My grandfather homesteaded near there in the early years of the 20th century. I remember visiting these dunes as a child. Who would expect sand dunes there?
Any geologists or earth scientist type people care to explain how a sand dune environment can take place right next to a wooded and mountainous terrain like you see in the background? Also, where exactly is this located in Colorado?
![image showing Where beauty meets bizarre. The Great Sand Dunes of Colorado [OC] [6000x4000]](4b2c5b4a-020f-5c07-a741-3777ad49d6b9.jpg)
Shaman683 on June 6th, 2017 at 02:13 UTC »
My grandfather homesteaded near there in the early years of the 20th century. I remember visiting these dunes as a child. Who would expect sand dunes there?
twank143 on June 6th, 2017 at 03:15 UTC »
I was here yesterday! 33 sq. Miles of sand
BoKnows36 on June 6th, 2017 at 03:29 UTC »
Any geologists or earth scientist type people care to explain how a sand dune environment can take place right next to a wooded and mountainous terrain like you see in the background? Also, where exactly is this located in Colorado?