Great Sand Dunes National Park
Birds of the Sand Dunes National Park
The Great Sand Dunes National Park is home to a wide array of wildlife. There are over 200 species of birds at Great Sand Dunes, nesting in tundra, trees, grasslands, or wetlands. Come enjoy [...]
Colorado Gator Farm
Colorado Gator Farm We have the place for you! Experience over 300 live alligators high in the Colorado Mountains. Colorado Gator Farm started out their 87 degree Geo Thermal water ecosystem raising Tilapia [...]
Exploring Great Sand Dunes National Park
Article & Photos by Field Editor Ryan Michelle Scavo Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is one of the most unique sites managed by the National Park Service – from its location (in the highest [...]
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Throughout the history of the San Luis Valley one of the most notable and beloved sites has been the Great Sand Dunes National Park. The park became a national monument in 1932 and a [...]
Off Roading The Sand Dunes
Article & Photos by Field Editor Ryan Michelle Scavo Great Sand Dunes National Park is one of the many gems of the San Luis Valley. Resting on the far east side of the valley below the [...]
Sand Dunes Swimming Pool
Come spend a day of fun in the naturally hot artesian waters of Sand Dunes Swimming Pool. Fun for the whole family, this large pool is amazingly clear with no odors or added chlorine. [...]
Sandboarding at The Great Sand Dunes
Get Outdoors! Come experience something new! One of the newest sports growing in popularity in the area is Sandboarding and sand sledding. Like the winter version, snowboarding, it offers challenges, thrills, lots of fun [...]
Wildlife in The Great Sand Dunes National Park
The Great Sand Dunes National Park is home to a wide array of wildlife. From mammals, birds and reptiles to amphibians, fish and insects, the numbers are endless. Take a look at what you [...]
Winter Star Gazing
Article and Photos by Field Editor Ryan Michelle Scavo If you are interested in exploring some of the country’s darkest night skies, the San Luis Valley (SLV) is the perfect place in winter! The [...]
Zapata Falls
Zapata Falls – In nearby Alamosa County close to the Great Sand Dunes National Park, this unusual and iconic waterfall is worth the hike! Directions: From the Sand Dunes [...]