I have been to Black Canyon a couple of years ago when it was snowed over. I got to use snow shoes for the first time. Seeing the canyon in person and walking around the perimeter was incredible.
@NationalParkDiaries
3 күн бұрын
I bet that was quite the sight to see!
@davidhewett1484
Күн бұрын
The wife and I went there in the winter of ‘23, it was under about a foot or so of snow. I’m from Texas and have never used snow shoes, this winter if it’s covered in snow again, I’m going to learn to use a pair. There is a certain tree I want to photograph in the snow.
@JoviaI1
3 күн бұрын
Great video! Love the hard focus on the geology as it really gets across how special Black Canyon is. A rare combination of factors all had to come together to make it. Such a beautiful and unique place that you have to see in person to really appreciate! The supersized scale of the gneiss walls is unlike any place I have seen on earth, and gave me a newfound respect for the scale of metamophic processess that we are never able to observe with our own eyes.
@NationalParkDiaries
3 күн бұрын
Glad you liked it! There's always so many threads to pull at when I pick out a park story like this. It's sometimes hard to pick and choose what I actually want to include in the video! But, it always means I have the opportunity to come back and tell a different story from the same park and learn even more.
@RangerMcFriendly
3 күн бұрын
Was a Park Ranger there years ago. Out of all of the Parks that I worked at it was my favorite. Just an amazing place with amazing people. Did Geology Walks and Talks at Chasm View and in the VC. Talked about Pegmatite since Painted Wall is named after all of the igneous dikes. The Pegmatite there had such amazing minerals and gems like Garnets, Chlorite, smoky quartz, and more.
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
Thank you for helping to educate and inspire people about the Black Canyon, and for helping to protect our National Parks!
@tbachman7440
Күн бұрын
Beautiful place!
@Rock-Licker
17 сағат бұрын
Any area’s better than others for Rockhounding?
@oleopathic
3 күн бұрын
Civil engineer, here. And a hydraulic engineer, too. Love this video. A small remark -- a gradient is same as a slope. Yes, the steeper the slope the faster water flows the more energy water imparts to obstacles. Yet, gradient isn't same as power of a river. River's power is THE CONSEQUENCE of its slope along with other variables. Just a small remark that I'm sure won't take away from this very good presentation! PS: If host would like to bounce off ideas from me my background is in hydraulics, hydrology, earth science, geology, and engineering.
@uniseine
3 күн бұрын
What do you know about 14000 year+ old glacial lake bottoms?
@meganstahlberger608
2 күн бұрын
@oleopathic hey me too! He can ask me also, but he has a good handle on it so I don't think he needs to...
@oleopathic
2 күн бұрын
@@meganstahlberger608 agreed. He had a good research team!
@oleopathic
2 күн бұрын
@uniseine I haven't seen soil profiles of those before but I would assume they are cavities formed as glaciers melted and retreated. Concave surfaces in soft soils and in hard rock. I used to hike to a few here in the NE. They have high elevations and are ecologocally prestine with cold water ecology. These conditions are ideal for trout which are routinely stocked there!
@Rock-Licker
17 сағат бұрын
@@uniseineWhat specifically are you interested in?
@alexanderstrauch5531
3 күн бұрын
I didn't hike down but i saw a cow that had wonderd into the park. So i sarcastically told my step brother this park has amazing wildlife which right on a cue a huge male Elk came out of the woods to shut me up.
@NationalParkDiaries
3 күн бұрын
Oh dang, that sounds amazing!
@YunxiaoChu
3 күн бұрын
Cool
@VictorDeveze
3 күн бұрын
I saw bear when I was there!
@louis.seymour
3 күн бұрын
Fascinating video! Would love to know more about the adaptations of plants and vegetation down at the bottom of the canyon, given it only sees 30 minutes of sunlight each day. The ecology of the canyon would be so cool to hear about.
@NationalParkDiaries
3 күн бұрын
I agree! It's something I definitely thought about in production - might save it for a future video.
