Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

National park · Saguache County

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11 Darkest Places in the U.S. for Incredible Stargazing

"Spend your days exploring North America's tallest sand dunes at this popular Colorado national park, officially deemed an International Dark Sky Park in 2019, before turning your eyes to the sky after sunset for an exceptional nighttime scene." - Travel + Leisure Editors

https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/space-astronomy/darkest-places-in-the-us

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