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January 05, 2009
Red Rock Canyon Wilderness Permit Lottery for 2009
Superintendent Connie Rudd of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is pleased to announce the 2009 lottery system for the assignment of wilderness permits into the Red Rock Canyon area of the park.

October 22, 2008
Fallen Climber Rescued In Black Canyon
An injured climber was successfully hauled approximately 1700 feet up North Chasm View Wall.

September 19, 2008
Body recovered near Chasm View
Body recovered near Chasm View

September 18, 2008
Missing Person Search at Chasm View
National Park Rangers received notification late this morning that missing local college student Mark Young Jr. might be at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison.
The Dragons of Painted Wall  

Did You Know?
The Painted Wall is the highest cliff in Colorado. From river to rim it stands 2250 feet (685 meters), and is 1000 feet (304 meters) taller than the Empire State Building.

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