@sarasmr4278
3 күн бұрын
Agreed, I was also curious!
@rikspector
3 күн бұрын
I visited the Canyon in 1968 and met the caretaker. He lived a trailer home. The view from the edge is amazing, but I didn't know about the sun issue. kinda like the high rise area in New York City, eh? Cheers, Rik Spector
@NationalParkDiaries
3 күн бұрын
I think that's a great way to think about it!
@AndrewJasinski-x1b
3 күн бұрын
Been to the canyon twice, and there is just no way to comprehend the scale and steepness of it. One of the most unique nps sights. Loved the animations btw, been itching for a new vid these past few weeks!
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
Sorry to keep you waiting, but I'm glad it was worth the wait! Thanks for watching!
@NYSheDevil0011
2 күн бұрын
Last year I drove cross country from NY to see The Grand Canyon and The Mighty Five in Utah for the first time. We also drove The Million Dollar Highway to Silverton and visited Black Canyon. Of all the beautiful and amazing things we saw, Black Canyon was one of my absolute favorite places. Definitely in my top 3 favorite places of all time. Thanks for the video!
@Bc232klm
3 күн бұрын
Fantastic video! Did you make those animations? Loved them!
@NationalParkDiaries
3 күн бұрын
I did not! I had them commissioned by a very talented animator named Alex. They turned out fantastic and I'm glad you liked them!
@CarlOlsonArt
3 күн бұрын
Great explanation! This beautiful canyon is our backyard. I never tire of the Black Canyon or the scenery and geology of the Western Slope of Colorado.
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@isaachochrein5202
2 күн бұрын
Thanks for making this video! I've been to this park twice now, and what the Grand Canyon has in breadth and scale the Black Canyon makes up for in sheer verticality and depth. Standing along the edge of the canyon is a vertigo-inducing, humbling experience.
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
Amazing how these places can all be so different and invoke such different feelings in us. Thanks for watching!
@kellybaker6353
3 күн бұрын
I was there last year! We even got stuck in a cattle-jam on the way to the South rim which was interesting/hilarious/gross. The canyon is beautiful and it's amazing how LOUD the river is even from some of the overlooks.
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
Sound is a totally underrated experience in our National Parks. Thanks for pointing that out!
@bfrerck
2 күн бұрын
We were just at The Black Canyon of the Gunnison six days ago. Camping down in the canyon at the East Portal campgrounds. What an amazing place. Don't forget the Blue Ribbon Trout waters that the Gunnison also provides.
@tankermike99
3 күн бұрын
Loved the animations and the knowledge of a park I've only been to once, but want to return too. Something special for sure.
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
Glad you liked them! Hoping to incorporate them more in the future also
@ticklefritz5406
3 күн бұрын
A most excellent job explaining what we know about the Black Canyon. Your efforts are much appreciated.
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
Thanks so much!
@arduous1914
3 күн бұрын
Love the new animations
@NationalParkDiaries
3 күн бұрын
So glad to hear it!
@purplemicrodot58
2 күн бұрын
I live about 30 mins from BCOTG Nat Park. I visit a few times a year. The river trails are quite a challenge but the best view is from the bottom. I saw a baby bear in a tree by the road this spring which was actually kind of scary, we never saw the Mom. Luckily, a Ranger was also there keeping an eye on the situation.
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
Doing a hike to the bottom is definitely on my bucket list for this park!
@jonathanyomamathan2089
3 күн бұрын
Not me having a Black Canyon of the Gunnison poster on the wall right next to me... But honestly this park is one of the most beautiful one's I've been to and this is coming from somebody who's been to about a dozen. I'd urge anybody going to colorado to give this park a visit, even if it means not going to rocky mountain NP. You can see mountains in so many different parts of the country but only in colorado can you see our incredible black canyon
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
Love that! Can't wait to visit one day!
@Sariun
Күн бұрын
This is one of the most underrated channels on KZitem. Thank you for this high quality, insightful information on our beautiful National Parks!
