America’s national parks are irreplaceable treasures. They amaze us, inspire us, fills with pride, and belong to all of us in equal measure.
— Joe Biden
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Date Created: Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve was designated a national monument on March 17, 1932, and it was redesignated as a national park and preserve on September 13, 2004.
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Location: Southern Colorado, USA.
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Size: Approximately 149,028 acres (60,309 hectares).
Glimmering in the sun gigantic white dunes arise. My binoculars focused on small figures with sandboards, sleds and platters in hand preparing for the exhilarating ride down Star Dunes – nearly 750 feet. Children (and adults) playfully slid down the lesser hills tumbling, rolling, and laughing all the way. Joy is in this place! The Sangre de Cristo Mountains cast a beautiful red hue in the sunset as I left this awesome park.
