Tag: Great Sand Dunes National Park
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‘Disney World of astronomy’: Luxury stargazing resort aims for debut in Colorado’s San Luis Valley
Gamal Jadue Zalaquett remembers being 12 in Miami, his family having arrived from Chile, where the economics of the early 2000s had flipped their real estate fortunes. “We lost pretty much everything,” Jadue Zalaquett says. “It was seven of us sleeping in one bedroom at one point.” The American dream felt distant. But the boy…
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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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Free day coming up at Colorado’s national parks and monuments
One way to celebrate National Public Lands Day? By visiting one of the nation’s most-celebrated parks. Even better that day, Sept. 28, at the national parks? Entrance fees will be waived. National Public Lands Day is next on the National Park Service’s calendar for free entrance days on the year. That will mean drivers saving…
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Giving thanks to Colorado’s outdoors: 9 favorite places
A storied, river-cut region on the state’s southeastern plains. A ridge spanning the alpine for miles and miles. A campground near the headwaters of the Colorado River, perfect for the family. The rocky, desert uplift dominating the Western Slope. The parks and open spaces right out our back doors. These were some of the places…
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Free national parks day coming up in Colorado
There are two more chances this year to visit America’s national parks for free, and one of them is coming up. In celebrating National Public Lands Day, the National Park Service will waive fees at all of its properties Sept. 23. That includes Colorado’s four national parks: Rocky Mountain National Park, Great Sand Dunes, Black…
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Increases along ‘road less traveled,’ but mostly visitation drops at national parks in Colorado
Visitation in 2022 dropped after a year of high traffic at Colorado’s four national parks, in line with what land managers say represents a return to pre-pandemic levels. Among all national parks — monuments and recreation areas are other examples of designations under the National Park Service — Rocky Mountain National Park maintained a high ranking,…
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Sandboarding at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
The sport of sandboarding is booming at Colorado’s legendary dunes. Here we see enthusiasts of the sport at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, near Alamosa County, Colorado. (Video: Seth Boster/The Gazette)
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Great Sand Dunes park to reopen more access to visitor center Thursday
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in southern Colorado will reopen the visitor center, the park’s store, bathrooms, and indoor exhibits Thursday, officials said Monday. The amenities have been closed in order to follow public health guidelines amid COVID-19 concerns. Park officials are implementing…