White Sands National Park protects the worlds largest gypsum dune field, creating a brilliant white desert landscape. The dunes shift constantly with wind and weather. Visitors hike, sled, and explore the surreal terrain, where unique plants and animals adapt to the bright, reflective environment. The parks sunsets and moonlit dunes are especially striking.
Its unusual geology and visual beauty make it one of the most distinctive parks in the Southwest. The gypsum sands create a landscape found nowhere else.
Further details can be found on the park website.