Tag: Great Sand Dunes National Park And Preserve
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Free day coming at Colorado’s national parks — just in time for fall colors
Planning a road trip for fall colors around Colorado? National parks might factor into the itinerary — especially in the case of free entry. That will be the case on Sept. 27, when the National Park Service is waiving fees in celebration of National Public Lands Day. It promises to be a busy Saturday at Rocky…
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5 otherworldly wonders in Colorado
Tuesday is Earth Day, a day for appreciating the natural world around us in Colorado. And also the places that feel otherworldly — close but seemingly far from this Earth. Here are some that come to mind: Devil’s Causeway An underlord is in the name — proper for the notorious reputation. This is a narrow…
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Curious waterway returning soon to Colorado’s Great Sand Dunes
It’s never too early to start planning for one of Colorado’s seasonal, most anticipated natural phenomena. It is indeed early to start planning for Medano Creek — the waterway that only appears for a brief period every year, curiously “surging” and sending small waves to the base of Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.…
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Park Madness: We rank Colorado’s top outdoor destinations in this tournament- inspired bracket
As college basketball players vie for one shining moment, we imagine an impossible challenge between some of Colorado’s natural treasures. Colorado parks with towering peaks, hidden gems and amazing views go head-to-head in this March Madness-inspired bracket. We’ve split our field of 64 parks into four regions: South, West, North and Central. Which one came…
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National parks log record visitation amid cuts; some increases around Colorado, too
America’s national parks reported record visitation in 2024 as government cuts loom over federal lands in Colorado and beyond approaching the busy season. As part of a sweeping set of stated cost-saving measures under President Donald Trump, the latest reports suggest the administration is considering a 30% slash to the National Park Service’s payroll. Those…
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The presidents behind Colorado’s national parks and monuments: A timeline
Several presidents have their names attached to some of Colorado’s greatest natural treasures. After all, it takes a president’s pen to create national parks and monuments. This Presidents Day, we’re reflecting on the history of these designations. However distant these scenic wonders on the opposite side of the country, they are forever linked to momentous…
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Make a plan for otherworldly stargazing at Colorado’s Great Sand Dunes
Colorado’s Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve has become a destination for the scene in the sky as much as the bizarre scene on the ground. Great Sand Dunes, after all, is an International Dark Sky Park, as decided years ago by the world group certifying rare, celestial sights visible in places without light…
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Free day coming up at Colorado’s national parks and beyond
For one day coming up at Colorado’s national parks and monuments, no need to take out your wallet. The National Park Service is waiving admission for one of its “fee-free days” on the calendar: June 19. That’s in recognition of Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth was…
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Water’s scenic, surprising role at Colorado’s national parks
Across Colorado’s four national parks, water is both celebrated and overlooked. Water is not necessarily at the forefront of the parks’ popular postcards. The parks find themselves in a semi-desert state, after all. But if you venture far enough in some cases, if you visit at the right time and look closely in other cases,…
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Annual beach scene starting to form in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado’s most curious beach is starting to take shape. As April was turning to May, Medano Creek was making its annual appearance at the foot of North America’s highest sand dunes. Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve reported “a shallow, gentle flow,” with initial…