The state of Texas is home to a variety of sand dunes, from the towering dunes of Monahans Sandhills State Park to the secluded dunes of Salt Basin Dunes. These dunes offer a variety of activities for visitors, including sandboarding, hiking, camping, and stargazing.
Kansas, located in the Great Plains region of the United States, is a state often associated with prairies and rolling hills. That said, what many don't know is that there is a desert located in the northeastern part of the state, known as the "Little Gobi Desert". This desert, along…
Washington state has very different landscapes to offer including deserts, but also beaches, forests, mountains, volcanoes, and several coastal islands. The state is separated by the the Cascade Mountains which determine what kind of climate you are going to find: wet areas filled with pineforests to the west; dry, arid…
Formerly known as "Nappanerica", the Big Red sand dune is the largest and most famous dune in Queensland's Simpson Desert, located 33kms west of Birdsville. Big Red is a truly unique and spectacular place, and is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the Australian Outback. The area is a place of…
Ever heard of booming sand dunes? Sometimes, in the silence of the desert, the voice of the dunes can be heard. As the wind blows or as a result of trampling, the dunes "sing": very distinct sounds can be heard coming from the sand, each unique depending on the size…
A sand quarry is a sand depression that results from digging or mining the ground. Quarries generally are created when hard mineral deposits such as rock, marble, clay, gravel, and sandstones are mined. A quarry is a type of open-pit mine, because it is open to the Earth's surface. They…
Drum sand is a fictional concept that appears in the science fiction franchise Dune. This special type of sound-emitting sand is first mentioned in the original novel written by Frank Herbert. In the fictional universe of "Dune," drum sand is a type of sand that produces a deep, resonant sound…
A list of beach and desert sand dunes in the USA by state. Where are the best sand dunes you can find in the US?
Sand dunes and sandy beaches in Cape Cod, Massachussets. Where to enjoy the best beaches and trails from Chatham to Provincetown.
The Duna Federico Kirbus, named after Argentinian journalist and researcher Federico Kirbus, is a marvel of nature. Located in the semicircular sand valley of the Bolsón de Fiambalá, it stands as the world’s tallest sand dune.