The steep canyon walls keep out much of the sunlight, giving it a dark appearance and inspiring the "Black Canyon" name ... It also makes the air unhealthy for people, wildlife and natural resources.

MONTROSE, Colo. — Human remains found at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park are believed to be those of a Denver man ...

Human remains likely belonging to a missing Denver man were found in the remote wilderness of Black Canyon of the Gunnison ...

Jordan Marsters, a resident of Denver, was traveling through Grand Junction on Feb. 11 and was in Montrose before he went missing.

Even the dead ones live on as havens for wildlife and subjects for detail ... plenty of parking and an occasional site host. Details: Black Canyon Trail Coalition, bctaz.org.

He was last seen wearing a tan jacket and black hoodie and was driving ... hiking along the canyon, camping, fishing, wildlife watching and stargazing. Contributing: Fernando Cervantes Jr ...