When most people think of the Southwest USA, iconic landmarks like the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, and Sedona immediately come to mind. And while these places are bucket-list-worthy, there’s so much more to explore! Beyond the crowds and well-trodden paths lies a world of hidden treasures in the Southwest—places where you can experience untouched landscapes, […]
White Sands is one of the most unique national parks in the country, with plenty of activities for the whole family. Here are a few of the best things to do at White Sands National Park: Sledding: White Sands is famous for its bright white gypsum sand dunes, a unique geological feature that you can’t […]
While most White Sands National Park tours will focus on the unique gypsum dunes, there’s more to the park than just its iconic bright white sand. White Sands is also home to the world’s largest collection of fossilized Ice Age footprints, making it an important paleo logical site as well as a great vacation destination. […]
Just a few minutes of a White Sands National Park tour is all you need to see why the park is sometimes called one of the unsung wonders of the world. As soon as you enter the park, you’re greeted by an endless sea of rolling dunes, white as snow and shining brightly in the […]
While you likely won’t see many animals on your White Sands National Park tour, that doesn’t mean the park is empty. In fact, White Sands is home to about 800 different species, mostly bugs and other small critters. Here’s a quick rundown of some of the animals you might spot if you keep your eyes […]
With its 232 square miles of white gypsum sand dunes, White Sands is one of the most unique national parks in the US and a destination you really shouldn’t miss. Here are a few fun facts about White Sands National Park that you might not know: It’s Cool to the Touch: Unlike most sand, which […]
It’s important to pick the right time of year to take your White Sands National Park tour. Like any outdoor location, White Sands is entirely at the mercy of the weather, so your experience can vary depending on the season. That’s why we put together this quick and dirty guide to the seasons, so you […]
A White Sands National Park tour is a terrific option for families with children. The park’s iconic white dunes are safe to climb on, the hiking trails are generally short and very easy, and kids love getting to walk in the soft gypsum sand barefoot without burning their feet, even in the summer heat. For […]
For the most part, you’ll have to keep your White Sands National Park tour to the daylight hours. The park closes an hour after the sun goes down, and the rangers are serious about enforcing the rules. If you stay in the park for longer than an hour after sunset, you’ll likely find yourself locked […]
You can absolutely go barefoot on your White Sands National Park tour. In fact, you can walk through the dunes at White Sands barefoot at any time of year, even during the peak of summer. Anyone who’s ever spent time in the southwest knows how uncomfortable it can be to walk barefoot on hot sand, […]
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