White Sands National Park Experience
White sands national park is like standing in the middle of a 360° beach! It’s such an incredible and unexpected sight. And it is so beautiful! Just pristine sand as far as you can see in every direction.
As we were driving in, following the road from the entrance, I started to see big white sand piles to the left with grass or plants growing all over. It was very cool though. Seeing extremely white little hills was certainly different than the red or natural colored terrain that we had been driving through.
That was just a taste. I had no idea White Sands NP was gonna be so amazing!!
We continued our drive and pure sand began building up along both sides of the road, and then the road became covered in sand too. By this time, the pure sand was not just close to the road. The sand had stretched out as far as you could see and there were pure sand dunes on both sides of the road. It was striking to take in. Almost like waking up and everything you see is covered in a solid coat of untouched snow. But it was white sand!!
There were people playing in the sand and sliding down the dunes. You can purchase a sled at the White Sands Visitor Center Gift Shop. Check hours though. They were not open at the time we were visiting the park. You can also bring your own sled. If you are staying in the area, inquire about sleds where you are staying. They may even provide sleds at your campsite, hotel, etc.
The cherry on top, was that the sun was starting to set while we were there. Such a majestic sight with the glow of the sun meeting the white sand out on the horizon.
Going in the evening in September was ideal. The sand was not too hot to enjoy. I can see that there would be times that the sand would be so hot, during the day in summertime, that you couldn’t enjoy it. Also, wearing sunglasses would be a must when sun is out and reflecting off the sand like it does off of snow.
This is another national park that we are so glad we decided to visit! Have you been to White Sands National Park in New Mexico? If not, we highly recommend you checking out this NP and playing in the sand!
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I’ve never known about White Sands National Park but if I ever wander the southwest, it is on the list- thank you!
So glad we could introduce it to you!
This place looks like a gorgeous place to visit. The idea of white sand running through my toes? Yup ~ I’m liking the sound of that. Thanks for sharing. Will have to keep this in mind if we ever head that way again.
Yes the softest white sand!!
White Sands looks Incredible! Just added it to my road trip ideas!!!
Yay! Enjoy, Marianne!!
Love the place! We had so much fun when we visited White Sands.
I want to go again!!
I love your adventures!! White Sands does not disappoint! I love that you have shirts with your logo too! So cute!
Thank you Erica!! You are right about White Sands! Thanks for noticing shirts 😉
We were searching for a destination in that part of the country to visit and White Sands has made the list! That sand is amazing and reminds of us some of the beaches we have been to during our travels. Thank you for sharing.
That’s great to hear! We love seeing this beautiful world and sharing it with others! If we inspire you to go too, that’s even better! Enjoy!
Wow the sand really is such a brilliant white color! It’s gorgeous.
Yes! Stunning!!
Wow! How beautiful! I would love this trip!
Hope you get to enjoy it one day soon!
How beautiful and odd all at the same time in the middle of New Mexico!
God’s beauty and design never ceases to amaze me!!
This looks like a great piece to visit! If I didn’t know any better at first glance I thought it was snow, but that is some super beautiful white sand! Looks beautiful!
It does look like snow!!
I haven’t been to whit Sands NP, but I have a National Park pass so I think I should add it. My kids would love to sled!
Yes, Lisa!! Your family would love it! Yay for the NP Pass. It pays for itself so quickly!
Wow I’m amazed that such a beautiful place even exists, and in New Mexico at that! I think we’d definitely love the sledding and I’m so glad you mentioned that tip!
Yes, New Mexico proved to be a beautiful state! Our 1st visit there and we want to return!
That is gorgeous! Great views!
Thanks Sydney!
How fun would the sledding down the dunes be! I would go there just for that 🙂
Yes! Carve out plenty of time to really enjoy this park!
I’ve never been to White Sands National Park in New Mexico but I can’t believe how white the sand is. And that it’s in New Mexico. The middle of a desert. So gorgeous.
Yes Chelsea, such a contrast to Painted Dessert. Or anything really!!
Wow, this is stunning! I’ll have to go myself!! It looks like you had an amazing adventure!
So much fun to be had at White Sands!!
So neat! I’ve never heard of this before!
It’s incredible! Hope you get to go check it out!
We will have to bring sleds when we eventually make our way there!
Yes, that’s a great idea!
Having just moved to Colorado from the east, I am looking forward to exploring this part of the country. This park is on the list.
That’s great! You may get to go pretty often. Enjoy!
This is awesome that you made this post! I live 40 minutes away and we go all the time!
That is so cool!! You are a lucky girl!!
I have this on my list for a road trip idea. Thanks for the info! White Sands is certainly beautiful.
You’ll love it!!
Wow, it’s so pretty! Too bad the Gift Shop was close during your visit, but glad you guys still enjoy being there and seeing the sand.
Yes, we are getting used to visitor centers, etc being closed. We are so glad the parks and sites are open to enjoy tho!!
New Mexico in general is on our list, and this will be near the top of our NM list! It looks amazing.
Schedule plenty of time to play!!
Those sands look so beautiful! It’s like an endless beach!
It really is! They are so white!!
I love it. National Parks will be our next vacation I think.
We have been enjoying them so much lately!
Wow this is so beautiful! When I lived in Colorado I always wanted to visit the Sand Dunes, it’s this amazing place that basically looked like a desert and they had activities like sand surfing etc. I’m definitely adding this one to my bucket list!
I need to add CO Sand Dunes to my list! This was beautiful!
Wow, this looks so gorgeous! I would love to go here someday…I have never been!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
My pleasure! We loved it and think you will too!
I would love to visit that park. White sand is awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it! You’ll love the park!