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Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is a 149,028 acre space that was established in 2004 to conserve a number of large sand dunes on the edge of the San Luis Valley.

It was originally designated in 1931 by President Hoover. The sand dunes are mesmerizing to see in person and are as tall as 750 feet high. They are the tallest sand dunes in North America and contain over 5 billion cubic meters of sand.

It is believed that the first historic people to occupy the area were the Navajo, Apache, and Southern Ute tribes. You can do your own research or accompany a local guide to learn a lot about the area as you explore it; be sure to enjoy sand sledding and sandboarding while you’re there.

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