Carlsbad Caverns National Park is like nothing else in continental United States. Located in the southeastern corner of New Mexico, this karst landscape comprises over 80 recognized caves. The more than 120 limestone caves within the park are outstanding and notable worldwide because of their size, mode of origin, and the abundance, diversity, and beauty […]
Carlsbad Caverns National Park is located in the southeastern corner of New Mexico, USA. The park entrance is located on US Highway 62/180, approximately 18 miles (29 km) southwest of Carlsbad, New Mexico. There are several ways to get to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. If you’re driving (and personally I like this as the best […]
The main attraction of any White Sand National Park tour is going to be the sand itself. The iconic white dunes that cover the park are actually made of tiny particles of gypsum, not silica like most inland sand. Unlike silica, gypsum sand is naturally clear, but as the particles rub and bump up against […]
We happen to think that a White Sands National Park tour is always worth it, and not just because we offer one ourselves. White Sands is one of those unique natural places that just can’t be replicated anywhere else, and visiting those places is always worthwhile. Visiting the park allows you to experience an environment […]
You can absolutely go barefoot on your White Sands National Park tour. In fact, you can walk through the dunes at White Sands barefoot at any time of year, even during the peak of summer. Anyone who’s ever spent time in the southwest knows how uncomfortable it can be to walk barefoot on hot sand, […]
For the most part, you’ll have to keep your White Sands National Park tour to the daylight hours. The park closes an hour after the sun goes down, and the rangers are serious about enforcing the rules. If you stay in the park for longer than an hour after sunset, you’ll likely find yourself locked […]
A White Sands National Park tour is a terrific option for families with children. The park’s iconic white dunes are safe to climb on, the hiking trails are generally short and very easy, and kids love getting to walk in the soft gypsum sand barefoot without burning their feet, even in the summer heat. For […]
It’s important to pick the right time of year to take your White Sands National Park tour. Like any outdoor location, White Sands is entirely at the mercy of the weather, so your experience can vary depending on the season. That’s why we put together this quick and dirty guide to the seasons, so you […]
With its 232 square miles of white gypsum sand dunes, White Sands is one of the most unique national parks in the US and a destination you really shouldn’t miss. Here are a few fun facts about White Sands National Park that you might not know: It’s Cool to the Touch: Unlike most sand, which […]
While you likely won’t see many animals on your White Sands National Park tour, that doesn’t mean the park is empty. In fact, White Sands is home to about 800 different species, mostly bugs and other small critters. Here’s a quick rundown of some of the animals you might spot if you keep your eyes […]
