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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park - Quiz
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  • 1. According to the Köppen climate classification system, what type of climate does Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park have?
A) Mediterranean climate
B) Warm-summer humid continental climate (Dfb)
C) Tropical rainforest climate
D) Desert climate
  • 2. What is the main attraction of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park?
A) A ski resort
B) The scenic drive along US Highway 50 and Colorado Highway 92, as well as the south rim
C) An indoor aquarium
D) A large amusement park
  • 3. Where in the park is camping most developed?
A) Near the north rim
B) In the inner canyon
C) The east end of the park, where it meets Blue Mesa Reservoir at Blue Mesa Point
D) At the south rim
  • 4. What type of camping facilities are available at Blue Mesa Point?
A) Tent camping and RV camping with full hookups (private site)
B) Glamping tents only
C) No camping facilities
D) Only tent camping without any amenities
  • 5. What activities are available at Blue Mesa Point?
A) Surfing and beach volleyball
B) Skiing and snowboarding
C) Golfing and tennis
D) Canyon tours, hiking, fishing and boat tours
  • 6. What is the Curecanti National Recreation Area known for?
A) An amusement park
B) It includes a visitor center, marina facilities and 10 campgrounds within the NRA
C) A large shopping mall
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 offers skiing facilities
C) It features a large amusement park
D) It has river access by automobile and guided tours of the canyon
  • 8. What type of hiking is required for accessing the inner canyon?
A) Only swimming skills are required
B) Class 3 climbing and basic route finding skills are needed
C) Biking skills
D) No special skills are necessary
  • 9. What is a challenge hikers face when descending into the canyon?
A) Flat terrain with no obstacles
B) Steep talus and impassable ledges
C) Plenty of shade and rest areas
D) Smooth, well-marked trails
  • 10. What is recommended for hikers to wear due to the presence of poison ivy?
A) Shorts and sandals
B) Winter coats
C) Long sleeves and hiking boots
D) Swimwear
  • 11. What should be considered when planning to camp in the inner canyon regarding the Gunnison River?
A) The presence of fish
B) The color of the river
C) The flow rate, as high river levels can wash out campsites
D) The temperature of the water
  • 12. What type of permit is required for inner canyon use?
A) A fishing license
B) A free back country permit, except at the west end
C) A paid guided tour permit
D) No permit is needed
  • 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) Platinum Medal Water
C) Gold Medal Water
D) Bronze Medal Water
  • 14. What fishing restrictions apply within 200 yards downstream of Crystal Dam?
A) Only fly fishing is allowed
B) All types of fishing are permitted
C) Fishing with nets only
D) Fishing is prohibited
  • 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) Cyclists
B) Only the best kayakers, due to difficult technical runs
C) Beginner kayakers
D) Swimmers
  • 17. What type of rapids are found downstream in the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area?
A) Class V - VI rapids
B) Class III - IV rapids
C) No rapids
D) Class I - II rapids
  • 18. Which symphonic composition was inspired by the Black Canyon?
A) Boléro by Maurice Ravel
B) Black Canyon of the Gunnison by Frank William Erickson
C) The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi
D) Symphony No. 9 by Ludwig van Beethoven
  • 19. Which author based the site of a city in her novel on Black Canyon?
A) Stephen King
B) Ursula K. Le Guin, in her novel City of Illusions
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) "The Great Adventure"
B) "1901: A Canyon Odyssey"
C) "Mountain High"
D) "River Run"
  • 21. What year did Captain John Williams Gunnison lead an expedition that resulted in the first official account of the Black Canyon?
A) 1776
B) 1853
C) 1800s
D) 1881
  • 22. How long did it take to carve out the roadbed from Sapinero to Cimarron?
A) Three weeks
B) Two years
C) Over a year
D) Six months
  • 23. How much did it cost per mile to build the roadbed from Sapinero to Cimarron?
A) $165,000
B) $50,000
C) $200,000
D) $100,000
  • 24. When did the first passenger train pass through the Black Canyon?
A) August 13, 1882
B) December 25, 1881
C) July 4, 1882
D) January 1, 1883
  • 25. Who was sent by Palmer to explore the inner canyon of Black Canyon?
A) William Jackson Palmer
B) Captain John Williams Gunnison
C) Bryan Bryant
D) Rudyard Kipling
  • 26. How many men did Bryan Bryant start with for the inner canyon exploration?
A) 8-man crew
B) 12-man crew
C) 5-man crew
D) 20-man crew
  • 27. When was the connection to Salt Lake City completed?
A) March 1883
B) December 1884
C) January 1885
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 1950s
C) Early 1970s
D) Mid-1960s
  • 30. When did the Gunnison River set its course through the Black Canyon area?
A) 70 million years ago
B) 26 million years ago
C) 15 million years ago
D) 3 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) 5 inches (127 mm) every 50 years
C) 2 inches (51 mm) every 200 years
D) 1 inch (25 mm) every 100 years
  • 32. How many miles of the Gunnison River are contained within Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park?
A) 48 miles
B) 24 miles
C) 12 miles
D) 30 miles
  • 33. In what year did the first expedition to explore the canyon using wooden boats take place?
A) 1901
B) 1902
C) 1900
D) 1899
  • 34. How many men were killed during the construction of the Gunnison Tunnel?
A) 26
B) 10
C) 50
D) 100
  • 35. In what year was the Gunnison Tunnel completed?
A) 1910
B) 1908
C) 1911
D) 1909
  • 36. What notable title did the Gunnison Tunnel hold at the time of its completion?
A) The widest railway tunnel
B) The tallest bridge
C) The world's longest irrigation tunnel
D) The deepest mining shaft
  • 37. What can be seen from the campground near the East Portal?
A) The entire tunnel
B) The diversion dam
C) An ancient ruin
D) A waterfall
  • 38. In what year was the Black Canyon of the Gunnison redesignated as a national park?
A) 1933
B) 1976
C) 1999
D) 2017
  • 39. Which organization built the North Rim Road between 1933 and 1935?
A) National Park Service
B) Civilian Conservation Corps
C) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
D) Bureau of Land Management
  • 40. When was about half of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison designated as a wilderness area?
A) 1999
B) 2017
C) 1935
D) 1976
  • 41. Which type of pine is native to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park?
A) Ponderosa pine
B) Eastern white pine
C) Lodgepole pine
D) Douglas fir
  • 42. Which large mammal is NOT listed as wildlife in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park?
A) Coyote
B) Raccoon
C) Pronghorn
D) Beaver
  • 43. Which bird species is known to be a resident in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park?
A) Canyon wren
B) Mountain bluebird
C) American dipper
D) Peregrine falcon
  • 44. Which bird species is known to migrate through the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park?
A) Canyon wren
B) American dipper
C) Mountain bluebird
D) Steller's jay
  • 45. What type of oak is native to the park?
A) Red oak
B) Gambel oak (scrub oak)
C) White oak
D) Black oak
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