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Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve News

Showing the last 10 news releases. Click here to visit nps.gov's Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve - News section for more.

  • Dineh Tah’ Navajo Dancers Come to Great Sand Dunes on Friday June 20th

    June 12, 2025 | 6:15 pm

    On Friday, June 20th, Great Sand Dunes welcomes Shawn Price and the Dineh Tah’ Navajo Dancers for two special presentations at 1:30 pm and 6:00 pm.

    Read more at nps.gov


  • Great Sand Dunes Staff Hosts Family Archeology Day at Fort Garland

    June 3, 2025 | 2:07 pm

    Children and their families are invited to join the staff of Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve and the Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center on June 6th to learn about how archeology has led to a deeper understanding of the Fort’s story. Enjoy a guided tour of the Fort and learn how the buildings were made by making your own adobe bricks!

    Read more at nps.gov


  • Great Sand Dunes Hosts Christmas Bird Count on December 31

    December 10, 2024 | 1:50 pm

    This year, the annual Christmas Bird Count will be held at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve on Tuesday, December 31, starting at 7:45 a.m. Volunteers of all skill levels and ages are welcome and encouraged to take part in this exciting event.

    Read more at nps.gov


  • Great Sand Dunes newest Chief Ranger Zachary Parkes

    September 26, 2024 | 2:24 pm

    The National Park Service welcomes the newest Chief of Visitor and Resource Protection Zachary Parkes at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. The selection was made earlier this year by Superintendent Andrea Compton.

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  • Smoke From Distant Wildifires at Great Sand Dunes

    July 24, 2024 | 9:37 am

    Smoke is at 'Moderate' level, affecting visibility with potential affects to health of sensitive individuals.

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  • National Park Week at Great Sand Dunes

    April 18, 2024 | 9:54 am

    National Park Week starts Saturday, April 20 with a fee-free day! Each day has a different theme to highlight various aspects of Great Sand Dunes and the National Park Service as a whole.

    Read more at nps.gov


  • Public Input Sought on Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve’s Transportation and Transit Planning Effort

    February 16, 2024 | 2:48 pm

    The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public feedback on initial proposed ideas for Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve’s Transportation and Transit Planning effort. Staff will share the park’s transportation improvement concept at public meetings and gather public feedback on the initial concept to address challenges presented by increased and changing visitor use patterns.

    Read more at nps.gov


  • Great Sand Dunes Seeks Artist to Lead Workshop October 5

    February 13, 2024 | 3:31 pm

    Great Sand Dunes is accepting artist proposals to lead a public program or workshop in their chosen medium (painting, photography, sculpture, music, dance, writing, etc.) on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

    Read more at nps.gov


  • Free Nature Haiku Workshops October 7-8

    September 16, 2023 | 2:21 pm

    Watercolor artist and poet Nancy Arbuthnot will lead 'Nature Haiku' workshops on October 7, 10-12 am and October 8, 11-1 pm. These are designed for all ages, though parents should accompany children under 14. Materials are provided at no cost.

    Read more at nps.gov


  • Temporary Parking Lot and Campground Closures for Resurfacing

    August 7, 2023 | 11:40 am

    From August 21 through 24, visitors should expect partial parking lot closures to complete road resurfacing. Pinon Flats Campground will remain closed through the 22nd. On Aug. 24, Montville/Mosca Pass parking lot will be completely closed.

    Read more at nps.gov