Thenaturalmedic Adventures

Author: Craig aka thenaturalmedic

Hello there, and thanks so much for joining us here! You are probably wondering what this podcast is all about? In this podcast, we will talk about all sorts of outdoor adventures, but primarily, for now, we will focus on hiking and backpacking. No other outdoor adventure is so accessible to so many people! So please join us as we talk about how to hike/backpack and learn how to hike any length trail from your local neighborhood parks to those long trails such as the Appalachian and others worldwide! Remember... "in every walk with nature; one receives far more than he seeks... - John Muir " See you on the trail! 
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Exploring North America's Tallest Sand Dunes: A Journey Through Great Sand Dunes National Park
Episode 135
Tuesday, 8 July, 2025

Send us a textNote: Audio Only, Please see YouTube for the Video VersionThe tallest dunes in North America reside unexpectedly in Colorado, where wind and water have shaped massive sand formations surrounded by mountain ranges. This remarkable landscape serves as both a natural basin that collects eroded sand and a historic landmark, first documented by Zebulon Pike in 1807.• Natural basin surrounded by mountains creates perfect conditions for sand collection• Sand surfing opportunities available on the dunes• Medano Creek flows seasonally at the base of the dunes• Multiple hiking options and off-road driving available for exploration• Archaeological evidence shows Clovis people hunted mammoths and ancient bison here• Three distinct ecosystems converge: desert, prairie, and mountain habitats• Weather can change dramatically from pleasant to snow-covered with limited visibility• Four-wheel drive vehicles needed beyond the "Point of No Return" on Medano Pass Road• Sabka wetlands beneath the dunes provide crucial water sources for wildlifePlease send us a message using the link! Thanks for listening!Support the show