Biodiversity and Landscape
What animal is top of the food chain in Canyonlands national park?
The Mountain Lion
What state is Canyonlands National Park located in?
Utah
When was Canyonlands National Park established?
1964
What is the abbreviation for the Student Conservation Association?
SCA
What northern Mexico civilization has structures in Canyonlands National Park?
The Aztecs
Name 2 common plants inside Canyonlands
Yucca flowers, Cacti
What hike in canyonlands has artifacts left behind from historic cowboy camps?
Cave Springs trail
Aaron Ralston had to cut off what limb to stay alive in Canyonlands National Park?
His arm
What is the most common way kids can get involved in the national park system?
The JR park Ranger program
What is the closest town to Canyonlands?
Moab
What are the 3 most common mammals in Canyonlands?
Mule deer, desert cottontail, kangaroo rat,
Mesa Arch is located in what area of the Park?
Island in the Sky
What president established Canyonalnds National Park?
President Lyndon B. Johnson
What does EMS stand for when it comes to Canyonlands National Park?
Environmental Management System
What is the closest National Park to Canyonland?
Arches (30 minutes)
Name all 4 Canyonlands major features
Canyons, mesas, buttes, arches
How many species of mammals call Yellowstone home?
Over 50 species
When did Congress expand Canyonlands National Park?
1971
Why are the famous star views of Canyonlands National Park disappearing?
Because of light pollution
How many people visit canyonlands national park each year?
400,000 visitors
How many acres of land are there in Canyonlands National Park?
337,598 acres
Name where the 2 visitor centers are located in Canyonlands National Park
Islands of the sky and the Needles
When Congress expanded Canyonlands what feature was added to the Park?
Horseshoe Canyon annex
What animals are protected inside Canyonlands National Park?
All animals and wildlife
Name all 4 of the districts inside Canyonlands National Park.
Island in the Sky, the Needles, the Maze, and the Rivers.