After driving an unbelievably long straight road my kids began to lose hope that we would ever arrive anywhere. Then suddenly, there it was! I knew sunset or sunrise was the best time to be there and we got in just before sunset. The park ranger lady was helpful on telling us where to go so we found a high... More

So white it looks like snow, but children were still able to have fun sliding down the dunes. Interesting board walk and picnic area with dozens of shaded tables with BBQ grills available. This unique beauty spot was well worth a couple of hours driving around. More

You can see White Sands National Monument well before you even get to Alamogordo. As you are driving out of the mountains to the East, you suddenly see a long strip of bright white sand on the horizon. Once you get to the National Monument, the outer dunes are mostly covered with plants and shrubs, but the further you drive... More

White Sands National Monument is awesome! First, stop by the visitor center to learn why and how all the sand got white and what animal footprints you will see out in the dunes. 2nd, swing by the gift shop if you didn't bring a sledding saucer. They have great tips on how to sled on the dunes. Finally, hit the... More

My wife and i really enjoyed our auto tour around the stunning white gypsum dunes. At first you are on the tarmacked road with the dunes pilled high around either side of you. You then drive off road on the sand which is great fun, normal cars are still ok. Great visitor centre with lots of info and gifts. A... More

The visitor center is a must for first time visitors. There is a 15 min video that explains the origin of this wonderful site and helps you comprehend the natural phenomena that you are witnessing. The gypsum dunes, whether spotted with desert flora or alone in their snow white beauty, are spectacular! People drive through, hike, and saucer down the... More

If you are heading to New Mexico then this is a must see. Some locals leant us their sleds to got sliding down the dunes on. With the winds erasing everything it was easy to find locations without tracks for some great photos. More

What an amazing site. You drive through an area with sand piled high, appearing as if it had just snowed for days. Be sure to trek to the top of dune(s). It truly is a great site and experience. I would also think that renting a sled/saucer at visitor center would be a fun experience, to slide down the dunes.... More

I have visited White Sands National Monument six times in the past twenty years and I'd still go back again. It is such an incredible sight to see. For the first time, I visited it at twilight and then watched the sunset while there. I highly recommend seeing it in daylight and at sunset. The colors change dramatically and it... More