@aguasmokee7329
3 күн бұрын
Had the chance to go a couple winters ago. One of the most breathtaking experiences. No one was in the park and you could hear the birds flapping their wings. Highly recommend visiting!
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
Had not considered a winter visit, but reading some of these comments I think I might need to!
@raymondantonitis3936
3 күн бұрын
It would be interesting to see if there are endemic plant species adapted to the very limited sunlight
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
Had a similar comment about this earlier and I agree! Potential future video!
@tayloraverett1841
3 күн бұрын
I visited the Black Canyon in 2014, and it is so beautiful! The canyon walls have some of the most unusual, and visually striking geological patterns in them, almost like looking at some dark grey gemstone 🤩🤩🤩. I've lived out West my whole life, visited most of the national parks out here, and spend my free time being a desert rat, seeking obscure and isolated pieces of geological wonders, and the Black Canyon is one of the most wonderful I've seen!
@NationalParkDiaries
3 күн бұрын
There's a whole video's worth of stuff about the canyon walls and why they look the way they do! Very cool park indeed with so many overlapping stories!
@jasonhernandez619
3 күн бұрын
The black and white pattern reminded me of Taroko Gorge, a National Park in Taiwan where the canyon walls are made of marble. It is one of the most spectacular places I have ever seen.
@bryanCJC2105
3 күн бұрын
That was an awesome video!!! The Black Canyon of the Gunnison is on my bucket list now.
@NationalParkDiaries
3 күн бұрын
So glad you liked it and hope you make it out there one day!
@tanukish
3 күн бұрын
Very interesting video. I drove right by it once, not realizing how special it was. Now I wish I had known to check it out.
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
Well now you have the context if you ever go back! And even if you don't, I think it's still cool to learn about!
@gregwilvert
3 күн бұрын
Fascinating video! Great animations. I’ve never been there, but I know I’d love to hike down into that spectacular canyon.
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
So glad you liked them - the response has been great! Thanks for watching!
@andrewhancock7812
3 күн бұрын
Great video! Quck correction Ive worked on the gunnison river for 10 years and it actually could get considerably higher than 12,000 cfs, the highest recorded water level was about 18,000 cfs and it actually reached 12,000 just a few years ago. But its theorized it could have gotten much much higher when the local climate was wetter. There is evidence that in the last thousand or so years high water was potentially up to 40,000 cfs! and it could have been much higher further back!
@barrymccockiner6641
3 күн бұрын
The Painted Wall is one of the most incredible sites in the NPS system!
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
No complaints there!
@VenusianKalliope
3 күн бұрын
Heck yeah Black Canyon of the Gunnison!!
@NationalParkDiaries
3 күн бұрын
First time being featured on the channel!
@markofdistinction6094
3 күн бұрын
I camped at the North Rim of the canyon in May. Great place to camp and see the less visited side of Gunnison National park.
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
I love that I get so much travel advice from these comments lol. Thanks for watching!
@MrDominickpal
23 сағат бұрын
The animation really helped me understand what you were explaining!
@GianRey-qw8wh
2 күн бұрын
Gold information for my vampire family.
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
I help where I can
@gtbkts
3 күн бұрын
Thanks for all the amazing videos and awesome content!!
@NationalParkDiaries
3 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@ollivyr
3 күн бұрын
I was at Black Canyon for the 4th time this year. I arrived during a snow storm, and nothing at the Visitor Center was visible. By the time we reached Painted Wall, it was completely clear... this will always be my favorite Natl. Park and place in the country. It's magical.
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
Glad to hear that and I'm glad it holds such a special place in your heart!
@M4_Overland
2 күн бұрын
I took my middle kid with me on my first visit, Labor Day of 2020. We spent a few hours at the bottom fishing. It was definitely dark in the steeper sections.
