Family-friendly exhibit on Dune Life Nature Trail at White Sands.
This is one of many family-friendly interpretive exhibits on the Dune Life Nature Trail at White Sands National Park.
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"Best Den Ever!" Interpretive Sign
"Best Friends" Interpretive Sign
Family-friendly exhibit on Dune Life Nature Trail at White Sands.
This is one of several family-friendly interpretive exhibits on Dune Life Nature Trail at White Sands National Park.
"Big Mouths!" Interpretive Sign
Family-friendly interpretive exhibit on Dune Life Nature Trail.
This is one of many family-friendly interpretive exhibits on Dune Life Nature Trail at White Sands National Park.
"Fight to the Death" Interpretive Sign
Family-friendly exhibit on Dune Life Nature Trail at White Sands.
This is one of many family-friendly interpretive exhibits on the Dune Life Nature Trail at White Sands National Park.
"Finding Footprints" Interpretive Sign
Interpretive exhibit on Playa Trail at White Sands National Park.
This is one of several interpretive exhibits along the Playa Trail at White Sands National Park.
"Get Down and Come Eat" Interpretive Sign
Family-friendly interpretive signs on Nature Trail at White Sands.
This is one of many family-friendly interpretive signs on Dune Life Nature Trail at White Sands National Park.
"Hide to Stay Safe" Interpretive Sign
Family-friendly exhibits on Dune Life Trail at White Sands Park.
This is one of many family-friendly interpretive exhibits on Dune Life Nature Trail at White Sands National Park.
"Hoo’s Down in that Hole?" Interpretive Sign
Family-friendly exhibit on Dune Life Nature Trail, White Sands Park.
This is one of many family-friendly interpretive exhibits on the Dune Life Nature Trail at White Sands National Park.
"Hungry Enough?" Interpretive Sign
Family-friendly exhibit on Dune Life Nature Trail at White Sands.
This is one of many family-friendly interpretive exhibits on the Dune Life Nature Trail at White Sands National Park.
"Jackrabbit for Dinner... Again?" Interpretive Sign
Family-friendly exhibit on Dune Life Nature Trail.
This is one of many family-friendly interpretive exhibits on the Dune Life Nature Trail at White Sands National Park.
"Just Add Water" Interpretive Sign
Interpretive exhibit on Playa Trail at White Sands.
This is one of several interpretive exhibits on the Playa Trail at White Sands National Park.
"Living on the Edge" Kiosk Panel
Interpretive panel at Dune Life Nature Trail trailhead.
This is one of the interpretive kiosk panels at the Dune Life Nature Trail trailhead.
"Making a Monument" Interpretive Sign
Informational sign at White Sands Visitor Center complex.
The "Making a Monument" interpretive sign is one of several informational exhibits located at the Visitor Center complex of White Sands National Park.
"Mammoths to Ranchers" Interpretive Sign
Sign showcases human history in Tularosa Basin over 10,000 years.
The "Mammoths to Ranchers" interpretive sign highlights the last ten millennia of human interaction with the Tularosa Basin.
"Meat-eating Mice" Interpretive Sign
Family-friendly exhibit along Dune Life Nature Trail at White Sands.
This is one of several family-friendly interpretive exhibits along the Dune Life Nature Trail at White Sands National Park.
"Missiles and Missions" Interpretive Sign
"Describes partnership between US Military and White Sands National Park."
The "Missiles and Missions" interpretive sign describes the unique partnership between US Military and White Sands National Park.
"Never Takes a Drink" Interpretive Sign
Interpretive exhibit on Dune Life Nature Trail.
This is one of many interpretive exhibits on the Dune Life Nature Trail at White Sands National Park.
"Ready for Bed" Interpretive Sign
Family-friendly interpretive exhibit on Dune Life Nature Trail.
This is one of many family-friendly interpretive exhibits on Dune Life Nature Trail at White Sands National Park.
"Watch Out for the Big Dog" Interpretive Sign
Family-friendly exhibit on Dune Life Trail at White Sands Park.
This is one of several family-friendly interpretive exhibits on Dune Life Nature Trail at White Sands National Park.
"Wetter, Bigger, Badder" Interpretive Sign
Interpretive exhibit on Playa Trail at White Sands National Park.
This is one of several interpretive exhibits on the Playa Trail at White Sands National Park.
"White Night Camping" Kiosk Panel
Kiosk panel about backcountry camping at White Sands National Park.
This kiosk panel describes backcountry camping at White Sands National Park.
"Who Eats What?" Interpretive Sign
Sign at Dune Life Nature Trail.
This is one of several interpretive signs found at Dune Life Nature Trail.
"Yucca: One Stop Shopping" Interpretive Sign
Interactive sign on Interdune Boardwalk at White Sands National Park.
This interpretive sign is one of many interactive exhibits found on the Interdune Boardwalk at White Sands National Park.
A Day in the Dunes Interpretive Sign
Overview of White Sands Park. No walking time mentioned.
This interpretive sign offers an overview of White Sands National Park as a whole.
