Wet footprints in the sand lead towards Medano Creek and the dune field Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve Colorado USA
Footprints in the sand lead towards Medano Creek and the dune field Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve contains the tallest sand dunes in North America The Dunefield topping off with Star Dune at 750 feet is created by sand trapped by the nearby Sangre de Christo Mountains larger rougher grains and pebbles and the San Juan Mountains 65 miles to the west Waterways such as Medano Creek help carry the sediment down to the San Luis valley where the dunes are found Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve Mosca Colorado
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Location: Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado, United States of America
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