White Sands National Park
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About White Sands National Park
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What people say
Marisa Wigley
Available for hire
"Ok this one might be a bit of a stretch to put in the Santa Fe guide but this is honestly the most unique national park experience and I highly recommend you head out there, especially around sunrise and sunset! You'll feel like you're on another planet!"
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Alison Medina
"Beautiful white sand dunes
Oldest known human footprints in North America
Site of first successful atomic test, still an active missile range
Largest gypsum deposit in the world, used for things like drywall"
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Ariel Blakeman
"Time for a day trip excursion? Known for its mesmerizing landscapes of gleaming white gypsum sand dunes, which create a surreal and otherworldly environment.
The park's highights include gypsum sand dunes."
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