Keep an eye, or possibly a toe, out for fulgurites in Great Sand Dunes. Fulgurites are tubes of sand welded together by lightning. They're hollow (I don't know why), with an inner surface of glass and an outer coating of sand grains. They vary in size, and often preserve the branching of the electrical stroke. They're very cool to find, but it's a National Park of course, so leave them be.
I missed this page last week, so thanks for the submission! I agree with BSIHLER; this page is especially welcome! Looks like you've polled more votes than my page, too ;)
It's worth noting that High Dune is a ranked Colorado peak according to the 300-foot rule.
Mark Doiron - Dec 11, 2006 10:27 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Hi Mark
Thanks for the vote of confidence, Ryan! --mark d.
jfrishmanIII - Dec 8, 2006 7:12 pm - Voted 10/10
FulguritesKeep an eye, or possibly a toe, out for fulgurites in Great Sand Dunes. Fulgurites are tubes of sand welded together by lightning. They're hollow (I don't know why), with an inner surface of glass and an outer coating of sand grains. They vary in size, and often preserve the branching of the electrical stroke. They're very cool to find, but it's a National Park of course, so leave them be.
Mark Doiron - Dec 8, 2006 7:20 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: FulguritesThanks! I've added that into the page itself! --mark d.
vvujisic - Dec 10, 2006 9:55 pm - Voted 10/10
Incredible pageof amazing nature! Congratulations!
Mark Doiron - Dec 11, 2006 12:48 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Incredible pageThank you very much, Vlado! It is a beautiful place. --mark d.
RyanS - Dec 11, 2006 8:35 pm - Voted 10/10
Hi MarkI missed this page last week, so thanks for the submission! I agree with BSIHLER; this page is especially welcome! Looks like you've polled more votes than my page, too ;)
It's worth noting that High Dune is a ranked Colorado peak according to the 300-foot rule.
Mark Doiron - Dec 11, 2006 10:27 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Hi MarkThanks for the vote of confidence, Ryan! --mark d.