New Mexico White Sands National Park Beach

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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Feb 12, 2025
It’s really not that big for a national park—it was only upgraded a few years ago from a monument. We did two hikes, one was easy and the other was challenging. Walking up and down dunes is a good …Full review by Orracle51
Feb 11, 2025
You need to stop at the visitor center. The movie is very informative on how and why the white sand is there, although I did not like how it confused evolution with adaptation. They are 2 totally d…Full review by F5526FYashleyb
Feb 10, 2025
White Sands is beautiful and lots of fun for sledding (rentals at gift shop). Bring plenty of water or fill your bottles at the visitor center. Also, must haves are sunblock, sunglasses (the glare fr…Full review by Cruiser58575402819
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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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How is it to visit the park end of December? Will it be too cold?
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It's beautiful! Dress accordingly.
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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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