Great Sand Dunes National Park

It has been discussed recently.  A time to wax down some beater snow sport equipment, hike to the top of the tallest....sand dune?  Yes.  A trip to one of the most unlikely parks in one of the most unlikely states.  The Great Sand Dunes National Park is approximately 3.5 hours southwest of Denver, and is nestled on the south western side of the Sangre De Cristo mountain range.  It is such an unlikely park in that 40 square miles of sand dunes appear out of nowhere as you make the drive in.  With plenty of trails for hiking, a small river that goes in front of the Dunes and 14,000 foot peaks as a backdrop, the Sand Dunes are a natural wonder.  I can hardly wait until June to get back there!