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May 4, 2021 · Go for Golden Hour/Sunset. Taken about an hour before the sunset. Although White Sands National Park is impressive at any time of day, it’s the couple of hours before sunset that it comes alive with color – yes, color! This is when you’ll see shadows in some of the dunes, the sun casting patterns on them as it sets.
Jan 15, 2023 · White Sands National Park is located on US-70, across from the White Sands Missile Range. There is one entrance into the park. Closest International Airports: El Paso, Texas ~ 1 1/2 hours. Leave El Paso on US-54 E to Alamogordo, New Mexico. From Alamogordo, follow US-70 W to White Sands National Park. Albuquerque, New Mexico ~ 3 hours and 15 ...
Dec 15, 2021 · Standing in the sun at 95 degrees Fahrenheit in White Sands National Park, is entirely different from standing in the sun at 95 degrees in Atlanta. The humidity really does make a difference. But, you do need to keep an eye on temperatures in the summertime. If temperature climbs above 95, you may need to wait.
Jun 19, 2023 · Hiking in White Sands National Park. The Alkali Flat Trail is a great 5-mile loop hike through the heart of the sand dunes. You will observe the mesmerizing landscape of White Sands National Park and take in expansive views of the terrain. For a shorter hike, the Playa Trail is a nice 2.2-mile round-trip trail that visits a dry lakebed.
Dec 15, 2021 · Springtime is the best time of year to visit White Sands National Park. Located in the southern New Mexico, White Sands gets the benefit of higher elevation and close proximity to the equator. At 4,235 feet, the weather is pleasant for most of the year. In March, you will often find that the weather is a perfect 70 degrees Fahrenheit most days ...
Breathtaking! White Sands National Park in Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, is like stepping onto another planet entirely! The mesmerizing sea of gypsum dunes stretching as far as the eye can see is truly otherworldly. Walking on the soft, cool sand and watching the sunset over the dunes is a surreal experience.
Photographing the layered dunes and mountains at White Sands National Park is a breathtaking experience. Budding photographers get great practice outdoors with many lighting situations and stunning photos that practically take themselves. At the same time, experienced shutterbugs will find unique inspiration from sweeping landscapes to intimate ...
