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Walk the Interdune Boardwalk for stunning dune views and desert wildlife.
Hike Alkali Flat Trail for sweeping white sand dunes and a remote adventure.
Explore the Dune Life Nature Trail and spot unique desert plants and animals.
Camp under the stars along the rugged Backcountry Camping Trail.
Discover the park's shifting dunes and history with immersive audio stories.
Don’t miss a thing as your favorite audio tour narrator guides you through White Sands National Park with captivating stories, essential tips, and seamless directions. Customize your adventure with short walks or extended hikes, ensuring a flexible and immersive experience in this breathtaking desert landscape.This self-guided tour brings you up close to rolling white dunes and stunning mountain backdrops. White Sands is renowned for its vast gypsum dunes, unique wildlife, and rich history. The tour covers iconic trails and hidden gems, offering a complete exploration of one of the world’s most surreal landscapes.Major Highlights:
- Alkali Flat Trail – Hike...
Don’t miss a thing as your favorite audio tour narrator guides you through White Sands National Park with captivating stories, essential tips, and seamless directions. Customize your adventure with short walks or extended hikes, ensuring a flexible and immersive experience in this breathtaking desert landscape.This self-guided tour brings you up close to rolling white dunes and stunning mountain backdrops. White Sands is renowned for its vast gypsum dunes, unique wildlife, and rich history. The tour covers iconic trails and hidden gems, offering a complete exploration of one of the world’s most surreal landscapes.Major Highlights:
- Alkali Flat Trail – Hike across rolling white dunes to a stunning salt-crusted alkali flat on this challenging 5-mile trail.
- Backcountry Camping Trail – Venture deep into the dunes on this rugged 10-12 mile trail for solitude and a true wilderness escape.
- Dune Life Nature Trail – Stroll through rolling dunes on an easy trail, discovering desert wildlife and resilient plant life
- Interdune Boardwalk – Walk this scenic boardwalk for breathtaking dune views and insights into the park’s fragile ecosystem
White Sands is home to resilient plants, like yucca and creosote, and desert wildlife, including coyotes, kit foxes, and lizards. The dunes glow in brilliant colors as the sun sets, making this a premier stargazing destination. Whether exploring by day or night, White Sands offers an unforgettable journey through a striking and ever-changing desert landscape.
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