White Sands National Park News
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White Sands National Park to Honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day
October 10, 2024 | 10:21 am
White Sands National Park will honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day by holding a special concert on Thursday October 17, 2024, at 6:30 pm. In partnership with Western National Parks Association, we are pleased to have Randy Granger from Las Cruces, New Mexico perform at the park's October Full Moon Night event.
Digital Entrance Passes Now Available at White Sands National Park
September 13, 2024 | 8:04 am
Visitors to White Sands National Park can now purchase digital seven-day entrance passes and the White Sands annual pass online at no additional cost.
White Sands National Park to Host Traditional Jazz Band for September Full Moon Night Event.
September 12, 2024 | 8:17 am
White Sands National Park will hold September’s Full Moon Night event on Tuesday September 17, 2024, at 7:00 pm featuring a performance by the Rio Grande Revelers Dixieland Jazz Band.
White Sands National Park Seeks Public Comments on Proposed Amenity Fee Increase
September 9, 2024 | 7:26 am
White Sands National Park, National Park Service proposes changes to amenity fees for enhanced visitor services including, ranger-guided hikes and the addition of an evening program, as part of its commitment to improving the visitor experience.
Tourism to White Sands National Park Contributes $53.4 Million to Local Economy
September 3, 2024 | 1:27 pm
A new National Park Service report shows that 729,096 visitors to White Sands National Park in 2023 spent $44.5 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 595 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $53.4 million.
White Sands National Park to Host Presentation on Fossilized Footprints for August’s Full Moon Night Event
August 9, 2024 | 2:05 pm
White Sands National Park will hold August’s Full Moon Night event on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 8:00 pm. Join Resource Management Program Manager, David Bustos who will explore the fascinating story of prey and predators as he guides you through a journey of life here at White Sands that will take you back to 23,000 years ago.
White Sands National Park to Host Ranger Presentation for July’s Full Moon Night Event
July 12, 2024 | 2:37 pm
In partnership with Western National Parks Association, we are pleased to host a ranger presentation at the White Sands July Full Moon Night event on July 21, 2024, at 8:00 pm. The ranger presentation will explore the different jobs rangers of the park do to help preserve and protect the resources the White Sands has to offer. The presentation will also cover volunteer opportunities and the park’s junior ranger program.
White Sands National Park to Host Mariachi Band at First Full Moon Night Event of 2024
June 13, 2024 | 10:34 am
White Sands National Park will hold its first Full Moon Night event of the year on Friday, June 21, 2024, at 8:15 pm featuring a performance by Mariachi Aguilas de Las Cruces.
In 2023, 325.5 million visits to National Park System, 729,096 visits to White Sands National Park
February 26, 2024 | 4:05 pm
At White Sands National Park, visitation numbers increased nearly 23,000 or 3% over 2022. The 729,096 visits in 2023 mark the park’s second highest visitation on record. The park’s highest visitation on record was in 2021, with 782,469 visits.
White Sands National Park Announces 2024 Moonlight Hike Schedule
January 18, 2024 | 10:02 am
White Sands National Park will host nine ranger guided Moonlight Hikes between March and November 2024. These programs give visitors a chance to enjoy the peace and serenity of this elusive environment after dark and experience stories and resources the park has to offer.