tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post5486641608563838415..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: Great Sand Dunes National ParkSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-41264269447946387542014-10-14T19:49:13.751-04:002014-10-14T19:49:13.751-04:00I did not even know there are dunes in CO. I agree...I did not even know there are dunes in CO. I agree with you on NP campgrounds, I don't think they realized lots of us in big rigs would love to camp there too. We were just in one in AK, just water and electric and surprisingly a concrete pad. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-52331702410409244492014-10-14T13:15:52.119-04:002014-10-14T13:15:52.119-04:00What a gorgeous place! We've never been, but s...What a gorgeous place! We've never been, but seeing your photos, it's now on our list. Beautiful visitor's center, and I agree, they should put those stained glass pieces where the sunlight can shine through them. Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-54498963677556886442014-10-14T06:16:34.437-04:002014-10-14T06:16:34.437-04:00We skipped this one due to lack of time so will lo...We skipped this one due to lack of time so will love seeing it through your eyes. And I regret NOT taking the time as it is out of the way enough that I fear never getting back there. You have no idea how hard it is for me to pass a brown sign of ANY kind and not check it out. Well, actually I guess you DO have an idea as I suspect you are exactly the same way! LOL! I highly advocate using a reading...you never miss anyone's post, you get them in the order they are posted, you can separate them into categories, heck, you even get posts people post and then delete!! LOL!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09408463925646609263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-4888220069896774622014-10-13T21:16:27.219-04:002014-10-13T21:16:27.219-04:00Don't feed the fake bear! LOL. I like how his ...Don't feed the fake bear! LOL. I like how his paw was raised toward the moon. What a nice view from the visitors center and from Winona. Sounds like it was worth it to drive over the mountains and get there early - no doubt it was a pretty drive, but, I have no doubt the pictures from your explorations there will be great too. Not a cloud in the sky!Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-87234633584349766922014-10-13T19:08:19.618-04:002014-10-13T19:08:19.618-04:00Haven't been there yet. Thanks for sharing.Haven't been there yet. Thanks for sharing.billandjanrvingtheusa.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07029050668729852555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-13406611777941942182014-10-13T18:12:05.375-04:002014-10-13T18:12:05.375-04:00I've heard of this NP .... but haven't bee...I've heard of this NP .... but haven't been, so I'll be looking forward to your post.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333995679958103393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-70959462571825202222014-10-13T17:46:04.643-04:002014-10-13T17:46:04.643-04:00Loved the waving bear - it would be hard not to fe...Loved the waving bear - it would be hard not to feed him! I'm sure Winona appreciated Ruby's efforts on her behalf :-) I can't remember ever being in a visitor center of and state or national park, and now I am so looking forward to them. Don't think I appreciated the history and geology so much as just the seeing. Having the time and slower pace will make for such a better experience. Looking forward to the big sand box.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-44486001341756060742014-10-13T16:24:00.598-04:002014-10-13T16:24:00.598-04:00Those stained glass panels are fabulous. I am ama...Those stained glass panels are fabulous. I am amazed that such a rendering of a bighorn sheep can be done with only 16 or 17 pieces of glass. How do they take such a complex image and break it down to so few pieces? Truly a gift to be able to do such a transformation. Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739352885582343624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-85886775995704428242014-10-13T15:57:11.509-04:002014-10-13T15:57:11.509-04:00One spot high on my list....thanks for tour!One spot high on my list....thanks for tour!CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074480446451710279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-18296027603317475592014-10-13T15:26:36.464-04:002014-10-13T15:26:36.464-04:00We absolutely loved the dunes when we were there a...We absolutely loved the dunes when we were there a couple years ago! We did not stay there because we're not boondockers, but it was a great day trip from our location in La Veta, CO. Hope you were also able to take in Zapata Falls while you were there. It's just down the road and worth the stop.Gail Houlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04514395566282599562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-32839620198152172242014-10-13T12:35:04.506-04:002014-10-13T12:35:04.506-04:00Love that last picture! The dunes look amazing! Love that last picture! The dunes look amazing! Maggienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-19650612807358865832014-10-13T11:12:31.354-04:002014-10-13T11:12:31.354-04:00I like to live on the edge as much as possible and...I like to live on the edge as much as possible and never make reservations (except for Fort Wilderness). Glad you were able to get a good site. Good call on not towing Ruby over the pass, I'm sure Winnona appreciated that.<br /><br />Those dunes are huge and should be fun to climb around on! Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-60913648828036352782014-10-13T06:03:06.041-04:002014-10-13T06:03:06.041-04:00The huge sand dunes are amazing. The way they shi...The huge sand dunes are amazing. The way they shift and move but just hang in there:o)) Can't wait to see more!!!Bill and Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623061930930874565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-14259360967296897992014-10-13T01:53:52.787-04:002014-10-13T01:53:52.787-04:00Ooh, cool! Love the stained glass and looking forw...Ooh, cool! Love the stained glass and looking forward to the tour :)owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-78476039155151746182014-10-12T22:52:16.127-04:002014-10-12T22:52:16.127-04:00Looks like Jockey Ridge in NC. Have to wonder just...Looks like Jockey Ridge in NC. Have to wonder just how aall that sand got there. Was it a beach once upon a time or a desert? <br />Rogernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-8147556671404342292014-10-12T22:08:44.688-04:002014-10-12T22:08:44.688-04:00I've been there twice. The last time, I staye...I've been there twice. The last time, I stayed at a state park some miles away as I was heading south for the winter. The first time, I was just 20, and stayed at the campground in a pop up with my younger brother and my parents. That would have been in 1967! The sand may shift, but it's still there. ;)Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-83587561123682237822014-10-12T21:30:11.399-04:002014-10-12T21:30:11.399-04:00Finally! The comment box is here. Those dunes ar...Finally! The comment box is here. Those dunes are HUGE! What a great time for you two. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372145654394782677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-1304837546416384532014-10-12T21:26:49.279-04:002014-10-12T21:26:49.279-04:00Reservations are the pits, but our parks are SO po...Reservations are the pits, but our parks are SO popular. Our campground offers similar pullthroughs. Haven't been to Great Sand Dunes so really look forward to your visit. I hope the gorgeous stained glass panels at least had lights behind them.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-90721036002919190222014-10-12T21:18:30.870-04:002014-10-12T21:18:30.870-04:00Nice. brings back lots of memories.Nice. brings back lots of memories.Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-81031853820925153812014-10-12T21:07:50.240-04:002014-10-12T21:07:50.240-04:00Just so you know, I got your post from yesterday ...Just so you know, I got your post from yesterday just fine :)Luci & Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05532319517164921110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-68279002880382718492014-10-12T20:37:58.527-04:002014-10-12T20:37:58.527-04:00I have heard of this place before, and would love ...I have heard of this place before, and would love to visit it. I'm struck by the contrast in the dunes from your shot in the visitor center to later in the day. And I love the stained glass.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.com