A dusty-rose tent sits by a narrow creek at the edge of the tall sand dunes, with a few snowy patches hiding in the shade. The sun is low and golden, and the far mountains glow while cool blue shadows stretch across the sand. A clothesline with damp socks, a small chair, and a rope swing on a cottonwood tree make the camp feel cozy and lived-in. Near the water, a simple pump filter and bottles rest on a flat rock, ready for the night.