White Sands New Mexico at Night

White Sands National Park

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(4.4K) · National park in Alamogordo, United States
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The National Park Service preserves the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and …

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Jan 23, 2025
This is a beautiful park any time of day, but it is especially gorgeous as the sun sets. If you want to rent a sled, you will have to come earlier in the day. We were not interested in sledding. W… Full review by workhardplayhard27
Jan 8, 2025
White sand as far as you can see. Perfect for my toddler who loved sliding down the sand dunes. The weather was cool so we walked around barefoot and the cold sand felt great! Definitely going back! Full review by B S
Jan 7, 2025
White Sands National Park in New Mexico is very unique in that it looks like snow. Be sure to stay for the sunset and have a plan for where you’re going to stay for the night. It’s worth seeing! Full review by johnkH3652VO
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White Sands National Park was first explored by the U.S army in 1849. It gained popularity due to the peculiar color of the sand which was ca…
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White Sands National Park is an American national park located in the state of New Mexico and completely surrounded by the White San…
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Questions & answers

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How is it to visit the park end of December? Will it be too cold?
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Don't rightly know. You should Google the average December temp there; seems a logical first step.
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Hello! Does anyone know of any organized day trips/tours/car&driver from Albuquerque or Santa Fe to …
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Hello! Does anyone know of any organized day trips/tours/car&driver from Albuquerque or Santa Fe to White Sands? I'm travelling as part of a group of 4 and we'd all prefer not to drive. Thanks for the advice!
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Sorry, have no idea.
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Answer by DutchLace · Mar 10, 2023
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How much are the sleds and wax?
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I think the sleds were around $25. Didn’t see the wax
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