Interesting Facts
Here are some fun and interesting facts about Great Sand Dunes National Park
- Although Great Sand Dunes was made a national park in 2004, it was made a national monument way before that by President Herbert Hoover in 1932.
- No dangerous animals live in Great Sand Dunes National Park.
- Sometimes, the sand dunes make a "singing" noise. This is caused by small avalanches going down the dune. These avalanches can be created by people or wind.
- Great Sand Dunes National Parkis home to the largest sand dune in North America. Star dune is 750 feet tall!