White Sands National Park
Dunes Drive Safety Corridor — Dunes Drive is open. A safety corridor is in effect between mile marker 3 and 5.5 along Dunes Drive. Visitors may drive but not stop or exit their vehicle in this area. Details ↗
Backcountry Camping Closed — Backcountry camping at the park is closed. There is no established opening date at this time.
Interdune Boardwalk Closed — Due to the active safety corridor, the Interdune Boardwalk is closed. Please visit the park visitor center to learn about other options during your visit.
Park Closures — From time to time the missile range that surrounds the park performs military testing that may require the closure of the park or Highway 70. Please plan your visit around upcoming military tests. Details ↗
RV and Tractor Trailer Parking at the Visitor Center — There is limited space for parking for recreational vehicles and trailers in the parking lot directly in front (south) of the visitor center. RVs are asked to not park in the lot behind the visitor center. There is no parking space for tractor trailers.
Source: US National Park Service, refreshed several times a day.
Einführung
Der White Sands Nationalpark, der in New Mexico liegt, bietet weitläufige Gipsdünen, die eine einzigartige Landschaft schaffen. Er wurde 1933 als nationales Denkmal eingerichtet und zieht Besucher wegen seines auffälligen weißen Sands und der Freizeitmöglichkeiten wie Wandern und Fotografie an.
Der Park beherbergt auch verschiedene Wanderwege, darunter den Interdune Boardwalk, der rollstuhlgerecht ist. Achte beim Erkunden auf das empfindliche Ökosystem und vermeide es, auf den kryptobiotischen Krusten zu laufen. Das jährliche White Sands Heißluftballon Invitational sorgt für ein buntes Spektakel am Himmel über den Dünen.
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Foto: NPS Photo