Visit Bruneau Sand Dunes State Park
Most people are unaware that Idaho holds the record for having the highest sand dune in North America! Yes, there is a massive sand dune in Idaho that stands 470 feet above the desert bottom. It is larger than Death Valley's sand dunes and the enormous beach dunes on Oregon's coast. This world record-holding sand dune may be seen at Bruneau Sand Dunes State Park, which is about an hour south of Boise. You may not only climb the sand dunes in the state park, but also hire a sandboard from the Visitor Center and ride down them!
Aside from sandboarding, you may also walk, fish, swim, or camp here. Another unique experience you may enjoy at this state park is stargazing using the telescopes available at the onsite Observatory. Throughout the summer, the stargazing program is accessible on Friday and Saturday nights. Tickets are restricted to the first eighty persons, so attend early on the weekend to avoid disappointment. The evening starts at 9 p.m. with an interior lecture, followed by telescope watching.
Bruneau Sand Dunes is about an hour's drive from Boise and makes a terrific day trip from there or a pleasant diversion if you're going between Salt Lake City and Portland, Oregon.
Google rating: 4.5/5
Phone: +1 208-366-7919
Address: 27608 Bruneau Sand Dunes Rd, Bruneau, ID 83604, United States
Website: http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/bruneau-dunes
