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Closures and Missile Tests
Upcoming Missile Tests: From time to time the missile range that surrounds us performs missile testing that may require the closure of the park or Highway 70. Please follow the link below for up to date information on closures More »
Hike Smart
Hike Smart! Learn how to "Hike Smart" with a ranger this summer! Every Saturday at 5 pm, May 27 through September 2, 2013 Hike Smart is a ranger lead program for both adults and children at White Sands NM this summer. The program is about how to keep yourself as well as the plants and animals whose home you will be traveling through safe. It is important to know how to explore deserts safely. Hiking is more fun if we are prepared. This program is based on scenarios that will help you learn how to dress, what to bring, basic map and compass use, and outdoor awareness skills. This is an hour long outdoor class. **Please note that this is not the same as our Junior Ranger program. Children do not earn a badge or patch. For children who would like to earn a badge or patch, the Junior Ranger booklet can be obtained for free at the visitor center desk. Where: Dune Life Nature Trail - Meet at trailhead |
Did You Know?
Because there is virtually no fresh water within the White sands dunefield, animals that live in the dunes must get almost all their water solely from the food they eat. Desert animals have evolved many ways of conserving moisture. The kangaroo rat eats only dry seeds and never drinks water.