White Sands National Park for locals and tourists!

Only in Alamogordo is there the breathtaking sights, nature excursions, and outdoor adventures that  collide to create a bucket-list-worthy experience such as a visit to White Sands National Park.

This park is the perfect park for the avid outdoor lovers and sand lovers with families seeking meaningful time away from social media and into the reality of nature! 

White Sands is located 15 miles west of Alamogordo and provides ample activities, amid a dream-like background of glistening white sand dunes stretching 275 square miles.

To get the most out of the adventure, begin at the White Sands National Park Visitor Center. Designed in Spanish pueblo-adobe architecture, the Visitor Center houses the White Sands National Monument Museum and is home to a wealth of information on White Sands, including the geology, history, and science of the area, as well as adventure packs, daily programs, and hiking information. In the Visitor Center, travelers can stock up on water and snacks, and even a Jr. Ranger activity book to inspire the youngest adventurers in your group.

For the active traveler, hiking White Sands National Monument provides unique opportunities to take in the sights. There are five established hiking trails varying in difficulty and scenery. For biking enthusiasts, bicycles are permitted on park roads only, and cycling offers a fun, active way to explore the beautiful scenery of the dunes.

For the active traveler, hiking White Sands National Monument provides unique opportunities to take in the sights. There are five established hiking trails varying in difficulty and scenery. For biking enthusiasts, bicycles are permitted on park roads only, and cycling offers a fun, active way to explore the beautiful scenery of the dunes.

A favorite pastime of kids and kids at heart is sledding down the snow-like dunes. Sleds and wax can be picked up at the visitors center and will provide hours of fun! Also, don’t forget to pack a picnic basket to enjoy a scenic lunch at one of the 62 classic shaded picnic tables. Finally, your visit would not be complete if you missed a White Sands sunset! Sunset is a great time to enjoy the beauty of White Sands while taking advantage of the cooler temps. On full moon nights, the Park is open until 11 pm in June, July & August!

Alamogordo offers the ideal basecamp for White Sands, complete with activities, amenities, and attractions for the entire family, as well as great lodging and unique local restaurants.

Photo of Alamogordo’s Flickinger Center for the Performing Arts (2nd Life Media Alamogordo Town News)

Either before or after  a White Sands excursion, enjoy locally grown nuts and local wines at Heart of the Desert or McGinn's PistachioLand, grab a brew at 575 Brewing Company, take a hike at Oliver Lee Memorial State Park, explore the world-famous Alameda Park Zoo, or learn about space at the New Mexico Museum of Space History!

Be sure to stop by #AlamogordoMainStreet the historic New York Avenue and check out live performance, music and more at the Flickinger Center and for a unique shopping experience stop by the Roadrunner Emporium and Fine Arts Gallery also on New York Avenue. The Roadrunner Emporium showcases 40 local artists, jewelers, sculpture artists, painters, photographers, antiques dealers, homemade soaps and oils from Natural Farms and is the home to local La Luz honey and even farm fresh eggs 928 New York Avenue, Alamogordo, New Mexico

Photo World Famous Roadrunner Emporium and Fine Arts Gallery (Alamogordo Town News)

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