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White Sands National Monument

63 people want to go here. 218 people have been here.

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170 out of 174 people (97%) think this place is worth visiting.

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Atchkey
Albuquerque

Worth visiting!

Lived and Worked at White Sands

I got to be an Interpretive Ranger Volunteer thru SCA for the summer. I gave tours and talks. It is the LARGEST dune field of pure gypsum about 275 square miles. The next largest is only 9 square miles. My picture is of one of my Sunset Strolls and those people followed me listening to me talk about plants and animals. teehee Go even if it’s windy or rainy. It looks magical.


Ben
Jenks

Worth visiting!

Sunset is Amazing

Visited Carlsbad and White Sands in the same day. The kids loved every minute of it. The “Alkali Flat Trail” is simply amazing. The sand was suprizingly cool and we were able to stroll along barefoot the entire time.


PattyTrish
Las Cruces

Worth visiting!

Go for the full moon experience

I have been to White Sands three times – in bright sun, during a rainy day and at night. All are worth the trip. Quite stunning!


cartwheeling
San Francisco

Worth visiting!

Why I recommend this place to visitors

It is both scenic and fun and big enough to be all by yourself within walking just a few minutes. Since the sand is actually gypsum, it stays quite cool, and you can walk barefoot in it even on a hot day.
PS: It’s what you see in my profile photo


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Why I recommend this place to visitors

This is such a wonderful place to visit. The scenery is beautiful and the atmosphere is calm and inviting. This is a great place to go and get away from everyday life. It’s a great place to take the kids because they can slide down the dunes on sand disks. It’s great for picnicing and just having a good time.