Visitor Guide and Preserve
Great Sand Dunes National Park Visitor Guide and Preserve Wilderness: The Barrier that Became the Goal CelebratingWelcome the Bicentennial to one of theof Zebulon world’s mostPike’s Explorations, 2006-2007 diverse national parks! Experience the austere, majestic beauty of the tallest dunes in North America, and explore some of the park and preserve’s grasslands, wetlands, streams, forest, and tundra. View from Star Dune, the tallest dune in North America at 750’ (229m). Inset photos: During spring and early summer snowmelt, Medano Creek and Sand Creek provide a natural oasis for all ages. Two sand wheelchairs are available; see page 2 for details. 2-3 4- 6 7 Getting Exploring Places Started Your Park Nearby ¡Bienvenidos! Trails and routes Zapata Falls, national wildlife Information you’ll throughout the park refuges, wilderness need to prepare for and preserve. Color hikes in Rio Grande your visit. Facilities, map, trail and route National Forest, camping, programs, descriptions, and a historic sites, a and local services. chart with distances state park, and Información en for each trail is wetlands. español, pagina 2. included. For Your Safety Weather The weather changes rapidly at Great Sand Dunes; be prepared! Storms and cold temperatures can occur any time of year. If you see a thunderstorm approaching, get off the dunes immediately. Lightning strikes can be fatal. For general weather information, see page 2. Hot Sand On summer afternoons, the sand surface can reach 140°F (60° C). Bring closed shoes, and be careful with your pets’ feet. Hike the dunes in early morning or evening during summer.
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