White Sands
Alamogordo, NM
"Best Den Ever!" Interpretive Sign

This is one of many family-friendly interpretive exhibits on the Dune Life Nature Trail at White Sands National Park.
"Best Friends" Interpretive Sign

This is one of several family-friendly interpretive exhibits on Dune Life Nature Trail at White Sands National Park.
"Big Mouths!" Interpretive Sign

This is one of many family-friendly interpretive exhibits on Dune Life Nature Trail at White Sands National Park.
"Fight to the Death" Interpretive Sign

This is one of many family-friendly interpretive exhibits on the Dune Life Nature Trail at White Sands National Park.
"Finding Footprints" Interpretive Sign

This is one of several interpretive exhibits along the Playa Trail at White Sands National Park.
"Get Down and Come Eat" Interpretive Sign

This is one of many family-friendly interpretive signs on Dune Life Nature Trail at White Sands National Park.
"Hide to Stay Safe" Interpretive Sign

This is one of many family-friendly interpretive exhibits on Dune Life Nature Trail at White Sands National Park.
"Hoo’s Down in that Hole?" Interpretive Sign

This is one of many family-friendly interpretive exhibits on the Dune Life Nature Trail at White Sands National Park.
"Hungry Enough?" Interpretive Sign

This is one of many family-friendly interpretive exhibits on the Dune Life Nature Trail at White Sands National Park.
"Jackrabbit for Dinner... Again?" Interpretive Sign

This is one of many family-friendly interpretive exhibits on the Dune Life Nature Trail at White Sands National Park.
"Just Add Water" Interpretive Sign

This is one of several interpretive exhibits on the Playa Trail at White Sands National Park.
"Living on the Edge" Kiosk Panel

This is one of the interpretive kiosk panels at the Dune Life Nature Trail trailhead.
"Meat-eating Mice" Interpretive Sign

This is one of several family-friendly interpretive exhibits along the Dune Life Nature Trail at White Sands National Park.
"Never Takes a Drink" Interpretive Sign

This is one of many interpretive exhibits on the Dune Life Nature Trail at White Sands National Park.
"Ready for Bed" Interpretive Sign

This is one of many family-friendly interpretive exhibits on Dune Life Nature Trail at White Sands National Park.
"Watch Out for the Big Dog" Interpretive Sign

This is one of several family-friendly interpretive exhibits on Dune Life Nature Trail at White Sands National Park.
"Wetter, Bigger, Badder" Interpretive Sign

This is one of several interpretive exhibits on the Playa Trail at White Sands National Park.
"Who Eats What?" Interpretive Sign

This is one of several interpretive signs found at Dune Life Nature Trail.
A Desert Oasis Interpretive Sign

This is one of several interpretive signs along the Playa Trail at White Sands National Park.
Alkali Flat Kiosk Panel

This is one segment of the kiosk panel at the start of the Alkali Flat Trail at White Sands National Park.
Alkali Flat Trail

The Alkali Flat Trail is the most strenuous trail at White Sands National Park. It offers an unparalleled view of the dunefield as well as Alkali Flat itself.
Backcountry Camping Loop Trail

The Backcountry Camping Loop Trail is a moderate hike that takes visitors into the heart of the dunefield.
Backcountry Camping Loop Trail Restroom

This is one of many restrooms at White Sands National Park.
Dune Life Nature Trail

This is one of the most explorable trails at White Sands National Park. Follow along with Katie the Kit Fox as she highlights some of the creatures and features of the white sand dunefield.
Dune Life Nature Trail Kiosk Panel

This kiosk panel highlights information about one of White Sands' most popular trails.
Dune Life Nature Trail Restroom

This is one of many vault toilets at White Sands National Park.
Final Stop of Backcountry Tour

As you wrap up your journey, this is a great place to stop, hydrate, and appreciate the view.
First Stop of Backcountry Camping Loop Trail Tour

Come along as we explore some of the ways human use of the world's largest gypsum sand dunefield has changed over the last century.
Interdune Boardwalk

This is the only wheelchair-accessible trail at White Sands National Park, and offers a variety of interpretive signs that showcase many of the incredible creatures and features found at White Sands.
Interdune Boardwalk Kiosk Panel

This interpretive sign offers information about the only wheelchair-accessible trail at White Sands National Park, the Interdune Boardwalk.
Interdune Boardwalk Restroom

This is one of many vault toilets at White Sands National Park.
Playa Trail

This is one of the easiest trails found at White Sands National Park, and takes visitors to a view of a dried lakebed.
Safety at White Sands

To get the most out of your experience, please read and follow the safety guidelines.
White Sands on the Big Screen

Does White Sands look familiar to you? This next stop might explain why.
Yucca Picnic Area

One of three picnic areas at White Sands National Park. The Yucca picnic is a small picnic area that is the closest to the Backcountry Camping loop trail and Alkali Flat trail parking areas.









