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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
No other North American canyon has the combination of narrow opening, sheer walls, and depth.
Colorado National Monument
Geologic features include red sandstone monoliths, deep, sheer-walled canyons. Wildlife such as bighorn sheep, golden eagles, mule deer and mountain lions.
Curecanti National Recreation Area
Three reservoirs, mesas, fjord-like reservoirs, and deep, steep and narrow canyons.
Great Sand Dunes National Park
North America's tallest dunes rise over 700 feet high against the rugged Sangre de Cristo Mountains. N southern Colorado.
Mesa Verde National Park
Spectacular cliff dwellings, built A.D. 600 through A.D. 1300.
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