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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) Warm-summer humid continental climate (Dfb)
B) Tropical rainforest climate
C) Mediterranean 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) The east end of the park, where it meets Blue Mesa Reservoir at Blue Mesa Point
B) In the inner canyon
C) Near the north rim
D) At the south rim
  • 4. What type of camping facilities are available at Blue Mesa Point?
A) No camping facilities
B) Tent camping and RV camping with full hookups (private site)
C) Glamping tents only
D) Only tent camping without any amenities
  • 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) A theme park
D) An amusement 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 features a large amusement park
C) It has river access by automobile and guided tours of the canyon
D) It offers skiing facilities
  • 8. What type of hiking is required for accessing the inner canyon?
A) No special skills are necessary
B) Only swimming skills are required
C) Biking skills
D) Class 3 climbing and basic route finding skills are needed
  • 9. What is a challenge hikers face when descending into the canyon?
A) Plenty of shade and rest areas
B) Smooth, well-marked trails
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) Long sleeves and hiking boots
D) Winter coats
  • 11. What should be considered when planning to camp in the inner canyon regarding the Gunnison River?
A) The presence of fish
B) The temperature of the water
C) The color of the river
D) The flow rate, as high river levels can wash out campsites
  • 12. What type of permit is required for inner canyon use?
A) No permit is needed
B) A fishing license
C) A paid guided tour permit
D) A free back country permit, except at the west end
  • 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) All types of fishing are permitted
D) Only fly fishing is allowed
  • 15. What type of rock climbing is the Black Canyon known for?
A) Bouldering
B) Sport climbing
C) Ice climbing
D) Traditional climbing
  • 16. Who are rafting opportunities in the park suitable for?
A) Cyclists
B) Swimmers
C) Only the best kayakers, due to difficult technical runs
D) Beginner kayakers
  • 17. What type of rapids are found downstream in the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area?
A) Class III - IV rapids
B) Class V - VI rapids
C) No rapids
D) Class I - II rapids
  • 18. Which symphonic composition was inspired by the Black Canyon?
A) Black Canyon of the Gunnison by Frank William Erickson
B) Symphony No. 9 by Ludwig van Beethoven
C) The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi
D) Boléro by Maurice Ravel
  • 19. Which author based the site of a city in her novel on Black Canyon?
A) Stephen King
B) J.K. Rowling
C) George R.R. Martin
D) Ursula K. Le Guin, in her novel City of Illusions
  • 20. What is the title of The Infamous Stringdusters' song about a trip related to Black Canyon?
A) "Mountain High"
B) "1901: A Canyon Odyssey"
C) "The Great Adventure"
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) 1853
B) 1881
C) 1776
D) 1800s
  • 22. How long did it take to carve out the roadbed from Sapinero to Cimarron?
A) Six months
B) Over a year
C) Two years
D) Three weeks
  • 23. How much did it cost per mile to build the roadbed from Sapinero to Cimarron?
A) $200,000
B) $165,000
C) $50,000
D) $100,000
  • 24. When did the first passenger train pass through the Black Canyon?
A) December 25, 1881
B) August 13, 1882
C) July 4, 1882
D) January 1, 1883
  • 25. Who was sent by Palmer to explore the inner canyon of Black Canyon?
A) Rudyard Kipling
B) William Jackson Palmer
C) Bryan Bryant
D) Captain John Williams Gunnison
  • 26. How many men did Bryan Bryant start with for the inner canyon exploration?
A) 5-man crew
B) 8-man crew
C) 12-man crew
D) 20-man crew
  • 27. When was the connection to Salt Lake City completed?
A) December 1884
B) January 1885
C) August 1882
D) March 1883
  • 28. What year was an alternate route through Glenwood Springs completed?
A) 1890
B) 1900
C) 1885
D) 1879
  • 29. When was the Black Canyon Line finally abandoned?
A) Late 1940s
B) Early 1950s
C) Mid-1960s
D) Early 1970s
  • 30. When did the Gunnison River set its course through the Black Canyon area?
A) 15 million years ago
B) 3 million years ago
C) 26 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) 48 miles
B) 12 miles
C) 24 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) 1899
D) 1900
  • 34. How many men were killed during the construction of the Gunnison Tunnel?
A) 26
B) 100
C) 10
D) 50
  • 35. In what year was the Gunnison Tunnel completed?
A) 1910
B) 1909
C) 1908
D) 1911
  • 36. What notable title did the Gunnison Tunnel hold at the time of its completion?
A) The world's longest irrigation tunnel
B) The tallest bridge
C) The deepest mining shaft
D) The widest railway tunnel
  • 37. What can be seen from the campground near the East Portal?
A) The entire tunnel
B) An ancient ruin
C) The diversion dam
D) A waterfall
  • 38. In what year was the Black Canyon of the Gunnison redesignated as a national park?
A) 1976
B) 1933
C) 1999
D) 2017
  • 39. Which organization built the North Rim Road between 1933 and 1935?
A) National Park Service
B) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
C) Bureau of Land Management
D) Civilian Conservation Corps
  • 40. When was about half of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison designated as a wilderness area?
A) 1999
B) 1935
C) 1976
D) 2017
  • 41. Which type of pine is native to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park?
A) Douglas fir
B) Lodgepole pine
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) Coyote
B) Pronghorn
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) Steller's jay
B) American dipper
C) Mountain bluebird
D) Canyon wren
  • 45. What type of oak is native to the park?
A) Black oak
B) Gambel oak (scrub oak)
C) White oak
D) Red oak
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