White Sands National Park

White Sands National Park, located in New Mexico, is renowned for its vast, shimmering white gypsum sand dunes covering over 275 square miles. These unique dunes create a surreal landscape that is both beautiful and fragile. The park offers opportunities for hiking, sledding, and exploring diverse desert flora and fauna. Formed over thousands of years from mineral deposits, the bright white sands reflect sunlight and create striking visuals, especially at sunrise and sunset. It is a protected area that showcases a rare natural environment, providing a peaceful and inspiring setting for outdoor recreation and scientific study.