A quick trip to see North America’s tallest sand dunes, including the 755 foot Star Dune, was today’s outing. Driving toward the entrance to the park, the Sanger de Cristo mountains dominated the skyline and left me wondering just how impressive sand dunes could be in comparison.
As we got closer, the dunes captured our attention.
It was impossible for me to photograph the entire length of the dunes.
The seasonal Medano Creek, shallow enough to wade across today, flows at the base of the dunes, requiring dune trekkers to get their feet wet.
The park colors are absolutely beautiful this time of year.
We wondered how long it took this person to climb to the top of the dune. We saw some who opted for the easy way down, sliding on various sleds and boards.
Jim remembers being there by the dunes as a kid. It was summer and he ended up with a hundred mosquito bites from his trek across the shallow water and bushes. Then he had to sit In a car all the way back to Los Angeles! He learned that chapstick can alleviate the itching From mosquito bites…
Did you go here on an earlier trip? Or maybe it was other friends. Either way , thanks for sending your travel blog and photos. We did route 50 through Nevada on one of our trips. We enjoyed seeing new to us country and national parks. There are so many things to discover in US. Enjoy!
We did take a trip to Colorado last fall. We set out (again) a couple weeks ago on a slightly different route, hoping to reach West Virginia for a visit with (son) Chris and Gail. In search of warmer weather now!
Happy Birthday dear friend. Those beautiful sand dunes will make this another special birthday. I miss seeing you and Sue. Thanks for all the wonderful posts.Love to both of you;. Carolyn
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Jim remembers being there by the dunes as a kid. It was summer and he ended up with a hundred mosquito bites from his trek across the shallow water and bushes. Then he had to sit In a car all the way back to Los Angeles! He learned that chapstick can alleviate the itching From mosquito bites…
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Gosh, Jim has quite a history in this area. I hope he’s enjoying the trips down memory lane!
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Very interesting-we have never visited Great Sand Dunes NP. We ill put it on the list!
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Bring your boogie board to go sliding!
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Did you go here on an earlier trip? Or maybe it was other friends. Either way , thanks for sending your travel blog and photos. We did route 50 through Nevada on one of our trips. We enjoyed seeing new to us country and national parks. There are so many things to discover in US. Enjoy!
Elaine
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We did take a trip to Colorado last fall. We set out (again) a couple weeks ago on a slightly different route, hoping to reach West Virginia for a visit with (son) Chris and Gail. In search of warmer weather now!
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Happy Birthday dear friend. Those beautiful sand dunes will make this another special birthday. I miss seeing you and Sue. Thanks for all the wonderful posts.Love to both of you;. Carolyn
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