Great Sand Dunes NP

High Passes and Great Canyons in Colorado

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May 18th 2010
Monday, 17 May: Our first destination was Great Sand Dunes National Park near Alamosa, CO. The dunes were visible from several miles away and made a striking picture with the snow covered mountains behind the dunes and Medano Creek in front. The creek was full of people splashing and wading, while others were climbing the dunes, the tallest of which is 750' high. From there we travelled west ... read more

North America » United States » Colorado

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more