The Natural Phenomenon In Nevada That Needs To Be Seen To Be Believed
This natural attraction is both fascinating and fun! Enjoy a day of adventuring in the dunes of Sand Mountain while they “serenade” you with their unique song.
Fees are required to use the recreation area, except for Tuesdays and Wednesdays when admission is free. Otherwise it is $90 for a one year permit and $40 for a one-week permit.
The station was known as the Sand Springs Station when the Express was active. The ruins are now part of the US National Register of Historic Places.
The sand comes from Lake Lahontan, a lake that dried up 9,000 years ago.
The dune is extremely popular with ATV, motorcycle, sand rail, and dune buggie enthusiasts and there are 23 miles of riding trails available. Sand sailing and sand boarding down the dune are also popular activities.
If you intend to camp, make sure you bring plenty of water as there are no facilities, other than toilets, provided at the campground.
The vibration is caused by the movement of the sand down the dune caused by wind and other environmental factors.
Others have described it as "roaring" or "booming." Scientists studying the singing sands in Nevada and other places around the world have determined that each dune "sings" a certain note. The Nevada singing sands hum at a low C, although occasionally a low B or C sharp can be heard.
Worldwide, there are only around 30 singing sand dunes. Nevada has the largest amount in the U.S.
Have you heard the song of the singing sands of Sand Mountain Recreation Area? Share in the comments!
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