Discover the Killpecker Sand Dunes near Rock Springs, Wyoming, a vast desert oasis with golden dunes and volcanic towers.
The landscape feels otherworldly, with towering sand dunes that evoke the Sahara Desert in the American West.
I’ll never forget the first time I drove through Wyoming and stumbled upon what looked like the Sahara had been dropped right into the American West — the Killpecker Sand Dunes near Rock Springs.
This unique destination, anchored by the volcanic spire of Boar’s Tusk, is a must-see attraction that will make you question whether you’ve wandered onto another planet.
Author's summary: Wyoming's Killpecker Sand Dunes are a breathtaking desert oasis.