White Sands National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Rising from the heart of the Tularosa Basin is one of the world's great natural wonders - the glistening white sands of New Mexico. Great wave-like dunes of gypsum sand have engulfed 275 square miles of desert, creating the world's largest gypsum dunefield.
White Sands National Park - Wikipedia
It is the most visited NPS site in New Mexico, with about 600,000 visitors each year. [9] The park features a drive from the visitor center to the heart of the dunes, picnic areas, backcountry campground in the dunefield, marked hiking trails, and sledding on the dunes.
Things To Do - White Sands National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Nestled in the Tularosa Basin between the Sacramento and San Andres Mountain ranges of southern New Mexico is a one of a kind outdoor experience. Within White Sands National Park, you will find countless opportunities for discovery, fun, and the creation of lifelong memories.
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Mar 21, 2022 · White Sands National Park is home to the largest gypsum dunefield in the world. These pure white dunes create a fun place to explore, for both kids and adults.
White Sands National Park - New Mexico Tourism & Travel
The largest gypsum dune field in the world is located at White Sands National Monument in south-central New Mexico. This region of glistening white dunes is in the northern end of the Chihuahuan Desert within an "internally drained valley" called the Tularosa Basin.
White Sands: The World's Largest Gypsum Dunefield | WNPA
In the heart of the Tularosa Basin is one of the world’s great natural wonders—glistening white sands. Great wave-like dunes of gypsum sand engulf 275 square miles of desert, creating the world’s largest gypsum dunefield. A major portion of this dunefield and its …
Things to do in White Sands National Park, New Mexico - A …
Feb 5, 2024 · Planning to visit New Mexico and looking for fun things to do in White Sands National Park?! Here’s everything you need to know and more! From when to go, what to bring, how to get there, and even all my favorite things to do in the stunning white gypsum sand dunes.
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Oct 31, 2023 · White Sands National Monument was designated a National Park and renamed White Sands National Park in December 2019. This park is in the Tularosa Basin in Southern New Mexico and consists of a white sands dune field that covers 275 square miles, making it the largest gypsum dune field in the world.
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Mar 13, 2024 · White Sands National Park in New Mexico is the largest gypsum sand dune in the world, with sparkling white dunes rolling over 275 square miles. This post has everything you need to know before you go, and the best things to do in White Sands!
Nature & Science - U.S. National Park Service
Aug 21, 2020 · Like a mirage, dazzling white sand dunes shimmer in the tucked-way Tularosa Basin in southern New Mexico. They shift and settle over the Chihuahuan Desert, covering 275 square miles—the largest gypsum dunefield in the world.