Bruneau, ID

On day four we explored Bruneau Dunes State Park.  They claim to have the highest sand dunes in North America and I'll testify, it took a lot of time and effort to hike to the top of them!

"Sitting on top of one of the dunes at Bruneau Dunes State Park in Idaho.  Down below are flocks of honking geese on a lake.  They're making a racket, and faintly in the distance I can hear several fighter jets.  The lake is still frozen and it shimmers in the intense sun.  All the geese are congregated around a center portion that is unfrozen.  A flock or two will take off and land at intervals; as they do so the honking increases.  The dunes are so sharply set against the bright blue sky, only a few clouds float overhead to soften the view.  The sand is a soft tan, fine and smooth.  More geese are arriving now and a jet is flying overhead."

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