The world’s largest gypsum dune field (read: a whole lot of rolling white sand dunes) is protected as White Sands National Monument, between Las Cruces and Alamogordo on US-70. Going for a walk along the dunes to admire the otherworldly view is reason enough for a visit—take off your shoes, because unlike beach sand the gypsum doesn’t retain the sun’s heat, so even in summer your soles will be comfortable. Even better, bring a sled or board, pick the highest dune you can find, and point yourself down it.
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