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White Sands National Monument |
Alamogordo, New Mexico |
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| White Sands National Monument is a unique gypsum sand dunes system that has much to offer in adventure. There are senic drives, hiking, backcountry camping, sledding on the sands, bicycling and photography. Continue reading for further great information on White Sands National Monument.
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Uniqueness - White Sands National Monument is located in southern New Mexico at the northern end of the Chihuahuan Desert. This is North America's largest desert, the majority of which is located to our south in M... (click here for more)
Park and Visitor Center Hours - The monument is open daily year round. The summer hours start May 26th and run through September 3rd. The visitor center is open from 8am to 6pm.
The Dunes Drive may be entered from 7:00 a.m. to ... (click here for more)
History & Statistics - Formal recognition for the uniqueness of the white sands of southern New Mexico came on January 18, 1933, when President Herbert Hoover, acting under the authority of the "Antiquities Act of 1906", pr... (click here for more)
Natural Features - The largest pure 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 ... (click here for more)
Flora - White Sands National Monument is located at the northern limits of the Chihuahuan Desert, and as expected, the majority of plants are drought tolerant species. In addition, many of these plants must b... (click here for more)
Activities in the Park - White Sands offers plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy. There is Guided Ranger tours, sledding, backpacking, bicycling and much more. There are scenic areas for photography, picnicking,... (click here for more)
Environmental Impact - Today, and for the future, the park staff faces the challenge of meeting the increased demand for services that the ever- increasing visitation requires, while at the same time insuring the protection... (click here for more)
Weather - The Tularosa Basin, a high desert area, averaging 4,000 feet in elevation, is subject to harsh and sometimes rapidly changing climatic conditions. Spring is a windy season. Summers are hot, averaging ... (click here for more)
Rules, Regulations and Safety - Planning before you depart is the most critical factor in having a safe trip. Know where you are going, who you are going with, and when you will return. Let somebody know where you will be and when ... (click here for more)
Wildlife - Many animals living in the gypsum dunes at White Sands National Monument match the white sands on which they live. Animals reported to be lighter-colored in the dunes than in non-dune populations whic... (click here for more)
Wildlife Warnings - Rattlesnakes are the only venomous snakes in New Mexico except for the Arizona corral snake. Many harmless and beneficial snakes are killed each year because they mimic coral snakes or act like rattl... (click here for more)
Fees - The entrance fee is $3 per person which is good for 7 days. Children 15 and under are free. Entrance fees are collected at the entrance station on the Dunes Drive.
NOTE: WSNM cannot accept credit ... (click here for more)
Camping - Several public and private campgrounds and RV parks are within one hour's drive of the park. The closest public campgrounds are Oliver Lee State Park, about 24 miles southeast, and Aguirre Springs Rec... (click here for more)
Nearby Attractions - New Mexico Museum of Space History and IMAX Theater is in Alamogordo, 19 miles from White Sands National Monument.
35 miles southwest of White Sands National Monument is the White Sands Missile ... (click here for more)
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