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White Sands
Overview
State
New Mexico
White Sands in New Mexico covers the world’s largest gypsum dune field, with brilliant white sand stretching across the Tularosa Basin. Visitors hike, sled, and explore unique desert ecosystems shaped by wind and geology.
World’s largest gypsum dune field
Dunes appear bright white under the sun
Popular for sledding and photography
Established
December 20, 2019
Iconic Places
Alkali Flat Trail / Dune Field
Headquarters
White Sands National Park, 100 National Park Road, White Sands, NM 88380
Latitude(N)
32.77972
Longitude(W)
'-106.171669
Name | Continent | World Region | Country | Province | State Name | Regional Category | Area | Visitors | Headquaters | Ranger Station | Zipcode | Latitude(N) | Longitude(W) | Best Months | Iconic Places | Primary Activity | Description | Sources | National Parks Your Stroy (Item) | WD Experience | WD Blog | WD Blog - Url to Redirect | Data Validated | National Parks - Tags | Main Image | Main Category | Full NP Name | EstDate | MainImageAltText |
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White Sands | North America | North America | United States | New Mexico | Western | 146,344.31 acres (592.2 km2) | 705,127 | White Sands National Park, 100 National Park Road, White Sands, NM 88380 | Dunes Visitor Center, 100 National Park Road, White Sands, NM 88380 | 88380 | 32.77972 | '-106.171669 | October | Alkali Flat Trail / Dune Field | Sand sledding | White Sands in New Mexico covers the world’s largest gypsum dune field, with brilliant white sand stretching across the Tularosa Basin. Visitors hike, sled, and explore unique desert ecosystems shaped by wind and geology. | white-sands-national-park | Western | White Sands National Park | 20/12/2019 |
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