Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

April 19 -27, 2008 is National Park Week. Specific Activities at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area during National Park Week include: April 22 “Who Goes There?” lesson for 1st grade April 22: “The Continuous Cycle” for 2nd grade April 22: “Dams and Hydroelectric Power” for 3rd grade April 22: “Die, Adapt, or Move” lesson for 4th grade April 23: “Watersheds” lesson for 5th grade April 23: “Energy” lesson for 6th grade April 23: “The Active Earth” geology trip, 7th, 8th grade April 24: “Neversink: A Riparian Experience” trip for 4th grade April 24: “Weather” lesson for 2nd and 3rd grade April 25: “Black Canyon Habitats” trip for 1st grade For more details about the activities taking place at this National Park, visit the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park or Curecanti National Recreation Area websites. National Park Week is one week each year that has been designated by the President as a time to celebrate and recognize the National Parks of our country. The National Park Service encourages each of us to take a moment, an hour, a day to visit a National Park during National Park Week to appreciate the magnificent natural landscapes and varied heritage that is showcased in each park. Our National Parks truly are living examples of the best this Nation has to offer. Parks provide opportunities to learn and grow, places of quiet refuge, and opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation activities. To learn more about National Park Week, visit the official National Park Service webpage. As a part of National Park Week, many National Parks will also be organizing a Junior Ranger Day on April 26th. The Junior Ranger program is designed to engage children and families in the stories embodied in national parks. Children complete activity books that lead them through the park in a kid-friendly way. They are drawn to parts of the park story that they can relate to. When completed, they present their booklets to a ranger to earn a patch or badge and a certificate. There are Junior Ranger programs in 297 of the National Parks. Visit The official Junior Rangers webpage to learn more.