By More Than Just Parks

DO YOU HEAR THAT? 3 PARKS WHERE THE SAND SINGS TO YOU

National Parks

DUNES WITH A

Under the right conditions, certain sand can make its own melody due to a combo of friction, moisture, and gravity.

TUNE

THE SOUND OF SINGING SANDS

The noises range from deep hums to squeaking.

WHERE?

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A 1.5-mile trail takes you to desert wilderness, where the 600 foot tall sand towers await. Hot, dry days with no moisture in the sand can trigger the ominous yet riveting desert soundscape. Stand on top or slide down and savor the vibrations.

KELSO DUNES

mojave national preserve

DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK

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Towering 680 feet, the Eureka sand dunes send the same bass tone that some say resembles a plane rumble or distant thunder.

EUREKA DUNES

GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK

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These massive singing dunes inspired Bing Crosby to write "The Singing Sands of Alamosa." The massive 750-feet dunes are prone to sand avalanches, where the all-to-familiar rumble penetrates your soul.

MORE DUNE TUNE DELIGHTS

Indiana Dunes National Park is another place where the sand sings, but this tune is tailored differently. The quartz and silica "squeak" or "whistle" when you step just right.