GREAT SAND DUNES GUIDE | 2-Day Colorado National Park Trip | Local Tips | Itinerary | How to Visit

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  • Опубликовано: 2 авг 2024
  • Have you ever wanted to visit the Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado? Join us on this two-day itinerary as we drive from Colorado Springs to this epic National Park & Preserve.
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    It’s like no other national park in the country, and certainly unlike any other landscape in the state of Colorado. If you’re planning a trip to Great Sand Dunes National Park, I’m sharing this complete guide as a Colorado local, with my best tips and hacks.
    I explain how to visit the Great Sand Dunes, the things to do once you get here, how much it costs, and the best time to visit. Plus, I share the best time of year to visit while the Medano Creek is flowing! Here is a local’s look at visiting the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.
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Комментарии • 43

  • @CityOfNashville
    @CityOfNashville 10 месяцев назад +2

    Backpacked a couple novembers ago and it was the most beautiful sunsets. Once I walked into the first couple dunes I didn’t see another person until I returned to my car. Wonderful place to get lost in

    • @HashtagColoradoLife
      @HashtagColoradoLife  10 месяцев назад

      Very much so. And it's eerie when you find yourself suddenly alone and the silence presses in on you.
      I bet you are still picking sand out of your stuff to this day. 😂

  • @cherrybb3888
    @cherrybb3888 Год назад +1

    Great video! We visited the Sand Dunes last November on our way to Durango. We’re a bit older for sand boarding but enjoyed the views and no crowds. Would loved to have stayed in that dome AirBNB.

    • @HashtagColoradoLife
      @HashtagColoradoLife  Год назад

      No matter what age the Sand Dunes are a great place to visit, we agree. We didn't sand board this time, but maybe in the future. It's so quiet and amazing views this time of year. The Airbnb was incredible and we can't recommend it enough 👍 Thanks for watching!

  • @geekynana
    @geekynana Год назад

    This place looks very interesting! I had no idea you had a place like this in Colorado!

    • @HashtagColoradoLife
      @HashtagColoradoLife  Год назад +1

      Yeah, it's so strange to have a bunch of sand in the middle of the mountains haha

  • @tmann986
    @tmann986 3 месяца назад +1

    So this is where frank got inspired for his famous book dune 😄

  • @jameslyons1661
    @jameslyons1661 6 месяцев назад

    Hello I’ve watched some of your videos. Tonight my wife and daughter are hanging out with me you make really great videos. Happy new year😊

    • @HashtagColoradoLife
      @HashtagColoradoLife  6 месяцев назад

      THANK YOU! What a family activity! Maybe you can make some of those videos you watch a reality 😊
      Happy New Year!

  • @paulamacdonald7070
    @paulamacdonald7070 11 месяцев назад +1

    Hoping to add this to our road trip in 2024

    • @HashtagColoradoLife
      @HashtagColoradoLife  11 месяцев назад +1

      Yay! It's such a great destination and like nothing else in the state. Thanks for watching!

  • @123amazingful
    @123amazingful Год назад +2

    Was just there with my lovely gf, free entrance on the 4th also

    • @HashtagColoradoLife
      @HashtagColoradoLife  Год назад

      Oh great tip, thanks for sharing. Hope you and your GF had an awesome time!

  • @seangrottkau1804
    @seangrottkau1804 Год назад +4

    No surprise another BANGER of a video alot of sand as well

  • @TN_hpchen
    @TN_hpchen Год назад +1

    It's an informative video! Great sharing.👍

    • @HashtagColoradoLife
      @HashtagColoradoLife  Год назад

      Thanks for watching! Are you planning a trip to the sand dunes?

    • @TN_hpchen
      @TN_hpchen Год назад +1

      @@HashtagColoradoLife not sure yet. But we are planning to visit Denver next year.

