This National Park in Colorado was carved out by the Gunnison River. It was designated a National Monument in March 1933 and became a full fledged National Park in October 1999. Adjacent to the park is the Curecanti National Recreation Area the heart of which are three reserviors; Blue Mesa (the largest lake in Colorado); Morrow Point; and Crystal. The photos are courtesy of the National Park Service, with photo credits going to L. Lynch.

The midi is "Black Velvet".

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