Jun 29, 2024 · The tallest dunes in North America are the centerpiece in a diverse landscape of grasslands, wetlands, forests, alpine lakes, and tundra. Stay on a moonless night to …

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is a national park of the United States that conserves an area of large sand dunes on the eastern edge of the San Luis Valley, and an …

Jan 23, 2025 · Great Sand Dunes National Park is one of Colorado’s best kept secrets. Home to the highest sand dune in North America, this park is packed with amazing things to do. Check …

Sep 30, 2024 · Sink into the highest sand dunes in North America at Colorado's Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains near Alamosa. …

Against the backdrop of rugged 14,000' peaks in the Sangre de Cristo mountains—the 30 square mile sand dune field, with no designated trails—invites you on an adventure. The natural and …

Sep 24, 2024 · Take time to explore beyond the dunes into grasslands, forest, alpine lakes and peaks. Download a free Great Sand Dunes Visitor Guide (accessible pdf, 6 mb) to plan your …

Nov 26, 2024 · Camping and Overnight Parking by Permit Only In Great Sand Dunes National Park. Sleeping in vehicles, or camping outside of designated areas is prohibited in Great Sand …

The Great Sand Dunes sprawl along the eastern fringes of the vast San Luis Valley of south central Colorado, covering an area of nearly thirty square miles. They are the tallest aeolian …

Jul 3, 2023 · Experience the tallest sand dunes in North America hands-on by hiking to the top! Start early during the summer months to avoid scorching sand that can reach up to 150° F. …

Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve is home to the tallest dunes in North America, topping out at around 755 feet. These ever-shifting hills and mounds sit west of the Sangre de …