@rijrunner
3 күн бұрын
If you want history, go to Mesa Verde. If you want photogenic scenery, go to Great Sand Dunes, if you like crowds, go to Rocky Mountain. But, this one you have to see in person as no pictures can capture it.
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
I like this!
@Felstead
Күн бұрын
Another fantastic video! The animations were top notch - well done
@eTwisted
3 күн бұрын
Black Canyon was a great finish to our hiking trip last year that started with the Grand Canyon. The hike to the bottom and back up wasn't too hard, was a lot shorter than the Grand Canyon! and the views were amazing. Needles, Arches, Zion and other parks in the area are amazing to hike in. Too many people know about them though. They are all a lot busier than when I visited back in the 1992 - too busy IMHO. But then the parks are working ways to deal with the crowds - lotteries and whatnot to limit visitors. I love how Zion now has a shuttle system - no more cars backed up on the road.
@edwardlobb931
Күн бұрын
An amazing, very well crafted video. One of the best on the complex subject of Geology.
@catalinolortegui6907
2 күн бұрын
finally a good video about the Black canyon! I had the privledge to raft this whole stretch of river with a great group in 2021. I learned so much about that land, and caught some beautiful trout. I even slept in some historic places and caves! It is life changing. Anyone thinking about going must someday!
@jenjewell3969
2 күн бұрын
I live near there so I go all the time. So beautiful and peaceful! But be careful around the drop offs.
@kingofthefoothills1863
2 күн бұрын
I'm planning to move to Montrose next year, what's your opinion on that town? Great thumbnail btw! :)
@jenjewell3969
2 күн бұрын
@@kingofthefoothills1863 it’s dry like a desert and relatively expensive but it’s home to me.
@dariencousens3752
2 күн бұрын
Always look forward to your content ! I wish there were more!! Always very interesting!
@nicholasorr4230
3 күн бұрын
I visited exactly a year ago. I didn’t spend nearly enough time, what a phenomenal place it is.
@aprilseaton4121
21 сағат бұрын
Yay! You did one on my park 😍 And what a superb presentation it is! It’s very hard to imagine all the geologic events and courses that occurred here over such a large span of time, so having the visuals and explanations together is great! Looks like you got a great shot of The Narrows. Did you do Long Draw?
@hyoung1221
3 күн бұрын
Visited the black canyon in August and did the Gunnison route to the bottom. Was an amazing experience doing the rock scramble. I did see the sun at the bottom, but that is one of the wider sections of the canyon. If you’re in shape, I would highly recommend the Gunnison route. I would recommend the Curecanti Creek trail at the adjacent Curecanti National Recreation Area even more - one of the best hikes I’ve ever done. The park and surrounding area also has a fascinating history related to exploration and irrigation with the east portal. The Gunnison river is the main reason the region is capable of the agriculture it produces today.
@NationalParkDiaries
3 күн бұрын
Getting down into the Canyon is definitely on my bucket list when I go visit this one. Didn't know about the Curecanti hike, but it's on the list now too! I did read about the exploration and irrigation history when researching this one and agree - very fascinating indeed.
@genericalfishtycoon3853
3 күн бұрын
How the heck I'd only heard of this place briefly before, and had never seen it until now kinda blows my mind, it's beautiful. You do a great job telling the tale man, and just getting better as time goes on.
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
Thanks so much, that means a lot!
@genericalfishtycoon3853
2 күн бұрын
@@NationalParkDiaries Much love man, kudos all the way. Stay awesome!
@Gamepro2112
3 күн бұрын
I loved the Black Canyon. Went to the north rim and hike to exclamation point. Such a beautiful view from there.
@NationalParkDiaries
3 күн бұрын
I hear the North Rim is fantastic!
@Gamepro2112
3 күн бұрын
@@NationalParkDiaries I found it better than the south rim. Theres less infrastructure so fewer crowds. But I spent less time on the south rim so I could just be biased.
@slugworthy1
3 күн бұрын
Indistinguishable means identical or very similar
@tygerbyrn
2 күн бұрын
Thank you for an informative and relaxing video. Subscribed!
