The Sand Dunes

Memorial Day Julie and I went to the Sand Dunes and did some hiking. The highest peak is a little over 700 feet above the valley floor and it is a difficult climb as the dry sand constantly shifts out from under your feet making each step a struggle. But the view from the top was worth it. These are the tallest and largest dunes in North America. You can see them from the north boundary of the ranch and with the mountains behind them they are pretty spectacular. When we got to the top a couple was there, and the guy was getting ready to "sandboard" down! You can see him in the last picture at the bottom of one of the crests.
Coming down is the best part because you can run down the entire way. The sand was really hot by the time we descended, which made running seem like a good idea to us in our Chaco sandals!