This makes for a great day hike, and worth the spectacular views you'll take in while standing atop the 25,000-year-old pile of sand that covers 45 square miles.

Follow U.S. 95 toward Beatty. Eight miles past the junction of U.S. 95 and state Route 373, turn left onto Valley View Road and drive about 2 miles to a spur to the right heading toward the dunes.

Deserts are known for being desolate and lifeless, but they are also quite striking and beautiful, especially when seen from above. Different types of sand, topography, wind and climate combine to ...

Witnessing snowfall on the cliff dwellings is almost surreal. Weather permitting, Mesa Top Loop Road is open for viewing Cliff Palace, Sun Temple, and other stops along the 6-mile drive.

After all, most websites list it as simply being close to the Great Sand Dunes. However, you don't want to miss this amazing location — Alamosa is a lovely place to visit at any point of the year.

Visit three groups of sand dunes located on public land in the United States. Aired 08/19/2022 | Expires 04/03/2028 | Rating TV-G The Desert Speaks Monumental Dunes ...

MOSCA, CO - JUNE 20: Hikers Tara Eisenhour, in front, and Jim Smith, in back, make their way towards the top of the dunes at the Great Sand Dunes on June 20, 2019 in Mosca, Colorado.

Surfaces include potholes, deep sand pits, gravel, rumble strips, sine waves, undulating asphalt and cobblestoned road sections. These track sections are supported hydraulically to alter the road ...

Gliding over the sea of sand gave us an eagle’s eye view of the rolling red dunes of the Namib. The desert seems endless from the air with its striking patterns created by the constantly ...