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White Sands Visitor CenterThe White Sands Visitor Center is the perfect place to begin your journey into the mesmerizing gypsum dunes of White Sands.
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Transition ZoneIn White Sands, the transition zone is where the stark, rolling dunes gradually give way to more stable ground, allowing vegetation to take root.
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Playa TrailThe Playa Trail at White Sands National Park offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the park's lesser-known features beyond its iconic gypsum dunes.
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Interdune BoardwalkThe Interdune Boardwalk at White Sands National Park offers visitors an accessible and informative journey into the heart of the world's largest gypsum dunefield.
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Backcountry Dunes (Heart of the Sands)The Backcountry Camping Loop Trail at White Sands National Park offers an immersive experience into the heart of the world's largest gypsum dunefield.
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Sunset Stroll Meeting AreaThe Sunset Stroll at White Sands National Park is a daily ranger-guided program that offers visitors an intimate experience of the park's unique gypsum sand dunes during the enchanting hours of sunset.
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Yucca Picnic AreaThe Yucca Picnic Area offers covered picnic tables, providing much-needed shade from the intense desert sun.
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Alkali Flat TrailheadThe Alkali Flat Trailhead serves as the gateway to one of White Sands National Park's most challenging and rewarding hikes-the Alkali Flat Trail.
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White Sands Visitor Center Gift StoreNo trip to White Sands is complete without a stop at the White Sands Visitor Center Gift Store, where visitors can find the perfect keepsake to remember their adventure.
