A Sandbox of Epic Proportions...
This past weekend I took a camping trip to Great Sand Dunes National Park in southern Colorado (Alamosa, CO). I had always wanted to see this spectacular jaw dropping landscape up close and person. QUICK FACT: There are a total of 8 "jaw dropping" sand dunes in the continental United States. And Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado are the tallest in North America with some dunes towering over 700 feet. This National Park features 30 square miles of sand dunes that are nothing short of stunning amongst the Sangre de Cristo Mountain range. The highest elevation in the Park is 13,604 feet above sea level. If you're into the 14'er hikes, this area has the most 14'ers than any area is Colorado! One thing I did not expect was the vast beach at the baes of the Dunes. I had never hiked up dunes before and this was quite an exertive thigh burning, butt tightening hike. You can literally "choose your own adventure" trekking up your chos...