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South Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park to Partially Reopen to the Public Monday

On Aug. 18, the South Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park reopens after a month-long wildfire closure, park officials announced Monday.
The wildfire began when lightning struck the South Rim on July 10, forcing evacuations and closing Black Canyon of the Gunnison's south rim.
Fire officials say the South Rim Fire remains 52% contained as of Thursday, despite ongoing burning in isolated areas.
From 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., the South Rim will welcome guests daily, with the visitor center, park store, and overlooks reopening Monday morning.
This month-long closure has been costly; West said the park brings about $200,000 daily and $32 million over five months, while visitors can still enjoy Curecanti National Recreation Area.

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Colorado Sun

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Parts of South Rim area at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park set to reopen after wildfire

While some of the campgrounds were destroyed and remain closed, the visitor center was saved and will open Monday.

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South Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park to partially reopen

The South Rim's reopening comes two weeks after the North Rim opened to the public. Both areas closed at the beginning of July due to fire activity.

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Montrose Daily Press

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South Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park reopens Aug. 18

As wildfire smoke from blazes across the state fills the Uncompahgre Valley, there is a spot of encouraging news: more of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, closed since the South Rim Fire erupted on July 10, will…

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Black Canyon of the Gunnison’s south rim to reopen Monday after wildfire

The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park’s south rim will reopen Monday after a more than month-long, wildfire-fueled closure, park officials said.

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South Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park to partially reopen to the public Monday

The south rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park will partially reopen to the public starting next week, a spokesperson with the National Park Service said Thursday.

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