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White Sands National Monument
Las Cruces New Mexico Recreation

Name	White Sands National Monument
Type	Activity
Category	Recreation
Description	Located roughly 45 miles east of Las Cruces on U.S. Highway 70 White Sands National Monument protects the world's largest gypsum dune-field, and the unique plants and animals that survive in this other-worldly place. Between White Sands Missile Range and Holloman Air Force Base, the 275 square-mile patch of magnificent pure white dunes provide excellent recreation opportunities; visitors can picnic, white sand surf or just stroll through a portion of the 275 square-mile national monument. Additionally, the monument offers tours and activities such as the Sunset Stroll Nature Walk, full moon night programs, special events, and tours of Lake Lucero. (575) 679-2599. www.nps.gov/whsa
Handicapped Accessible	No
Website	www.nps.gov/whsa/index.htm
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Last Updated	6/28/2011
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