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White Sands National Monument
Interpretive program descriptions

The Sunset Stroll Nature Walk is an easy (less than one mile) stroll through the dunes to look at the geology, plants and animals of the dune field. Some climbing on the dunes is involved.The walk is timed to end at sunset in order to provide good photographic opportunites.The Sunset Stroll is held every evening throughout the year, except when staff is not available. The starting time varies. See schedule below. 

The Evening Program is a one-hour slide program, video, or other presentation held at the amphitheater near the end of the Dunes Drive. Topics vary nightly. Visitors sit on a sand dune to view the program. Those who don't want to sit on the sand may bring blankets or folding chairs to sit on.  Evening Programs are given on summer weekends only. Programs begin at 8:30 p.m. from May 23 through August 21, and at 8:00 p.m. August 22 through September 1.

Lake Lucero Tours

 

2008 Sunset Stroll Schedule:

4:00 p.m.  January 1 - 13.

4:15 p.m. January 14 - 27.

4:30 p.m. January 28 - February 17.

4:45 p.m.  February 18 - March 2.

5:00 p.m.  March 3 - March 8.

6:00 p.m.  March 9 - March 23.

6:15 p.m.  March 24 - April 13.

6:30 p.m.  April 14 - May 4.

6:45 p.m.  May 5 - May 25.

7:00 p.m.  May 26 - August 7.

6:45 p.m. August 8 - 14.

6:30 p.m.  August 15 - August 28.

6:15 p.m.  August 29 - September 12.

6:00 p.m.  September 13 - 19.

5:45 p.m.  September 20 - October 3.

5:30 p.m.  October 4 - 17.

5:15 p.m.  October 18 - November 1.

4:00 p.m.  November 2 - December 24.

4:00 p.m. December 26 - 31.

 
Photo of animal tracks  

Did You Know?
Most desert animals are nocturnal, coming out to feed only at night when temperatures are cooler. Every animal in the white sands makes tracks on the dunes as it moves, leaving clues to its nocturnal activities.

Last Updated: May 10, 2008 at 19:46 EST