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Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
11/11/2018
White Sands National Monument is known for great sunsets.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
11/11/2018
The line of trail markers makes it easy to follow the trail.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
11/11/2018
Hiking in White Sands National Monument.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
11/11/2018
Wind patterns in the sand at White Sands National Monument.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
11/11/2018
Campground marker sign. If the site isn't wet, you should camp within 5 feet of the sign.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
11/11/2018
White Sands National Monument.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
11/11/2018
Sunrise over the campground loop.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
11/11/2018
Wearing a sleeping bag to enjoy a cold sunrise.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
11/11/2018
White Sands National Monument.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
11/11/2018
White Sands National Monument.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
11/11/2018
White Sands National Monument.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
11/11/2018
White Sands National Monument.
Dave Kiel
Photo Date:
11/11/2018
Sledding on the sand dunes is encouraged. You can buy a sled at the visitor center gift store.