The intense orangey glow at the incredibly steep Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado seems to suggest perhaps there is a fire-breathing dragon residing in its depth? Fear not, no dragon or creature has ever emerged from the crack but geologists have discovered that the phenomenon was due to the reflection of the early morning sun on the canyon's long, narrow crevice, earning the moniker "The Dragon's Tongue".
It is said the canyon receives only 33 minutes of sunlight per day, thus the hideous name "Black Canyon". The occurance lasts briefly before the angle of sunlight changes as nature proceeds its course.
To visit the park, visitors can go via the South Rim where there is a visitor center. Hiking, fishing, rafting activities can be enjoyed in this park. Rock climbing is only reserved for the professional rock climbers due to the steep vertical drop.
