There is plenty to do at Great Sand Dunes, but you can’t visit this national park without going sledding or sandboarding. This is a truly unique experience and if you plan ahead, you can take on ...

A unique combination of sand and snow transformed a Colorado national park into an otherworldly winter wonderland, a stunning photo shows. The phenomenon occurs about once a week in Great Sand Dunes ...

Snowboarders adapted to sandboarding in the summer, so why shouldn’t sleds head down sand dunes in the winter? Winter enthusiasts are welcome to climb the 80-to-100-foot tall dunes and sled down ...

Ever since I heard that you could sled down the sand dunes at White Sands National Park in Southern New Mexico, I’ve waited ...

Rent sandboards and sleds at Oasis (719-378-2222), for $20, or Kristi Mountain Sports (719-589-9759), for $18. You can reach the park visitor center at 719-378-6395. “Great Sand Dunes is super fun,” ...

The phenomenon occurs about once a week in Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, the park said on Facebook Feb. 5. “Snowfall doesn’t just cover the dunes — it transforms them into an ...

“You can ski or snow sled on the dunes when it’s snowy,” the park said. “Snow falls about once per week, but it usually melts within a day or two. When the sand is dry, you can rent ...