Great Sand Dunes National Park Travel Guide
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Created by winds that sweep the San Luis Valley floor, the enormous sand dunes that form the heart of Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve are an improbable, unforgettable sight. The dunes, as curvaceous as Rubens' nudes, stretch for more than 30 square mi. Because they're made of sand, the dunes' very existence seem tenuous, as if they might blow away before your eyes, yet they're solid enough to withstand 440,000 years of Mother Nature—and the modern stress of hikers and saucer-riding thrill-seekers.
Great Sand Dunes National Park Hotels
There are no hotels, motels, or lodges in the park. The nearest lodge is right outside the park entrance, and there are many hotels in Alamosa and other...read more
Great Sand Dunes National Park Restaurants
There are no dining establishments in the park. In the visitor center and at the campground there are vending machines with drinks that are stocked mid-spring...read more
Things To Do in Great Sand Dunes National Park
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Great Sand Dunes National Park
- $161* & up -- U.S. Flight Sale (R/T incl. Tax) CheapOair.com
- $63 -- 4-Star Denver Tech Center Hotel Hotwire.com
- $99+: Aspen Hotel in Spring w/Breakfast & Shuttles The Inn at Aspen by Wyndham Vacation Rentals
- 7% Off -- SUV Rentals in Denver Payless Car Rental
Great Sand Dunes National Park Experiences
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Dune climbing: Trek through the 30 square mi of main dunes in this landlocked dune field.... Read more
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The salty wetlands are dotted with sedges, rushes, and other plants that are tolerant of changes in water salinity and levels, while the sand... Read more
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Great Sand Dunes: The Shape of the Wind, by Stephen Trimble, covers dune history, ecology, scenery, and wildlife.... Read more
Travel Blog
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Technology, Practical Travel Tips
In March, I got to go to Sedona with Sony Electronics to test out their new camera line.... Read more
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Practical Travel Tips
Hiking the stunning, scenic trails of Wyoming backcountry (Jackson Hole, Yellowstone) would be much more... Read more
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Hotels, News
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