@Steveofthejungle8
3 күн бұрын
Went to BC last year for Memorial Day, combined with Curecanti NRA and Colorado NM. Such an amazing part of colorado
@NationalParkDiaries
3 күн бұрын
Southwest Colorado is an area I always hear so much about - I need to make it a priority to get out there and explore one of these days.
@Steveofthejungle8
3 күн бұрын
@@NationalParkDiaries Mesa Verde and Durango are also awesome, but I’d been to both before. I had to revisit Ouray though, which is the prettiest town I’ve ever seen
@kellihillebrand8341
3 күн бұрын
Was just there 2.5 weeks ago! Unique NP😁
@NationalParkDiaries
3 күн бұрын
Very nice!
@jlangevin65
3 күн бұрын
Well ya know - there are other national parks that have places that never get sunlight at all - Carlsbad Caverns, Mammoth Cave, and Wind Cave, to name a few.
@MrKansas69
11 сағат бұрын
Used to hike our boating gear down the mule trail back in the late 80s and 90s when I still had the fortitude, great river trip in the summer with all the shade, never thought about the reasons why
@Stoic180
3 күн бұрын
Hello Good Folks. Wonderful video. Thank You. I visited the park in 2022 but stayed up on the rim and viewed the river from various overlooks. It rained and snowed and that added some drama to the views. Well worth visiting this wonderful public land. FYI, the park is in western Colorado; not too far from Grand Junction.
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed your visit!
@robbie2671
3 күн бұрын
I had no idea the Black Canyon is a national park. Especially because all the cool kids call RMNP just “the park”
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
And now you have a new fun fact!
@JimWVa-2023
3 күн бұрын
Hiked down to the river in 1982, spent a night, then climbed back out. It was so steep that in one place there was a chain to hold onto as you went down and back up. Don’t remember if that area was sunless.
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
I watched a couple videos of rock scrambles getting up and down the canyon. Definitely seems like an adventurous hike!
@tylers82
2 күн бұрын
That place looks absolutely amazing.
@ScottWatson-qc6cb
2 күн бұрын
Wife and I visited early September of 2019 and decided after Rocky Mtn. over and to Mesa Verda, that this is our FAV
@billmuni2702
3 күн бұрын
Awesome explanation.
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@shankariyer3867
3 күн бұрын
Very clear and factual explanation, Ty
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@firdosvohra4315
3 күн бұрын
I can’t wait to go there!
@NationalParkDiaries
3 күн бұрын
Enjoy!
@brianevans5616
14 сағат бұрын
Very interesting. I learned quite a few interesting things. Great job
@clarencemcgregor8568
3 күн бұрын
Now I know where to put "IT"!
@tompfeiffer2755
3 күн бұрын
❤the animations!
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
So glad to hear it - I've really loved the response to them!
@corcoke
21 сағат бұрын
I once hiked from the north rim to the bottom of Black Canyon. Ate lunch next to the river. It was midday summer, so there was sunlight at the bottom while we were there. As for the route, (not a trail), I remember a lot of cat's claw.
@FloatingLeaf1111
2 күн бұрын
Beautiful night sky out there as well.
@bavondale
Күн бұрын
thank you for the graphics to help
@YolandaPullman
2 күн бұрын
Very interesting. Very well explained.
@TheClamy8911
2 күн бұрын
The road leading up to the top is no joke. Was pulling a heavy RV when I came. My brakes completely faded from overheat on the way down and had to run the stop sign exiting the park. My brakes were bright red when I stopped to look 😅
@sanepeter2034
2 күн бұрын
Fall of 2023, incredibly deep, my wife was especially impressed with it's depth. One park visitor REFUSED to go near it, his wife had to ask strangers to take her picture.
@matthewberglund3384
2 күн бұрын
Lots of poison ivy, ticks and spiders down there!! Sheep, otter and bears as well. Sun exposure also depends on which direction the canyon is running, and time of year. Definitely lots of places with more than half hour of sunlight. Not much sun in the narrows though.
