Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve News
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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.
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.
Andrea Compton Selected as Superintendent of Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
July 20, 2023 | 11:40 am
The National Park Service (NPS) announces the selection of Andrea Compton as superintendent of Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. She begins her new assignment on July 17.
Great Sand Dunes Announces Closures to Prepare for Visitor Center Exhibit Installation
May 18, 2023 | 10:31 am
As the park prepares for the next phase of the visitor center renovation, the installation of visitor center exhibits, the visitor center will be undergoing temporary closures and adjustments to park operations from Monday, May 22 to Sunday, May 28. The interior exhibit space will be open to visitors starting Monday, May 29 at 9am.
Great Sand Dunes Announces Registration Extension for the Youth Archeology Expedition High School Program
May 9, 2023 | 5:48 pm
The registration deadline for Youth Archeology Expedition High School Camp has been extended.
'We Love Our National Park' Event in Alamosa April 7
April 4, 2023 | 3:27 pm
Join park rangers, musicians, and vendors for a celebration of Great Sand Dunes April 7!
Great Sand Dunes Announces Free Programs and Events during “We Love Our National Park” Celebration in April
March 17, 2023 | 1:30 pm
To honor the Great Sand Dunes National Park, and to celebrate being the Gateway Community, Visit Alamosa will launch the third annual, month-long ‘We Love Our National Park Celebration’ on April 1, 2023
Great Sand Dunes Accepting Artist Proposals to Lead October 7 Workshop
March 14, 2023 | 3:44 pm
Great Sand Dunes is accepting artist proposals to lead a public program or workshop in their medium (painting, photography, sculpture, music, dance, writing, etc.) on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
Prescribed Burning Planned at Great Sand Dunes National Park
January 19, 2023 | 12:18 pm
The National Park Service plans to burn several piles of woody debris at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve with assistance from the U.S. Forest Service Rio Grande National Forest starting on Monday, January 23.
Great Sand Dunes Begins Recruitment for 2023 Spring and Summer Internships
January 6, 2023 | 4:55 pm
Great Sand Dunes is actively recruiting energetic, committed young adults for this year’s spring and summer internships. This year, the park is recruiting to fill positions for the park’s Conservation Internship Program and the Scientist in Parks internship. These internship opportunities are a great way for young adults from San Luis Valley communities to work at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve to learn skills, contribute to meaningful park projects, and create experiences that will make them competitive in a career with a public land agency.