Michelle Wenz and Whitney Rufo take a break while climbing up one of the sand dunes in Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado during a July trip. The girls are 16 and live in Chanceford Township.
The sand dunes can reach a height of 750 feet and the park is more than 8000 feet above sea level. The temperature of the sand in the summer can reach 140 degrees. Both factors make climbing the sand dunes an experience to remember. There are over 30 square miles of sand dunes to explore in this little-known national park.
Travel tip: Bring lots of water and good shoes. The sand can get very hot and there is no water in among the dunes. Be prepared for the altitude since you will be hiking at an altitude higher than any point on the East Coast. You will definitely feel it.
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