Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado
Every inch of Colorado is hiding something legendary. The Great Sand Dunes National Park offers you thirty square miles of towering dunes, the tallest in North America, peaking at around 700 feet. Wind through the San Luis Valley Floor, providing a sweet spot to shred, snow-free. Sandboards and sand sleds are available for rental at a few nearby shops.
One disclaimer: there are no lifts, of course, so you’ll have to trek to the top. But here’s an insider tip: once finished, soothe your bare feet in the glacial water of nearby Zapata Falls. Begin your day at The Great Sand Dunes visitor center to see exhibits showing the interesting way the great sand dunes were formed and get an idea of the land from the local park rangers.
We recommend viewing the dune field from the central Dunes Parking Area, where you can check out Medano Creek, sand sled down the dunes, or begin planning a 4WD tour through the dunes. An excellent hiking trip includes the Mosca Pass, where you can get great views and hear the wildlife all around you.
This next park isn’t remotely bad at all…..
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I found all this information and wonderful photography absolutely fascinating!! There are so many fabulous places in this country that I will never see — Thank you SOO muh for bringing them to me!