Absolutely great customer service!!!! She was so friendly and helpful at the same time! She made us…read morefeel very welcome!

What a warm welcome into Colorado! Lovely center to enjoy a quick break after a long drive. A…read morelovely lady assisted us with materials specific to our area. Do stop here and enjoy the views and wonderful staff.

Beautiful Facility with a Super Friendly lady at the desk who was also very helpful. Even had a dog…read moretreat for mine. Clean restrooms are a plus. My only concern was the employee who came in and out a few times with no mask and the live in dog who growled at my dog who wasn't even in the building. Also, I have severe allergies to anything other than a very few tyes. Other than that it was really quite nice.

As home to the tallest sand dunes in North America, this place is absolutely worth checking out. We…read morecame over Memorial Day weekend and we had been hearing rumblings in town that this is typically one of their busiest seasons of the year so we were really nervous we would have to wait in long lines, it would be crowded, and we wouldn't be able to enjoy our hike up the sand dunes. It was actually totally chill, it took maybe 15 minutes to get situated and pay for our park pass, drive to the dunes, and find parking but nothing outrageous. I will say the park rangers here are not friendly and fairly rude if I'm being honest. The dunes themselves were super fun, we had never been to anything with this much sand before so it was a blast sledding down the hills! All of the visitors were really nice and friendly to one another which is always great to see. We specifically rented a 4x4 jeep so we could go on the Medano Pass Primitive Road and probably only made it about 5 miles. THIS was actually crowded and unruly as it's one lane and you have to park on the side every now and then to let cars from the opposite direction come through. It was bumpy, not scenic at all, and rather annoying having to stop so frequently so we ended up ditching it and leaving to go to the visitor center instead. If I were to redo this part, I would have just rented a cheaper car that wasn't a 4x4 and saved loads of gas. Because the park is open 24/7, we were especially excited to come back at night though and see the dunes. We returned around 10:30pm and although there were some really annoying people blasting music in the dunes parking lot that ruined the ambiance, the stars were absolutely magnificent. Since it's a certified International Dark Sky Park,they were absolutely stunning and radiating from the night sky. We got so lucky it was a clear night so we could see them so well! That was the highlight of our trip for sure.

A truly remarkable landscape that must be experienced. These are the tallest sand dunes in North…read moreAmerica. Yes, in Colorful Colorado!!! My first trip to Great Sand Dunes National Park was in February of this year. It completely exceeded my expectations. No, it's not classic Colorado. Yes, I visited in the off season (more people should do this!) Minimal crowds meant having most of the park to myself. I rented a sandboard in Alamosa and sandboarded down the dunes. Only $20 at Kristi Mountain Sports! Talk about a thrilling experience! Totally recommend doing this if you're craving an adventure. All you have to be cautious of are the weather conditions, specifically wind. I watched the forecast like a hawk and tailored my visit accordingly. The two popular hikes to experience the dunes are High Dune and Star Dune, with the latter being the tallest. Now you know I'm a hiker and that I grew up near the ocean...but hiking on sand??? Not for the faint of heart! I made it up to High Dune and ran out of water and decided it was best to head back. Incredible views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. At a few points I was completely surrounded by dunes and that was a feeling I never thought I'd experience! Visiting at sunrise the following morning was spectacular. I was the only one in the trailhead parking lot! The pink skies over the dunes and mountains was a special combination. I hiked the Dunes Overlook Trail afterwards and I'd recommend it since you get to see the park from a higher vantage point. I also saw 25 deer on trail, no I'm not exaggerating! This was the adventure of a lifetime. Go play in Colorado's sandbox, you'll be surprised how much you enjoy it! Can't wait to come back!

Lovely people! Lots of local information. They have lots of brochures for local things to see and…read moredo.

Really nice people, free coffee on the afternoon we were there, free maps, clean restrooms, leafy…read moreneighborhood. Such a nice respite on the road. Thank you!

It is an absolute honor to give the first review and page created for the City of South Fork,…read moreColorado. We road tripped to South Fork, CO as our first stop on our way to Durango, CO. My favorite small town, they have the best coffee and morning croissants by Rachel's Keep On Keepin On Coffee Stand! We hiked San Juan National Forest, enjoyed an overlook bypass view and met some really down to earth folk. The outdoor scenery is so surreal and such a blessing; what a blessing this life is. The Bruce Spruce Ranch is just on the other side: West Fork, CO. They have Horseback riding and the West Fork Campground, which has a very kind and welcoming campground host. My friend and I stayed in the Foot Hill Lodge and enjoyed such awesome service and we even spotted some deer. South Fork has some serious farm land and wonderful cows roaming free. I absolutely enjoy the memory we had in May of 2021. This town is truly a gift and spectacular at the very least.

What a nice visitor center! We try to always stop at the visitor center first at any national park…read moreto make sure our plans are do-able and that we're not missing any must-stops. And the rangers here were friendly, knowledgeable, and more than happy to help us make sure we had the best plans for the day. Nice exhibits inside with information about the park. A decent-sized bookstore with nice souvenirs - if you collect pressed pennies, they don't have a machine but do sell the GSDNP pennies already pressed. Step outside the back, you'll find a nice overlook of the park and the dunes - a little sneak peek of what's to come. Nice & clean bathrooms - always a treat. They also have free Wi-Fi. Plenty of parking in the lot, and it's a short few miles from the parking lot for the main dunes. Great stop to learn some more information about the park before you start your day.

If going to GSDNP for the first time - stop here. You can use a clean bathroom, fill your water…read morebottles, buy souvenirs (full gift shop!), learn a lot from the cool exhibits (including videos), and talk with super helpful rangers who can give you recs. There is also an interpretive trail just outside which was a very pleasant walk, would recommend if not wanting to do a whole lot of hiking here :)

Volcano Erupted 60,000yrs ago. We are holding the the…read moremolten Lava Rock. It's everywhere. You can go all the way up but we are not doing that. This place is beautiful and can hike all the way up. We were just driving by and coulnd't do it today but we will I swear! Worth the stop to see tjis historical site

Our visit to Capulin Volcano National Monument was absolutely fantastic--an unexpected gem on our…read moreroad trip! This place is not only rich in natural beauty and history, but also super family-friendly. We were especially thrilled to get in for free thanks to the Every Kid Outdoors program--our daughter is in 4th grade, and the monument participates in the initiative, which made the experience even better. Driving up the volcano was both scenic and a little thrilling with winding roads and sweeping views. Once at the top, the views from the rim were absolutely breathtaking. You can see miles across the surrounding landscape--plains, mesas, and distant mountains--all from the rim of an ancient volcano. It made for some truly stunning photos, especially with the big New Mexico skies as a backdrop. We took the short walk into the crater and around part of the rim trail. The trails are well maintained, and there are plenty of signs to help explain the geology and history. It's a great mix of education and outdoor adventure, especially for kids. There were also picnic areas and clean restrooms, which made the stop convenient as well as memorable. This was a perfect family outing and one of the best photo ops of our trip. Highly recommend stopping if you're anywhere nearby--beautiful, unique, and surprisingly fun for all ages!