Great Sand Dunes National Park
The dunes at Great Sand Dunes National Park are huge! You really get a workout walking on the dunes, but it is a blast! Sledding down the dunes was such a fun and unique experience! We rented sleds from Kristi Mountain Sports. The sleds went a lot faster than expected, and the experience made us feel like kids again! Mr. Vork crashed on a trip down and flipped a few times. He was fine (other than having sand everywhere), and we laughed about this for a long time (still do!). It was quite memorable, and I do not think I will soon forget it.
We stayed at the Marriott in Alamosa for our visit. San Luis Brewery was great for dinner and good drinks. After we left Great Sand Dunes, we headed towards Mesa Verde National Park. The drive is very scenic with overlooks and trails to take in more of the beauty. We stopped at many of the overlooks and saw a few pretty waterfalls that were practically right off the road.