The 10 most visited national parks are open during the government shutdown. Here's what to expect if you go.

The 10 most visited national parks, including Yosemite, Zion, and Acadia, are open during the government shutdown, but some ...
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This National Park Is a ‘Waterless Sea’—and It Has Giant Sand Dunes That Glow Pink and Blue at Sunset

New Mexico's White Sands National Park feels out of this world. White Sands National Park is home to the world’s largest gypsum dune field. While here, visitors can participate in activities like sand ...

What you need to know to bring your dog to a national park

Bringing your dog along on a national park adventure sounds like a dream, but not all parks roll out the red carpet for our ...
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White Sands National Park releases visitor numbers for March 2025

WHITE SANDS, N.M. (KRQE) — White Sands National Park released its visitor count for March 2025 on Monday. The park saw a total of 91,656 visitors that month, which is a 13% decrease from last March.
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'A real chill': National park discovery rewrites human history

Though it was underwater just 12,000 years ago, White Sands National Park — now an arid desert landscape — abounds with remnants of ancient human history. White Sands Missile Range, a Department of ...
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White Sands National Park urges visitors to clean up after themselves

WHITE SANDS, N.M. (KRQE) — White Sands National Park is reminding visitors to leave no trace after some animals were spotted munching on trash. The National Park Service posted these photos, showing ...
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'We love seeing them': White Sands area secretly adores this invasive species

When officials from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish brought the oryx from South Africa to White Sands Missile Range, a Department of Defense-owned expanse surrounding White Sands National ...
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This National Park Is a ‘Waterless Sea’—and It Has Giant Sand Dunes That Glow Pink and Blue at Sunset

While here, visitors can participate in activities like sand sledding, scenic drives, and ranger-led star watching programs on full moon nights. The park is best visited in spring or fall for mild ...