8. Sandboard in Great Sand Dunes National Park – Colorado
Yes, you can sand surf in Colorado.
Great Sand Dunes National Park features the tallest dunes in North America. Visitors hike to the summit before racing down on sandboards or sleds. The surrounding Sangre de Cristo Mountains provide a dramatic backdrop.
Medano Creek, when flowing in spring, creates a temporary beach-like environment at the base of the dunes. It’s a landscape that feels both playful and surreal.
Adventure here is accessible, physical, and unexpectedly fun.
