The state of Washington is home to some great sand dune systems and smaller sand bowls, offering spectacular trails and opportunities for sand surfing. Sand Dunes of Washington Vantage Sand Dunes - Quincy, WA Dune area surrounding the Echo Basin and Frenchman Coulee near Vantage. Popular with hikers. Moses Lake…
All over the world, sand dunes have resulted from decades, centuries, and even millennia of windblown sand and harsh weather conditions, forming in arid desert regions or as leftovers from ancient lakes and ocean beds. Stunning landscapes can be enjoyed from the top of a sand dune, and many recreational activities such as sand boarding and sand duning can be enjoyed on these peaks. But…
Travelers in India may launch their desert adventure from the historic town of Jaisalmer, located in the very heart of the desert of Rajasthan. Barmer, Jodhpur, and Bikaner are other common places to begin desert expeditions. Sam Village, Khuri Village, Ludharwa, Kanoi and Kuldhara are the main locations where you…
Sand boarding is a relatively recent action sport similar to snowboarding, except practiced on sand dunes. It is growing in popularity in different parts of the world, including the US, Peru, Australia and the UAE, and we believe that with the increase of desertification and impacts of global warming on…
What is sand kiting Sand kiting is to kitesurfing what sandboarding is to snowboarding. It was a matter of time before extreme sports enthusiasts would attempt to harness the power of wind to surf on sand dunes using a power kite. Sand kiteboarding can be practiced by attaching a really…
Sandboarding in England Holywell Bay Sand Dunes, England. Photo courtesy of hilaris. Holywell Bay Beach Sand Dunes Holywell, Cornwall is also home to a beach with a complex of sand dunes; in the summer and during peak times, local shops that cater for beach goers also sell sandboards. Braunton Burrows Sand…
In a country famous for its imposing mountains, archaeological sites and rainforests, it is possible to come across another element that makes Peru an even more unique destination: its sand dunes, which are among the tallest in the world! Huacachina has become the Mecca of sandboarding, but there are plenty…
Sandboarding as we know it gained popularity in the early 2000s and is today widely practiced in many locations worldwide, but the origins of this sport may date back thousands of years. Some claim that people in Ancient Egypt would use clay or wooden planks to slide down sand dunes…
If you ever dreamed of sandboarding down dunes as white as snow, go to New Mexico. The presence of white minerals and unique environmental conditions give the sand a spectacular bright color you will not find anywhere else - and makes a perfect spot for sand surfing. Sand Sledding at…
Texas occupies the eastern edge of the Chihuahuan Desert, the largest and most exciting desert in North America, spanning between the US and Mexico. The Monahans Sandhills State Park is home to a recreational dune field area where sandboarding, sand sledding and sand football are practiced. Sand Dunes in Texas…
