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White Sands - as far as you can see - White Sands

White Sands National Monument is not far from Alamogordo in the south of New Mexico. It is unique in that it is the largest gypsum sand dunes area in the world.

Last visit to White Sands: Aug 1995
Intro Updated Feb 2, 2006
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Reviews (13)

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In August, temperatures may well reach up to 40 °C during the day. Still, the sand is wonderfully cool. Walk with your... more travel advice

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Wander off into the dune... Things to Do (10)

Wander off into the dune fields - but make sure you know the direction back to your car! It is easy to lose one´s way in... more travel advice

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Don´t even think of unpacking your swim suit - the water will soon be gone! more travel advice

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Summer brings thunderstorms to the area, and the water will remain for a few hours, forming a little lake. more travel advice

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Comments (53)

Jim_Eliason Apr 30, 2006 at 3:42 PM Report Abuse

nice tips!
Haali May 6, 2002 at 11:44 PM Report Abuse

Good Tips, wounderful Pics
houba May 2, 2002 at 7:12 AM Report Abuse

So Nice, I will be there in september
eiskje Apr 30, 2002 at 4:04 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful pictures
Janni67 Apr 29, 2002 at 12:35 PM Report Abuse

That looks sooooo nice :)
zumodemango Apr 23, 2002 at 9:12 AM Report Abuse

wonderful!
amuck Apr 12, 2002 at 11:40 AM Report Abuse

beautiful place and wonderful pics!
erikute3534 Jan 30, 2002 at 5:28 AM Report Abuse

looks beautifil!
jnyvegas Jan 28, 2002 at 12:24 PM Report Abuse

Great page!!
filipdebont Jan 20, 2002 at 3:09 PM Report Abuse

what a wonderful place