Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park - Quiz

1. According to the Köppen climate classification system, what type of climate does Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park have?

A) Desert climate
B) Tropical rainforest climate
C) Warm-summer humid continental climate (Dfb)
D) Mediterranean climate

2. What is the main attraction of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park?

A) A large amusement park
B) An indoor aquarium
C) A ski resort
D) The scenic drive along US Highway 50 and Colorado Highway 92, as well as the south rim

3. Where in the park is camping most developed?

A) The east end of the park, where it meets Blue Mesa Reservoir at Blue Mesa Point
B) At the south rim
C) In the inner canyon
D) Near the north rim

4. What type of camping facilities are available at Blue Mesa Point?

A) Only tent camping without any amenities
B) No camping facilities
C) Tent camping and RV camping with full hookups (private site)
D) Glamping tents only

5. What activities are available at Blue Mesa Point?

A) Canyon tours, hiking, fishing and boat tours
B) Skiing and snowboarding
C) Golfing and tennis
D) Surfing and beach volleyball

6. What is the Curecanti National Recreation Area known for?

A) It includes a visitor center, marina facilities and 10 campgrounds within the NRA
B) A large shopping mall
C) An amusement park
D) A theme park

7. What is unique about the west end of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park?

A) It is closed to visitors
B) It has river access by automobile and guided tours of the canyon
C) It features a large amusement park
D) It offers skiing facilities

8. What type of hiking is required for accessing the inner canyon?

A) No special skills are necessary
B) Class 3 climbing and basic route finding skills are needed
C) Biking skills
D) Only swimming skills are required

9. What is a challenge hikers face when descending into the canyon?

A) Smooth, well-marked trails
B) Plenty of shade and rest areas
C) Steep talus and impassable ledges
D) Flat terrain with no obstacles

10. What is recommended for hikers to wear due to the presence of poison ivy?

A) Shorts and sandals
B) Swimwear
C) Winter coats
D) Long sleeves and hiking boots

11. What should be considered when planning to camp in the inner canyon regarding the Gunnison River?

A) The flow rate, as high river levels can wash out campsites
B) The presence of fish
C) The temperature of the water
D) The color of the river

12. What type of permit is required for inner canyon use?

A) No permit is needed
B) A paid guided tour permit
C) A free back country permit, except at the west end
D) A fishing license

13. What type of water designation does the Gunnison River have from 200 yards downstream of Crystal Reservoir Dam to the North Fork?

A) Silver Medal Water
B) Gold Medal Water
C) Bronze Medal Water
D) Platinum Medal Water

14. What fishing restrictions apply within 200 yards downstream of Crystal Dam?

A) Fishing is prohibited
B) Fishing with nets only
C) Only fly fishing is allowed
D) All types of fishing are permitted

15. What type of rock climbing is the Black Canyon known for?

A) Traditional climbing
B) Sport climbing
C) Bouldering
D) Ice climbing

16. Who are rafting opportunities in the park suitable for?

A) Beginner kayakers
B) Cyclists
C) Only the best kayakers, due to difficult technical runs
D) Swimmers

17. What type of rapids are found downstream in the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area?

A) No rapids
B) Class I - II rapids
C) Class V - VI rapids
D) Class III - IV rapids

18. Which symphonic composition was inspired by the Black Canyon?

A) The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi
B) Black Canyon of the Gunnison by Frank William Erickson
C) Boléro by Maurice Ravel
D) Symphony No. 9 by Ludwig van Beethoven

19. Which author based the site of a city in her novel on Black Canyon?

A) Ursula K. Le Guin, in her novel City of Illusions
B) Stephen King
C) J.K. Rowling
D) George R.R. Martin

20. What is the title of The Infamous Stringdusters' song about a trip related to Black Canyon?

A) "Mountain High"
B) "The Great Adventure"
C) "River Run"
D) "1901: A Canyon Odyssey"

21. What year did Captain John Williams Gunnison lead an expedition that resulted in the first official account of the Black Canyon?

A) 1800s
B) 1881
C) 1776
D) 1853

22. How long did it take to carve out the roadbed from Sapinero to Cimarron?

A) Six months
B) Two years
C) Over a year
D) Three weeks

23. How much did it cost per mile to build the roadbed from Sapinero to Cimarron?

A) $50,000
B) $100,000
C) $165,000
D) $200,000

24. When did the first passenger train pass through the Black Canyon?

A) August 13, 1882
B) December 25, 1881
C) January 1, 1883
D) July 4, 1882

25. Who was sent by Palmer to explore the inner canyon of Black Canyon?

A) Rudyard Kipling
B) Bryan Bryant
C) William Jackson Palmer
D) Captain John Williams Gunnison

26. How many men did Bryan Bryant start with for the inner canyon exploration?

A) 20-man crew
B) 5-man crew
C) 12-man crew
D) 8-man crew

27. When was the connection to Salt Lake City completed?

A) December 1884
B) January 1885
C) March 1883
D) August 1882

28. What year was an alternate route through Glenwood Springs completed?

A) 1890
B) 1879
C) 1885
D) 1900

29. When was the Black Canyon Line finally abandoned?

A) Late 1940s
B) Early 1970s
C) Mid-1960s
D) Early 1950s

30. When did the Gunnison River set its course through the Black Canyon area?

A) 26 million years ago
B) 3 million years ago
C) 15 million years ago
D) 70 million years ago

31. What is the rate at which the Gunnison River carved through Precambrian gneiss and schist?

A) 3 inches (76 mm) every 150 years
B) 1 inch (25 mm) every 100 years
C) 2 inches (51 mm) every 200 years
D) 5 inches (127 mm) every 50 years

32. How many miles of the Gunnison River are contained within Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park?

A) 12 miles
B) 24 miles
C) 30 miles
D) 48 miles

33. In what year did the first expedition to explore the canyon using wooden boats take place?

A) 1900
B) 1901
C) 1902
D) 1899

34. How many men were killed during the construction of the Gunnison Tunnel?

A) 100
B) 50
C) 26
D) 10

35. In what year was the Gunnison Tunnel completed?

A) 1909
B) 1908
C) 1910
D) 1911

36. What notable title did the Gunnison Tunnel hold at the time of its completion?

A) The tallest bridge
B) The widest railway tunnel
C) The deepest mining shaft
D) The world's longest irrigation tunnel

37. What can be seen from the campground near the East Portal?

A) A waterfall
B) The diversion dam
C) An ancient ruin
D) The entire tunnel

38. In what year was the Black Canyon of the Gunnison redesignated as a national park?

A) 1976
B) 2017
C) 1933
D) 1999

39. Which organization built the North Rim Road between 1933 and 1935?

A) Bureau of Land Management
B) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
C) Civilian Conservation Corps
D) National Park Service

40. When was about half of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison designated as a wilderness area?

A) 1935
B) 1976
C) 2017
D) 1999

41. Which type of pine is native to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park?

A) Lodgepole pine
B) Douglas fir
C) Eastern white pine
D) Ponderosa pine

42. Which large mammal is NOT listed as wildlife in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park?

A) Pronghorn
B) Coyote
C) Raccoon
D) Beaver

43. Which bird species is known to be a resident in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park?

A) American dipper
B) Mountain bluebird
C) Canyon wren
D) Peregrine falcon

44. Which bird species is known to migrate through the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park?

A) American dipper
B) Steller's jay
C) Canyon wren
D) Mountain bluebird

45. What type of oak is native to the park?

A) White oak
B) Gambel oak (scrub oak)
C) Red oak
D) Black oak

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