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White Sands Park Tour 🏜️
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White Sands National Park is one of the most famous natural wonders in the world, located in New Mexico, USA. There is a beautiful desert area here. The whole white desert is very beautiful and romantic.
The sand throughout the park is fine and delicate, making it the perfect spot to take photos of the beautiful scenery. Watching the sunset here is also very beautiful! If you want to take unique landscape photos, you can bring your own props. For example, the colorful balls in the picture were purchased in the city center! Please note that eating is prohibited on the sand dunes 🙅🏻♀️, you need to go to the picnic area to eat.
CiCi Cheung
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พาตะลุยทราย White Sands, New Mexico
Let's take a trip to White Sands National Park, New Mexico, USA.
Kim went at 10:00 AM and stayed until Sunset Time at 6:20 PM.
Activities you can do are 📸 taking beautiful photos and playing in the Sand Dunes. If you like hiking, there's also hiking.
#outdoor activities #photographers shouldn't miss #travel abroad #whitesands #newmaxico #travel with Kim
Don't forget to bring food and drinks.
👉 Park entrance fee is $25 per vehicle.
Teaw Kub Kim
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[🇺🇸America] White Sands - Santa Fe - Albuquerque
⭐️White Sands National Monument
A white desert made of alabaster, a type of gypsum. Its area is about 581 km2, about a quarter of the size of Tokyo.
📍Location: New Mexico, USA
🕰️Opening hours: 7:00-about an hour after sunset
💰Price: Entry by foot🚶$15 per person, entry by car🚗$25 per car
America the Beautiful Pass available
🏖️Facilities: Toilets available (free), BBQ space available (free)
⭐️Santa Fe
The capital of New Mexico. Founded in the 1600s, it is a historic town with many valuable heritage sites, including houses and churches that are said to be the oldest in the United States, and is also known as the jewel of the United States. It is also famous as an art town, with many art galleries, museums, and galleries. The cute streets lined with reddish-brown buildings made of sun-dried bricks are enjoyable even just to walk around.
#America #USAtrip #roadtrip #whitesand #tourism #trip #greatviews #overseastravel #overseasgreatviewsintroduction #overseastravelrecord
Mi2_tabi
Desert Land, New Mexico, USA: White Sands National Park
White Sands National Park is a fantastic place with mysterious white sand dunes. Walking along the endless sand dunes, it felt like I was in another world. The golden glow of the sand at sunset was truly spectacular, and I was able to spend a peaceful time in the quiet nature. And I was able to fully enjoy this special nature through the thrilling sledding experience. #USATravel
레온쿵
A Day at White Sands National Park
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White Sands National Park, located in southern New Mexico, is a dazzling desert destination unlike any other. Spanning over 275 square miles, it’s the largest gypsum dune field in the world, and its shimmering, white sand creates an otherworldly landscape that captivates visitors.
Start your adventure by driving the Dunes Drive, an eight-mile scenic road that takes you deep into the heart of the park. Along the way, stop at pullouts to walk on the soft, cool sand and marvel at the endless waves of pristine dunes. The sand is made of gypsum, which reflects sunlight and stays cool underfoot, even on the hottest days.
For an immersive experience, try hiking one of the park’s marked trails, like the Interdune Boardwalk for an easy stroll or the Alkali Flat Trail for a more challenging trek across rolling dunes. The park is also a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, with animals like lizards, foxes, and roadrunners adapting to this unique ecosystem.
One of the most exciting activities at White Sands is sand sledding. Rent a sled from the visitor center or bring your own and slide down the steep dunes—it’s a thrill for all ages.
As the day winds down, don’t miss the sunset. The dunes glow in soft hues of pink and gold, creating a magical end to your visit. White Sands National Park is a stunning blend of adventure and tranquility, offering a truly unforgettable experience.
Siggy17
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White Sands, a vast white desert
White Sands is located at the southern end of New Mexico.
You can go around it by car.
There is a gate to enter and the toll is $25.
There are some portable toilets on the way, but I think it's better to go to the building at the entrance that houses the visitor center and souvenir shop.
At this facility, you can learn about the creatures that live in White Sands and the origins of the desert.
There were many videos and photos on the panels, which were very easy to understand and informative.
There were many souvenirs that I wanted.
In addition to the general items, there were also accessories made by Native Americans, and I bought some earrings. I really like them.
You can enter the desert by car and stop here and there to take photos. It's pure white as far as the eye can see, so be careful not to get too far from your car as you may get lost.
It was quiet and felt like there was no one in the world.
It was very good and I recommend it.
Aina Amada
Global Travel|White Sands National Park in New Mexico.
We have actually seen too many white sand beaches 🏝️ on the seaside, but white sand beaches inland are really rare. In New Mexico, United States 🇺🇸, there is such a national park - White Sands National Park 🏞️ of New Mexico.
1️⃣ First of all, this is a small desert. The characteristic is that the sand is all white, and you are not allowed to take it away. Yes, you heard it right. You can't take the sand away just because you think it looks good.
2️⃣There is a big temperature difference between morning and evening. It is extremely sunny at noon. That’s right, it is a desert after all!
3️⃣ If you want to take pictures of the blue sky, white clouds and Xisha, the best time is 10 am and 3 pm. At 5 pm, the sun will be covered by clouds;
4️⃣The amazing thing about this park is that the surrounding scenery is very normal, but this piece has formed a unique landform. Friends who like it can drive there to find out.
MoreBell73
White Sands National Park
#Overseas travel
My visit to White Sands National Park was a magical and amazing experience. It was a world of amazing natural beauty where clear and white sand stretched out like a sea of snow. I enjoyed walking on the fine and pure sand and enjoying the breathtaking scenery surrounding me. I saw the sun rays shining on the sand during sunset and sunrise, which brought a charming and romantic atmosphere to the place. I explored the diverse terrain and adapted plants in this unique environment. It was an amazing experience to discover the beauty of nature and relax among the charming white sand. White Sands National Park is a destination worth visiting for nature lovers and breathtaking scenery.
Dooola
[USA🇺🇸] White Sands
Sorry if it looks like a sunset because I'm not the best at taking photos.
We went first thing in the morning and there were hardly any people around, so we were able to enjoy the endless, beautiful scenery.
Transportation is quite difficult, but we went by rental car.
I think it's a view that's worth seeing at least once in your life.
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White Sands, NM
the most amazing place… white sands is a dream
Vincent Garcia
Amazing white sand dunes
This place was.beyond beautiful. Sliding down the sand dunes was a unique and fun experience!
#sanddunes #naturelover #fallingforfall #whitesand #vacation