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Close parallel ridges and troughs cross a sandy slope, with a smoother patch at lower left.

Kobuk Valley NP – Sand Dunes

Kobuk Valley Sand Dunes – Kobuk Valley National Park The sand dunes of Kobuk Valley National Park form one of the most unexpected landscapes in the Arctic region. Located north of the Arctic Circle, these expansive dune fields were created by glacial processes that deposited sand later shaped by wind activity. The dunes represent a […]

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A tiny hiker crosses a pale dune face beneath layered ridges and a clear blue sky.

Great Sand Dunes NP

Great Sand Dunes National Park Great Sand Dunes National Park preserves a remarkable landscape of towering dunes formed by wind patterns interacting with the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Sand carried across the San Luis Valley accumulates at the base of the mountains, creating dunes that reach heights exceeding 700 feet. The contrast between alpine peaks […]

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