Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Adventures in Black Canyon Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Curecanti National Recreation Area Official Junior Ranger Activity Book o t e m o c l We ! n o y n a C Black Adults, read Aloud... To Earn Your Junior Ranger Badge: • Complete any 4 pages. • When you are finished, bring your book back to the visitor center to receive your badge. Follow the Junior Ranger Rules: • SAFETY FIRST! - Stick close to an adult. Do not get near the canyon edge. - Do not climb on railings. - Do not throw rocks over the canyon rim. - Store food where bears and other wildlife can’t get it. - Keep a safe distance from wildlife. - Be prepared. This means wear sunscreen, a hat, and sturdy shoes. Carry plenty of water. • Take care of the park. Leave it better than you found it. her: Work tokgeist suggested his boo s While t s, adult year old e for 4-6 s clo ly to work d e it v in are assist ild, and h c r u o ge with y Encoura eded. e n e r e wh about, o think t d il h c n your their ow iculate t r a d n a ou are ven if y e , s r e answ g them. recordin e n o e h t uld be ired sho u q e r ” k ll. “Wor un for a al and f n io t a c u ed 2 a t a h W Draw the Black Canyon! Over millions of years, the Gunnison River carved through hard rock to create this deep, narrow canyon. VIEW! Go to an overlook. Sit in a safe place. Draw what you see. Find a rock that is smaller than your fst, but bigger than your thumb. What color is your rock? How hard is it? Black soft like play dough Gray Pink White hard like a cookie Purple harder than a penny (hint: it scratches a penny) Is it alright to throw rocks or anything else into the canyon? Yes No Is it alright to keep rocks or other objects found in a national park? Yes No When you are fnished, fnd a special place to leave your rock. 3 Are you my Mother? Draw lines to match each adult with its young. Adult Young Butterfy Fry Doe Caterpillar Trout Eaglet Eagle Fawn Extra: Circle the animals you see while at the park. 4 Explore the ! N O Y N A C R E N WILD IN In a Wilderness canyon you must tread lightly. It is hard work to climb down into the rugged, remote, inner canyon. It is even harder to climb back up! Explore the inner canyon by completing this page. I counted I counted I counted _________ _________ _________ plants. animals. people. 5 Who lives He re? Each riddle gives hints about something that lives here. Fill in the missing letters to solve the riddle. Check your answer by connecting the dots. 4 3 5 6 2 1 13 8 12 I move quickly wherever I go. If I lose my tail, it just might regrow! 11 10 l 7 z 9 r 1 2 4 3 6 In spring I am green, but later turn brown. 5 I blow in the wind, and fall to the ground. 7 8 10 9 11 6 l f T i c -Ta c -To e ! Attend a Ranger program… Spot a soaring bird. Have a picnic. Clean up your trash. …or ask a Park Ranger a question. Hint: Look up! Don’t attract bears, birds, or chipmunks! Hike a park trail. Visit two overlooks. Be an explorer! Imagine walking in the shoes of a past explorer, what would you choose? Float the Gunnison River Climb up a rock wall Ride a train (circle one) Smell sagebrush or a wild flower. Take a picture with your family or friends. Remember: Don’t pick it! Watch a bug for 1 minute. Sketch it. Remember: Don’t touch! Black CanyonAs you explore the park, try to get a Tic-Tac-Toe! Cross out three boxes in a row, either vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. 7 _________________________________________________________ Date You can also mail completed booklets to: Education Office, Black Canyon NP, 102 Elk Creek, Gunnison, CO 81230. We will mail your badge with your completed booklet. For more, visit: www.nps.gov/blca www.nps.gov/webrangers OFFICIAL JUNIOR RANGER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD _________________________________________________________ Park Ranger Signature _________________________________________________________ Junior Ranger Signature “I, _________________________, PROMISE TO TEACH OTHERS ABOUT WHAT I LEARNED AT BLACK CANYON, PROMISE TO EXPLORE OTHER NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AREAS, AND PROMISE TO TAKE CARE OF THESE PLACES SO THAT ALL PEOPLE CAN ENJOY THEM FOREVER. ” Certifcate n o y n a C k Blac Junior Ranger