot tall canyon is deeper than it is wide. Visitor Rating (write your […]