@kaius3351
3 күн бұрын
🍊🍊 Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is located in western Colorado. 🍊🍊 ☺ Nearest city is Montrose, Colorado. I found out about it for the first time. I'm from Japan. ☺
@lsdave42
Күн бұрын
Title: "Never" Video: "Well, sometimes. Just not very often"
@meganstahlberger608
3 күн бұрын
Thanks! Really good explanation!
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@icescrew1
11 сағат бұрын
Some great climbing in there.
@adamgreenhaus4691
3 күн бұрын
One of my favorite places. Hiked to the bottom last year. It wasn’t nearly as difficult as long I expected but l dragged my jaw on the ground the entire time.
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
This seems to be a common sentiment! Seems the best way to see the canyon from is actually at the bottom - will definitely be putting that on my bucket list for this park!
@adamgreenhaus4691
2 күн бұрын
@@NationalParkDiaries it totally is! I remember thinking that the combined minds of all the greatest fantasy authors couldn’t dream up that landscape.
@inoculatedcity
2 күн бұрын
such an amazing park
@dianespears6057
Күн бұрын
Very good video. Thank you.
@TheKoyotetracker
3 күн бұрын
From this Canyon, we got our son's name.
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
Wow!!
@steveshapland8846
3 күн бұрын
I've been to the rim, but not the bottom. Animations helped your explaination.
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
So glad to hear that, thank you!
@petecunningham47
3 күн бұрын
Good animations!
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
So glad you like them!
@cmaven4762
2 күн бұрын
Wow....😂 Can't believe I got it right.... This was the first place I thought of when I saw the video title....
@CrossCultural-c7f
Күн бұрын
Yes, great video!
@DJDouglasWarden
3 күн бұрын
Great stuff thank you. Its an amazing park.
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@burklander3338
2 күн бұрын
Wasn't there, but love to go
@angrypossumsx1259
3 күн бұрын
I went there with my parents in 1970 and even though I was only 5, remember standing on that bridge and looking down into the infinite darkness.
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
What a memory!
@Shade-Slayer
Күн бұрын
What's the next layer upcoming below the one the river is currently flowing upon
@paulname5483
3 күн бұрын
There be Vampires there!
@loismiller7742
2 күн бұрын
I have been there- it’s great
@colormedubious4747
Күн бұрын
THIS is why many cities have "step-back" requirements for skyscrapers. 🤣
@hatsudopia5085
3 күн бұрын
Fascinating
@NationalParkDiaries
3 күн бұрын
Agreed!
@grantpeters7958
28 минут бұрын
I’m no geologist but that canyon shape looks harsh and cut. I think there was a more climactic flooding event that caused it
@davidtrepanier4211
2 күн бұрын
It's odd you didn't mention the difference between seasons for sunlight. Clearly that would change throughout the year
@chibinyra
2 күн бұрын
Cool!
@drk2535
3 күн бұрын
what about the phantom river canyons?
@jeremiahrobineau6932
3 күн бұрын
I did the SOB Draw route and the Warner route down to the river... definitely had sunshine on warner... canyon is pretty wide there... bot on SOB Draw i could throw a rock and hit the other side of the canyon... didnt have any daylight there...
@NationalParkDiaries
2 күн бұрын
Absolutely incredible...
@toughenupfluffy7294
3 күн бұрын
When I was a teenager, we used to go up there and dare each other to go out on the scariest ledge Poor Jeremy won.JK, he's still alive, as opposed to Mike.
@bcubed72
3 күн бұрын
Uh, Carlsbad Caverns NP? I mean, obvious answer is obvious.
@earthlingjohn
7 сағат бұрын
0:14 ... reminds me of a well marbled cut of beef 😋
@WilhelmvonFahrvergnugen
3 күн бұрын
"shade or complete darkness" "never recive the sun'srays" 23.5 hours....?
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