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Exploring the National Parks

146: Exploring Great Sand Dunes National Park: Best Tips + Activities

June 10 · 49 min · Episode 146 · 71.4 MB
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Picture this: you’re standing at the foot of the tallest dunes in North America, a snow-capped mountain towering behind you, and nature singing all around you. If it sounds awe-inspiring, that’s because it is! And it’s exactly why  Great Sand Dunes National Park needs to be next on your national park bucket list.

It may not be the country’s most well-known park, but it’s a gem in and of itself! Today, we are exploring Great Sand Dunes and walking you through everything you need to know to plan a perfect day in one of Colorado's most underrated parks.

In this episode, we cover:

  • The geography that makes this place so amazing
  • Where to stay near the park
  • The quiet little nature trail that will soothe your soul
  • The full Medano Creek experience, including when to come for "Colorado's beach" (yes…it is as interesting as it sounds!)
  • Sand sledding tips (and why it is so much better here than at White Sands)
  • Everything you need to know about hiking High Dune
  • Our perfect day at Great Sand Dunes from sunrise to sunset

 

Your task for today: Have you been to Great Sand Dunes National Park? Tell us your best (or most sand-blasted) memory over on the @DirtInMyShoes Facebook or Instagram pages — and bonus points if you have a video of yourself sand sledding (gracefully…or ungracefully, no shame)!

 

Don’t miss the full show notes packed with all the links we mentioned so you can plan your adventures like a pro: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/exploring-great-sand-dunes-national-park-best-tips-activities/

 

Planning your own Great Sand Dunes National Park adventure?