A Desert Oasis Interpretive Sign
Sign on Playa Trail at White Sands National Park.
This is one of several interpretive signs along the Playa Trail at White Sands National Park.
A Place for Snacks, Sleds, and Souvenirs
White Sands history: early tourism evolution beyond sledding. Explore further.
Sledding wasn't always the main attraction at White Sands. Continue on to see how the Monument's first superintendent brought a different kind of tourism into the dunefield.
A Road Leading to Nowhere
Visitor path changed in 1930s and 40s.
If you'd been a visitor in the 1930s and 40s, your path into the park would have looked much different.
A Thousand Vistas
Sole sign on Alkali Flat Trail included.
This is the only interpretive sign on the Alkali Flat Trail.
A White Oasis
White Sands National Park: largest gypsum sand dunefield, in 20 films.
This interpretive sign showcases just how world-renowned White Sands National Park is. As the world's largest gypsum sand dunefield, White Sands has been featured in over 20 major films since 1950.
Adapt or Disappear
Creatures adapt color to survive in White Sands, enhance camouflage.
This interpretive sign showcases how creatures at White Sands have adapted their coloring to better survive in this blindingly white environment.
Add Water, Remove Water, Repeat
Sign explains formation of White Sands dunefield.
This interpretive sign showcases the geologic processes that formed the White Sands dunefield.
Alkali Flat Kiosk Panel
Kiosk panel at Alkali Flat Trail start in White Sands.
This is one segment of the kiosk panel at the start of the Alkali Flat Trail at White Sands National Park.
Alkali Flat Restroom
Restroom at White Sands National Park.
This is one of many restrooms at White Sands National Park.
Alkali Flat Trail
Alkali Flat Trail: strenuous, view of dunefield, Alkali Flat.
The Alkali Flat Trail is the most strenuous trail at White Sands National Park. It offers an unparalleled view of the dunefield as well as Alkali Flat itself.
Amphitheater Restroom
Restroom at White Sands National Park.
This is one of many restrooms at White Sands National Park.
Backcountry Camping Kiosk Panel
Informational panel on backcountry camping at White Sands National Park.
This is the informational panel for backcountry camping at White Sands National Park.
Backcountry Camping Loop Trail
Moderate hike loop trail into heart of dunefield.
The Backcountry Camping Loop Trail is a moderate hike that takes visitors into the heart of the dunefield.
Backcountry Camping Loop Trail Restroom
White Sands NP restroom - walking distance unspecified.
This is one of many restrooms at White Sands National Park.
Balloon Area Restroom
Restroom at White Sands National Park.
This is one of many restrooms at White Sands National Park.
Big Pedestal
Large accessible pedestal at White Sands, walk required.
This is one of the largest pedestals accessible by foot at White Sands National Park.
Bring on Snow, Rain, Sun, and Wind
Weather creates White Sands dunefield, details on interpretive sign.
This interpretive sign showcases the many ways that weather helps create White Sands' gypsum sand dunefield.
Chihuahuan Life Roadside Exhibit
White Sands N.P. Chihuahuan Life wayside, unique desert showcase.
The "Chihuahuan Life" wayside at White Sands National Park highlights the coldest and wettest desert in North America.
Dune Life Nature Trail
Explore White Sands trail with Katie the Kit Fox guide.
This is one of the most explorable trails at White Sands National Park. Follow along with Katie the Kit Fox as she highlights some of the creatures and features of the white sand dunefield.
Dune Life Nature Trail Kiosk Panel
White Sands trail info on kiosk panel.
This kiosk panel highlights information about one of White Sands' most popular trails.
Dune Life Nature Trail Restroom
Vault toilet at White Sands National Park.
This is one of many vault toilets at White Sands National Park.
End of Pavement
Location where pavement ends, turns to gypsum sand, walking time.
This is the location where the pavement ends and turns to hard-packed gypsum sand.
Evening Program Area Restroom
White Sands National Park restroom.
This is one of many restrooms in White Sands National Park.
Extended Family
White Sands and Cuatrociénegas are connected sister parks.
This interpretive sign describes White Sands and its sister park, the Área de Protección de Flora y Fauna Cuatrociénegas.
Final Stop of Backcountry Tour
Stop, hydrate, admire view. End of journey.
As you wrap up your journey, this is a great place to stop, hydrate, and appreciate the view.
First Stop of Backcountry Camping Loop Trail Tour
Explore human impact on largest gypsum dunefield over last century.
Come along as we explore some of the ways human use of the world's largest gypsum sand dunefield has changed over the last century.
Gone with the Wind Roadside Exhibit
Stop along Dunes Drive for informational wayside, White Sands Park.
This is one of several waysides along Dunes Drive at White Sands National Park.
Group Use Restroom
Restroom at White Sands National Park.
This is one of many restrooms at White Sands National Park.
Heart of the Sands Restroom
Restroom at White Sands National Park.
This is one of many restrooms at White Sands National Park.
Horse Unloading Area
Park trailers, unload horses, walking time if needed.
This is where visitors looking to bring horses or other pack animals into the park are able to park trailers and unload their animals.
