Eastern Washington State is filled with rugged terrain and sprawling desertscapes, you will find desert-like areas in the Yakima Valley and Columbia River Plateau (Columbia basin), with sand dunes and temperatures over 100°F.
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. The area comprises over 1100 dunes and is a paradise for 4WD off-road drivers, sandboarders, and desert dwellers venturing into the Australian Outback. Sunset view from Big…
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, in fact, the dunes "sing": they emit very distinct sounds, different depending on the size of the grains of…
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…
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.
What are the most popular dunes in the US and around the world? A list of stunning sandhills to inspire your desert adventures.
Sand dunes are among the world's most beautiful and dramatic landforms. Dunes entice people of all ages to climb up and then roll or slide down the gentle sand slopes, photographers can't get enough of their elegant curves, undulating patterns, and shifting shadows. Sand dunes also appear to have their…
From Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes to the desert of Namibia, how does dune climbing work and where can you climb on sand dunes?
Where can you find the best sand dunes and beaches around Lake Michigan, from Sleeping Bear Dunes to Silver Lake State Park.
