146: Exploring Great Sand Dunes National Park: Best Tips + Activities

Picture this: you’re standing at the foot of the tallest dunes in North America, a snow-capped mountain towering behind you, and nature singing all around you. If it sounds awe-inspiring, that’s because it is! And it’s exactly why  Great Sand Dunes National Park needs to be next on your national park bucket list.

It may not be the country’s most well-known park, but it’s a gem in and of itself! Today, we are exploring Great Sand Dunes and walking you through everything you need to know to plan a perfect day in one of Colorado's most underrated parks.

In this episode, we cover:

The geography that makes this place so amazing

Where to stay near the park

The quiet little nature trail that will soothe your soul

The full Medano Creek experience, including when to come for "Colorado's beach" (yes…it is as interesting as it sounds!)

Sand sledding tips (and why it is so much better here than at White Sands)

Everything you need to know about hiking High Dune

Our perfect day at Great Sand Dunes from sunrise to sunset

Your task for today: Have you been to Great Sand Dunes National Park? Tell us your best (or most sand-blasted) memory over on the @DirtInMyShoes Facebook or Instagram pages — and bonus points if you have a video of yourself sand sledding (gracefully…or ungracefully, no shame)!

Don’t miss the full show notes packed with all the links we mentioned so you can plan your adventures like a pro: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/exploring-great-sand-dunes-national-park-best-tips-activities/