Imagine All This Sand... Gone
Sign highlights the value of White Sands National Park economically.
This interpretive sign showcases the potential monetary value of White Sands National Park.
Interdune Boardwalk
Accessible trail at White Sands National Park with interpretive signs.
This is the only wheelchair-accessible trail at White Sands National Park, and offers a variety of interpretive signs that showcase many of the incredible creatures and features found at White Sands.
Interdune Boardwalk Kiosk Panel
Info about wheelchair-accessible trail at White Sands; Interdune Boardwalk.
This interpretive sign offers information about the only wheelchair-accessible trail at White Sands National Park, the Interdune Boardwalk.
Interdune Boardwalk Restroom
Vault toilet at White Sands National Park.
This is one of many vault toilets at White Sands National Park.
Interdune Boardwalk Safety Kiosk Panel
Important safety panel at White Sands National Park provides life-saving information.
This is one of several important safety panels located at White Sands National Park, and offers potentially life-saving information.
Life Thrives Roadside Exhibit
Interpretive wayside along Dunes Drive at White Sands NP.
This is one of several interpretive waysides along Dunes Drive at White Sands National Park.
Lift the Land
Sign explains geologic processes at White Sands NP.
This interpretive sign highlights some of the geologic processes that created White Sands National Park.
Moths, Mars, and Lizards
Sign showcases White Sands research.
This interpretive sign highlights some of the research being done at White Sands National Park.
Park Closures
Dunes Drive closed during military tests.
When military tests are in progress Dunes Drive is closed to all traffic.
Park Store and Gift Shop
Visit park store and gift shop.
Shop in the White Sands park store and the gift shop.
Pets at White Sands
Pets enjoy White Sands, exciting new environment. Follow leash guidelines.
Pets love White Sands! To them, it's full of new scents, sights, cool, soft sand, and excitement! You'll love bringing your furry companions with you to the park, too.as long as they are non-disruptive, on a leash no longer than six feet, and are under physical control at all times.
Playa Trail
Easy trail at White Sands NP to dried lakebed view.
This is one of the easiest trails found at White Sands National Park, and takes visitors to a view of a dried lakebed.
Primrose Picnic Area
Picnic area at White Sands, walking distance not specified.
This is one of three picnic areas at White Sands National Park.
Primrose Picnic Area Restroom
Restroom at White Sands National Park.
This is one of many restrooms at White Sands National Park.
Rare Wonder Roadside Exhibit
Interpretive wayside along Dunes Drive, White Sands National Park.
This is one of several interpretive waysides along Dunes Drive at White Sands National Park.
Riddles in the Sand
Sign showcases diverse sand tracks, White Sands National Park.
This interpretive sign highlights some of the many different types of tracks found in the sand at White Sands National Park.
Roadrunner Picnic Area
Largest picnic area, White Sands National Park, pavilion, no reservation.
This is the largest picnic area at White Sands National Park, and the only one with a large pavilion that doesn't require a reservation.
Roadrunner Picnic Area East Restroom
Restroom at White Sands National Park.
This is one of many restrooms at White Sands National Park.
Roadrunner Picnic Area North Restroom
Restroom at White Sands National Park.
This is one of many restrooms at White Sands National Park.
Safety at White Sands
Read safety guidelines for best experience.
To get the most out of your experience, please read and follow the safety guidelines.
Sunset Stroll Meeting Area
Meeting place for Sunset Stroll guided hike.
This is the meeting place for the Sunset Stroll guided Ranger hike.
Tularosa Basin Roadside Exhibit
Interpretive wayside along Dunes Drive at White Sands NP.
This is one of several interpretive waysides along Dunes Drive at White Sands National Park.
West Filming Area
Large parking area at White Sands, great for sledding.
This is one of several large parking areas at White Sands, and a great place to sled.
White Sands Amphitheater
Evening programs at amphitheater, White Sands - walking time undisclosed.
This is the amphitheater at White Sands National Park, where large evening programs and events take place.
White Sands Entrance Station
Entrance passes only sold here at White Sands Park.
This is the only location where entrance passes are sold at White Sands National Park.
White Sands Group Use Area
Area in park with picnic tables for large groups.
This is the only area in the park with picnic tables designed to accommodate large groups.
White Sands on the Big Screen
White Sands. Next stop. Familiarity explained.
Does White Sands look familiar to you? This next stop might explain why.
White Sands Trading Company
Sleds and souvenirs available only here at White Sands.
This is the only place at White Sands National Park where visitors can purchase sleds and select souvenirs.
White Sands Water Station
Key water fill station at White Sands National Park.
As the only drinking water fill station at White Sands National Park, this is arguably one of the most important locations in the park.
Yucca Picnic Area
Yucca picnic area near trails, White Sands National Park.
One of three picnic areas at White Sands National Park. The Yucca picnic is a small picnic area that is the closest to the Backcountry Camping loop trail and Alkali Flat trail parking areas.
Yucca Picnic Area Restroom
Restroom at White Sands National Park.
This is one of several restrooms at White Sands National Park.
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