10/4 Great Sand Dunes

In Colorado we visited a curious natural oddity. Over millions of years the wind has carried sand from nearby mountains and depositing it in a certain location in a valley, creating the largest sand dunes in America. The dunes are encircled by seasonal creeks and vegetation. 

Summer had fun sliding down dunes on her seat or rolling down countless times. She and Ruth earned Junior Ranger badges. 

We could see a few hikers who had climbed to the top, but that was a long way. Many others brought snowboards to slide down the hills. 

Our camp site was a bare spot on BLM land. It's near the highway, level and far from anyone or anything. We liked it.