(nr Zapata CO) Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve was a short drive after coming down from the mountain and Zapata Falls. Its claim to fame are the tallest dunes in North America covering 30 square miles. Some dunes reaching up to 750ft high. It is said to be one of only a few […]
(Zapata CO) My weakness for waterfalls took me about 30 miles out of Alamosa to see Zapata Falls at about 9,400ft. Little did I know that you had to wade up the rocky creek, in the icy water and through a slot in the cliff, in order to actually see the falls. Shortly after I […]
(nr Eagle Nest NM) Before leaving Cimarron Canyon, I took a hike up the mountain on a trail following Clear Creek. There were supposed to be a couple of waterfalls to see. Numerous cascades made the trek enjoyable; but, after an hour in, no falls of reasonable size were found. A rest and snack was […]