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<br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />- <br /> <br />I~~~de~ <br />~H~~ <br /> <br />The spectacular canyon and adjacent uplands known as the Black <br />Canyon of the Gunnison is a special place that touches mind and soul <br />and offers a variety of opportunities to enjoy and contemplate one of <br />nature's foremost scenic wonders, A place where quiet is enhanced by <br />sounds provided by nature-where the continuous roar 01 the river <br />rushIng amidst boulders and over falls attests to the power of the <br />Gunnison to carve oul a canyon over 2,000 feet deep. Although <br />upstream dams have partially regulated the Gunnison, it is managed to <br />exemplify a wild river, with flows mirroring natural levels. where the <br />water is unpolluted, and the exceptional recreatIonal. scenic, and <br />educational values of the system are protected. Highly regarded and <br />appreciated for its clean air and panoramic vistas, the rural and <br />undeveloped nature of the landscape adds a pristine appearance that <br />promotes opportunities for discovery and enlightenment. The canyon <br />is, indeed. a living classroom. <br />For those seeking to expand and expound on the resources and values <br />found in the wilderness and front country, exceptional interpretive <br />opportunities and media are available. A wide variety of activities and <br />challenges includes sight-seeing, hiking, fishing, wilderness <br />backpacking. climbing, and white-water boating. Developed areas and <br />facilities offer modest amounts of visitor conveniences in some areas, <br />which provide a good balance when compared to the primitive <br />opportunities found throughout the monument. <br />The National Park Service manages the river, canyon, and uplands as a <br />part of the larger Gunnison Basin. Partnerships with a variety of local. <br />state, and federal agencies as well as private organizations help align <br />goals that aggressively protect the natural and cultural resources of the <br />region, including riverine resources, wildlife, superb air quality and <br />visibility, and maintenance of a rural viewscape. This in turn maintains <br />a high quality of life for our neighbors. Additionally. partnerships assist <br />in coordinating a variety of high-quality services that meet our visitors' <br />needs as welt as those of the people in nearby communities. <br />Our children's children wilt be able to learn from and enjoy the canyon <br />as we have because the canyon is used In ways that are sustainable, <br />leaving the resources unimpaired. Our canyon memories and <br />experiences do Indeed last a lifetIme. <br /> <br />" <br /> <br />r.fj.... -- <br />