10 Things to Do in Great Sand Dunes National Park
Home to the highest sand dune in North America, this park is packed with amazing things to do. Check out our Top 10.
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
Is this south central Colorado or the Sahara? It’s not always easy to tell at this unique park where the continent’s tallest sand dunes join the rugged Sangre de Cristo mountains.
Wander, sled or sand-ski among the dunes, or, even better, backpack out to camp in the sand.
4 Places to Shoot in Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
It’s hard to understand this park's scale. But don’t be daunted—we asked professional photographer Andre Costantini where to approach the dunes for the best photos.
48 Hours in Great Sand Dunes National Park
Make your time in the park count with our detailed itinerary! This other-worldly park boasts the tallest sand dunes in North America.
5 RV Tips for Great Sand Dunes National Park
While the park road is relatively flat, many roads in the Rockies are winding and involve driving alpine passes. Here's the best route for an RV.
A Local Taste of Alamosa and San Luis Valley
Base in Alamosa to explore Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve and dine in a farm-to-table restaurant.
Between Sand and the Night Skies
In a picturesque and sandy landscape of southern Colorado, a Night Skies Photography Workshop was led by pros from Tamron and National Park Trips Media.
Closest Airports to Great Sand Dunes National Park
Convenient airports include San Luis Valley (Alamosa), Colorado Springs and Denver. See maps and our vacation recommendations.
Colorado's UFO Watchtower Attracts Just as Many ‘Visitors’ as Tourists
The tower and its garden marks the spot of suspended reason and suspect reality, instead welcoming a faithful appreciation of the unknown and unorthodox.
Eat Local near Great Sand Dunes National Park
For the hungry tourist, there is another gem right in town - Locavores, a farm fresh experience hoping to enhance Alamosa’s culinary reputation.
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Bring your sled, beach chairs and shade umbrella to explore the tallest sand dunes in North America near Alamosa, Colorado.
Official Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve Map PDF
Download the official map to find your way around Colorado's Great Sand Dunes including park roads, trails, visitor center, and the dunefield.
Rio Grande Railroad near Great Sand Dunes National Park
Spend the day enjoying a mountaintop concert via rail or traveling over a mountain pass in a beautifully restored Illinois Central club car.
Roads to Ride: Denver to the Dunes
Pack your gear, grab your ride and head south from Denver to ride through amazing views of the central Rockies and the southern Colorado landscape.
Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area
In the San Luis Valley, the “Cradle of Colorado” has the oldest church, Colorado’s first town, historic trains, historical sites, and agricultural riches.
Stones that Hold Secrets at Great Sand Dunes National Park
Discovered in the sands of Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, oddly shaped stones play rock music.
Where Can I See Wild Animals in Colorado's National Parks?
Home to thousands of elk, mule deer, marmots, bighorns, and the occasional black bear.