White Sands National Park Is An Inexpensive Road Trip Destination In New Mexico That’s Affordable
Traveling adds up, so we’re always on the hunt for an attraction that’s as affordable as it is stunning. And that’s exactly what you’ll get with White Sands National Park, an inexpensive destination to add to your road trip itinerary stat.
Easily one of the most famous spots in New Mexico is pretty dang affordable. It’s only $15 to get into the park, renowned for its stunning white sand dunes made from gypsum crystals. Plus, as with any national park, there are free fee days — check the calendar here.
And once you’re in White Sands National Park, you won’t need to be spending any money to have a totally memorable experience.
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Of course, the big draw of the park is its striking white sand dunes. Their color comes from the gypsum crystals that make up the sand here.
While the park is located in New Mexico, about 15 miles southwest of Alamogordo, it looks more like an Artic tundra than a desert hotspot at first glance.
