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10 THINGS TO DO at Great Sand Dunes NATIONAL PARK

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Explore the Epic Dunes

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Anyone is allowed to hike anywhere they'd like on the dune fields at Great Sand Dunes National Park.

See Sand Dunes in the Snow

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Great Sand Dunes sees snow typically from December through March so if you want to see the dunes with a blanket of white, those are the months to go!

Sandhill Crane Migration

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Every year over 20,000 Sandhill Cranes spend part of their fall and spring in the San Luis Valley where Great Sand Dunes National Park is located.

See the Autumn Foliage

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Every Autumn this park explodes with kaleidoscopic fall color – reds, yellows, and oranges blanket the often overlooked mountainous regions of this park.

Backcountry Adventures

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There are an incredible amount of backcountry adventures to be had at Great Sand Dunes National Park including camping out in the dunes themselves.

Starry Night Skies

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In 2019 Great Sand Dunes National Park was named an International Dark Sky Park meaning it has some seriously dark skies, perfect for astro photographers.

Zapata Falls

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My favorite time of year to visit Zapata Falls is in winter when they totally freeze over. You can even climb up parts of the falls with the right footwear (crampons).

Play in Medano Creek

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If you're visiting Great Sand Dunes National Park with kids, there's no better activity than having a nice day at the beach.

Camp Out in the Dune Field

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The further you get into the dunes the more it all fades away leaving you with seemingly endless dunes as far as the eye can see. At night this place is pure magic with some of the darkest skies in America.

Hike to the top of Star Dune

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Hiking the tallest dune in North America has to be at the top of your list of things to do in Great Sand Dunes National Park.

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