Aerial photo of white dunes meeting brown desert with a parking lot in the bottom right corner.

Nature Scavenger Hunt

White Sands National Park

  • 45 - 75 minutes
  • 10 tour stops

Welcome to the Every Kid Outdoors Nature Scavenger Hunt self-guided tour for anyone in 4th grade and up! It has been specially made for those who love to learn about nature. Experience different parts of the dunes by exploring the areas located on Dune Life Nature Trail to see how nature flourishes within White Sands National Park. Don’t forget to look for tracks in the sand and read the informational signs along the trail for extra information.

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