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Things To Do: White Sands National Monument
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  • Written by Hopkid on Jul 17, 2005
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    • The big attraction in Alamogordo is the national monument. If you've ever wanted to see big sand dunes and can't afford to travel to the Sahara or the Gobi, you can still see some impressive dunes here. Located just west of Alamogordo past the main gate to Holloman Air Force Base, the NPS does a great job with trail management considering that the dunes are constantly shifting. There is a nice visitor's center and trail markings and exhibits. I would highly recommend taking the 4.5-mile Alkali Flat hike (somewhat strenuous) and also the ranger-led hikes around sunset. Be sure to take lots of water with you as there isn't anywhere to fill up once you're out in the dunes and temps can get up into the 100s during the summer.

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    Phone: 505.679.2599
    Address: 15 miles west of Alamogordo on U.S. 70
    Website: http://www.nps.gov/whsa/pphtml/contact.html
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    mtncorg Thu Apr 19, 2007 21:04 UTC
     Never go to White Sands after a rain! The whole experience of plunging down the dunes is ruined by the transformation of soft pure gypsum into something more like concrete! Great brewpub just up the road in Carrizozo, too - next trip ;-]    		travelfrosch Sun Oct 8, 2006 16:17 UTC
     Ah yes, I remember White Sands. Took part in some research projects on the Missile Range, not far from the site of the first A-Bomb test. (I don't think it's affected me any...%7) The drive south from Carrizozo is indeed beautiful. Mark

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