On Tuesday we went to Great Sand Dunes National Park. In May the Medano Creek is flowing with water from the melting snow on the mountain peaks.
The creek is between 50 and 100 yards wide and about 1 to 6 inches deep. A fantastic play place for kids.
The colors are amazing!
Nathaniel, Kaily, Katie, Nora, Joey, Maggy, Jonathan and Timothy.
Nathaniel
Kaily and Timothy.
The water while flowing over the sand moves the sand until it gets to heavy to carry. The sand then sinks to the bottom and creates a dam. The water builds up behind it and breaks through causing what is called surge flow. Because the creek bed is sand the creek is always fluctuating in depth and current making it feel like a day at the ocean without the hazards of deep water and sea life.
Our "camp".
The boys digging in the sand.
The men hiking up the dunes.
I like this picture because of the humor that Alan invokes. He has travelled with our families enough to know that it was going to take a long time to clean up and pack up. So, why not just make yourself comfortable?
No comments:
Post a Comment