Outdoors / Nov 04, 2020
The Wonders of White Sands National Park
There's so much to discover at White Sands National Park, and scientists are just now beginning to uncover its secrets.
By Elizabeth Miller / Photos by Tira Howard
Travel / Nov. 25, 2020
Do The Dunes
Explore the restaurants, places to stay, and things to do near White Sands National Park.
Outdoors / Nov. 18, 2020
Good Nights at White Sands
White Sands National Park's 10 camping spots offer a heavenly new perspective on the dunes, the wildlife, and the skies…
Parks / Nov. 18, 2020
The Architecture of White Sands Visitor Center
Designed in a Pueblo Revival style, the New Deal–era visitor center at White Sands National Park is worth a pilgrimage…
Outdoors / Nov 10, 2020
How to Photograph White Sands Like a Pro
Photographer Craig Varjabedian, who spent five years shooting White Sands for his book "Into the Great White Sands," offers a few tips for capturing the dunes.
Best Hiking Trails at White Sands
These three hikes are a great way to experience the dunes and all they have to offer.
Nature & Wildlife / Nov 10, 2020
White Sands Power Plants
It’s not easy, but these denizens of White Sands have found ways to survive the harsh…
Travel / Nov 10, 2020
Picnic at the Dunes
These iconic tables create a perfect place for an aliens-have-landed picnic at White…
Outdoors / Nov 04, 2020
How Animals Adapt at White Sands
See if you can spot these critters that have adapted to life in the dunes.
Outdoors / Nov 04, 2020
How Water Helps Form White Sands
White Sands may seem bone-dry, but its dunes wouldn’t be there if not for water. Lots of…
Travel / Nov 01, 2020
How to Sled the Dunes
Park Ranger Brenna Rodriguez offers a few tips to conquer the gypsum.
Culture / Oct 28, 2020
How the Dunes at White Sands Shift Over Time
Driven by wind, the dunes move constantly, crafting a different place every time you visit…
Outdoors / Oct 28, 2020
Follow These Safety Tips At White Sands
Chief Ranger Aaron Summerlin offers these tips for enjoying White Sands while staying…
Outdoors / Oct 28, 2020
Prehistoric Footprints At White Sands Tell Rich Stories
Researchers are investigating thousands of footprints left by Ice Age animals and…