Wonderland of Wind and Sand

<p>Through poetry and photography <em>Wonderland of Wind and Sand</em> celebrates the extraordinary and awe-inspiring Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in southern Colorado. Sweeping views of the sand dunes are counterbalanced by finite details such as beetle tracks in the sand. Award-winning photographer Jean E. Sidinger's photos and her heartfelt poetic messages enhance each other with the turn of every page.</p><p></p><p>Forty-four down-to-earth poems vary from inspiring to playful to thought-provoking. They take the concept of the park beyond the visual to a personalized articulated interpretation. Readers will climb High Dune as they read The Ascent sense euphoria over the bold autumn leaves against a cobalt sky as they visit the island or explore the Montville Trail and be moved to empathy for creatures facing blizzard conditions.</p><p></p><p>Sidinger made repeat visits to the park over a period of more than forty-some years-visits that included every season and contact with its lesser-known aspects. The diverse poems and over one hundred photographs created during those years make Wonderland of Wind and Sand a unique and invaluable treasure for both novices and those who know the park well.</p><p><em>A portion of the proceeds from this book will benefit the Western National Parks Association.</em></p>