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Great Sand Dunes Offers Living History and Junior Ranger Day Programming

July 17, 2025 · Source: National Park Service

A Park ranger in green and grey uniform with straw ranger hat leans over a table to help a child with a magnetic sand activity — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is offering two free programs to the public the first weekend August. On Friday, Aug. 1, Buffalo Soldier reenactor Terrance Beasley will present a living history program at the visitor center from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. On Saturday, Aug. 2, the park’s education team will host Junior Ranger Day with kid-friendly activities at the main dunes parking area between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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