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Black Canyon South Rim Wildfire

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park partially reopens after South Rim Fire

Western Slope wildfire smoke turns the sky orange

South Rim fire, other Western Slope fires still smoldering continue to impact air quality

By Tegan Wendland

Western Slope wildfire smoke turns the sky orange

Firefighters made progress over weekend extinguishing West Slope fires, drier air expected later this week

By Tegan Wendland

Black Canyon South Rim Wildfire

Rainy weather helps crews make progress on Western Slope fires, but also brings possibility of flash flooding in burn scars

By Ishan Thakore

Wildfire fighting aircraft take off from Grand Junction

South Rim Fire now over 4,000 acres with zero containment, Black Canyon of the Gunnison remains closed

Smoke from the Black Canyon South Rim Wildfire

Fires continue burning across much of Colorado as hot, dry conditions persist

By Ishan Thakore

Black Canyon South Rim Wildfire

Gov. Polis declares emergency as South Rim fire in Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park grows, still zero percent contained

By Tegan Wendland

Smoke rises from the South Rim fire at Black Canyon National Park

Fire at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park still not contained heading into dry, hot weekend

By Ishan Thakore and Tegan Wendland

Multiple wildfires throughout western Colorado continue to burn Friday

Smoke rising from a fire in the distance.

Evacuations still in place at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park as South Rim fire grows Friday

By Stina Sieg and Tegan Wendland

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How do you ‘stravage,’ and where can you do it in Colorado?

By Nathan Fernando-Frescas

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Government and Politics

Government shutdown’s impact on National Parks: Here’s what we know

By CPR News Staff and The Associated Press

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Come with us on a journey through the Gunnison Tunnel, which delivers water to thousands on the Western Slope

Your Trips To Some National Parks Are About To Get A Lot More Expensive

By Taylor Allen

Visitors To Colorado’s National Parks Spent $485M In 2016, Report Says

By Nathaniel Minor

In The Black Canyon, Climate Change Complicates Already Demanding Climbs

By Nathaniel Minor

Black Canyon Of The Gunnison Road Opens

By The Associated Press

As Cities Develop, Park Service Seeks To Keep Night Skies Dark

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