White Sands National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Jun 16, 2025 · 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 preserves a major portion …
Things To Do - White Sands National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Aug 22, 2024 · White Sands National MonumentAn official form of the United States government. Provided by Touchpoints
Driving Dunes Drive - White Sands National Park (U.S. National Park ...
Jan 2, 2020 · The first five miles of Dunes Drive are paved and the last three miles are a hard-packed gypsum sand road. The road is suitable for cars, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, and buses.
Nature - White Sands National Park (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 …
Plan Your Visit - White Sands National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Aug 29, 2025 · Discover the areas of White Sands National Park that are accessible to those with mobility impairments. Share your journey with friends and family and, as always, service animals are …
White Sands Essentials (U.S. National Park Service) - NPS
Jan 18, 2024 · White Sands National Park preserves a major portion of this unique dunefield, along with the plants and animals that live here. Learn more about the park and make plans for your visit at …
Learn About the Park - White Sands National Park (U.S. National Park ...
Dec 13, 2024 · 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 …
White Sands National Park History
The White Sands dunefield fits the description of what the National Park Service sought in prospective sites: "economic worthlessness and monumentalism." The area had already sparked scientific …
Natural Features & Ecosystems - White Sands National Park (U.S ...
Jan 30, 2020 · Upon first glance, this enormous dunefield may seem barren and empty—full of nothing but shifting white sand. In reality, however, White Sands National Park is home to a wide variety of …
Geology of White Sands - U.S. National Park Service
Jan 22, 2020 · An official form of the United States government. Provided by Touchpoints