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Bookmark or Share- Basic Information - Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve (U.S ...Welcome to Great Sand Dunes! Exploring Dunes, Grasslands, Forests, Lakes, and Alpine Peaks Many visitors are surprised at the huge size and diversity of this park, and wish they had planned more time.
- Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)Sand sledding, Medano Creek beach play, experiencing the night, forest hiking, climbing to alpine lakes and peaks, and more...
- Geology - Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park ...You may also learn about geological components of the Great Sand Dunes system, hydrology of Great Sand Dunes, and the variety of dune types in the park.
- Weather - Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park ...Temperatures are surprisingly cool at the dunes' summit elevation of 8700 feet (2650 m), but the sand surface becomes extremely hot on sunny summer days. Plan to explore the dunes in early morning or evening during summer months.
- Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes - U.S. National Park ServiceThe Mesquite Dunes are known for dramatic shadows at sunrise and sunset, as ripples and edges in the dunes stand out in greater contrast. They are also a great place to observe Death Valley’s famous dark night skies.
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