On July 16, 1945 at 5:29 a.m. Mountain Time, the world’s first atomic bomb was tested at the Trinity Site. The Trinity Site is located at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The site is open to the public only twice a year – the first Saturday in April and October. This year I was one of the... More

We drove over from Las Cruces to enjoy the sunset. The drive can feel a little monotonous, but is well worth it. The visitor center was closed, as expected, but the restrooms were still open and no fees were collected. Tip: Leave Las Cruces at least two hours before sunset, so you have time to enjoy the dunes before the... More

This place was awesome. Definitely a unique experience. Half the time it looked like we were at the beach without an ocean and the other half of the time it looked like snow! We got there a little before the sunset tour. We were able to stop at the gift shop to buy a sled. The sled cost $15 and... More

Take a special trip to visit White Sands. Buy a sled at gift shop($10 for used if they have some, you'll get $3 back if you return it.) find a dune and have fun! It's not just for kids. My wife and I are in our 50's and we enjoyed it as well. Make sure you buy a chunk of... More

Seeing that much sand and watching them plow it off the roads is awesome. I wanted to go sledding on the dunes but my husband said no. Since I'm a senior with a bad back, I didn't do it but will regret it. I don't know if I'd want to drive around in the dark.

An incredible natural phenomenon. We arrived late in the afternoon and the sun was not that hot. Sunglasses still a must and a camera. The dunes are incredible, a visual treat. We had fun climbing them as well as going down. Trails are marked in some (most) places, picnic areas are also available. Took the sunset stroll led by a... More

When I think of White Sands, I think of the sunsets and how it feels like the most peaceful place on earth. We've been several times in the past, but I wanted my husband to see a sunset there. It's the most beautiful sight with the stark white sand changing to different soft shades of pink and orange as the... More

The dunes are beautiful! We were given saucer-type sleds at our hotel, and we used them to slide down the dunes. It was lots of fun! I highly recommend the Sunset Stroll, which is led by a most informative Park Ranger.

Lives up to its name. Don't forget to bring your sun-glassses and sunscreen. Important that you take precautions against the intense reflection of the sun from the white sand. It will help you to enjoy your visit and really appreciate this wonderful place. If you decide to wander, check your location frequently as it is quite easy to become disorientated... More