Great Sand Dunes

Nestled in mountains more than 600 miles from the nearest ocean lie the tallest sand dunes in North America. Formed and preserved by prevailing winds across the high plains of Colorado, the sands of Great Sand Dunes National Park cover more than 19,000 acres, a veritable ocean of no water. And spanning seven distinct ecosystems, the park allows visitors to hike the endless dunefield, splash in the seasonal Medano Creek or stroll the forested Sangre de Cristo mountains.