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Great Sand Dunes National Monument
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| Nestled in southern Colorado, North America`s tallest dunes rise over 700 feet high against the rugged Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The wind shaped dunes glow beneath the rugged backdrop of the mountains. This geologic wonderland, containing 39 square miles of dunes, became a national monument in 1932. With the passage of the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve Act of 2000, resources now also include alpine lakes and tundra, six peaks over 13,000, ancient spruce and pine forests, large stands of aspen and cottonwood, grasslands, and wetlands - all habitat for diverse wildlife and Rocky Mountain plant species. |
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Discover the famous monument by reading a lot of interesting and useful facts, as well as view great images. |
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Improve your knowledge by learning significant facts concerning Sand Dunes National Preserve. |
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Here you can find out the most important features characterizing Great Sand Dunes National Monument. |
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Feel a visitor of the place by reading several most important details about the preserve. |
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