    • @HashtagColoradoLife
      @HashtagColoradoLife  Год назад

      @@TN_hpchen How fun! Denver is a great place to visit as it's very central to the mountains and all of the ski towns via I-70. You can't go wrong!

    • @TN_hpchen
      @TN_hpchen Год назад

      @@HashtagColoradoLife I am exiting already😄

  • @geekynana
    @geekynana Год назад +1

    I would have loved to watch the creators sandboarding!

  • @creepyoldhouseexplorersclub
    @creepyoldhouseexplorersclub 3 месяца назад

    Headed there in the morning- will be there next week, its been 20 years…..

    • @HashtagColoradoLife
      @HashtagColoradoLife  3 месяца назад

      Hope it was an awesome time! I bet it's nearly the same as you remember -- still mostly sand lol 😝

    • @creepyoldhouseexplorersclub
      @creepyoldhouseexplorersclub 3 месяца назад +1

      @@HashtagColoradoLife spent the last two days there in Alamosa, left this morning to New Mexico. The Dunes was magnificant! The scale of people out on it “ants’ with the snow cap mountains in the background!! The creek has about 6 inches of water flowing, great hike 😊

  • @notafed6817
    @notafed6817 4 месяца назад

    Is there a secluded spot for a purposal during the sky latern events? I have no clue where theyre doing it at

    • @HashtagColoradoLife
      @HashtagColoradoLife  4 месяца назад

      Oh how cool! There are plenty of secluded spots at the Sand Dunes. Pretty much just keep walking and you will certainly find yourself alone.
      But if you are there for the Light the Night Sky thing I am not too sure. They might have people caroled so people might not be able to stray too far at night.

    • @notafed6817
      @notafed6817 4 месяца назад +1

      @HashtagColoradoLife ok thanks, that helps. I've emailed them about their layout and location however they haven't replied back.

  • @101ummm
    @101ummm 14 дней назад

    Does it have a timed entry?

    • @HashtagColoradoLife
      @HashtagColoradoLife  14 дней назад +1

      Nope, there isn't a timed entry but you can choose the days you show up!

  • @pdub6453
    @pdub6453 9 месяцев назад

    UPDATE! The road to Zapata Falls in now paved!! Any vehicle can reach the trailhead. Yeah!

    • @HashtagColoradoLife
      @HashtagColoradoLife  9 месяцев назад

      Yay!! That's great news. Thanks for sharing the update!

  • @jenan2000
    @jenan2000 4 месяца назад

    Can you please send me the link to this lovely geo dome?

    • @HashtagColoradoLife
      @HashtagColoradoLife  4 месяца назад

      It is in the description! Airbnb geodome www.airbnb.com/rooms/53726301

    • @jenan2000
      @jenan2000 4 месяца назад +1

      Thank you so much 🙏🏻🌹

  • @mvgfamous41
    @mvgfamous41 2 месяца назад

    wait, do they not allow driving on the dunes? if not then that sucks, pretty much the best part of dunes is driving on them.

    • @HashtagColoradoLife
      @HashtagColoradoLife  2 месяца назад

      Back in the early 80s you could drive on the dunes. But hasn't been allowed in a loooong while.

  • @neal-stewart834
    @neal-stewart834 10 месяцев назад

    sand not on a beach strange no ?

    • @HashtagColoradoLife
      @HashtagColoradoLife  10 месяцев назад +1

      Not really. Deserts are a thing.
      Ever heard of the Sahara? Kalahari? Gobi? Sonoran? Rub' al Khali? All places filled with sand and certainly not the beach.

  • @Barefoot-Bob
    @Barefoot-Bob 9 месяцев назад

    no dune buggies no fun

  • @UncleFjester
    @UncleFjester 3 месяца назад +1

    Why do you spend so much time talking about park passes, just buy the yearly National park pass and visit them all?

    • @HashtagColoradoLife
      @HashtagColoradoLife  3 месяца назад +1

      Good suggestion! But often times folks will only have time for one park or would rather spend all their time in one place.