Event:
White Sands Sunset Stroll Nature
Walks
Where at:
White Sands, New Mexico
Event
dates:
Daily
Description:
The Sunset Strolls
focus on the plants, animals, and geology of the dune field. A
great opportunity for photographing the dunes at sunset.
Nature Walks begin at the "Sunset Stroll" sign along the Dunes
Drive, about 5 miles from Visitor Center.
More info:
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NPS.gov
Event:
Full Moon Night
Where at:
White Sands, New Mexico
Event
dates:
Sunday, July 7, 2009 -
8.30 pm - 11 pm
Description:
The park will
stay open late for visitors to view the white sands under the
light of the full moon.
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NPS.gov
Event:
Lake Lucero Tour
Where at:
White Sands, New Mexico
Event
dates:
Saturday, July 25, 2009 -
5 pm
Description:
A three-hour trip to the gypsum crystal beds of Lake
Lucero. See where all the white sand comes from.
Reservation required.
More info:
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NPS.gov
Event:
Full Moon Night
Where at:
White Sands, New Mexico
Event
dates:
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 -
8.30 pm - 11 pm
Description:
The park will
stay open late for visitors to view the white sands under the
light of the full moon.
More info:
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NPS.gov
Event:
Lake Lucero Tour
Where at:
White Sands, New Mexico
Event
dates:
Saturday, August 29, 2009 -
5 pm
Description:
A three-hour trip to the gypsum crystal beds of Lake
Lucero. See where all the white sand comes from.
Reservation required.
More info:
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NPS.gov
Event:
Full Moon Night
Where at:
White Sands, New Mexico
Event
dates:
Friday, September 4, 2009 -
8 pm - 11 pm
Description:
The park will
stay open late for visitors to view the white sands under the
light of the full moon.
More info:
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NPS.gov
Event:
White Sands Star Party
Where at:
White Sands, New Mexico
Event
dates:
Saturday, September
12, 2009 -
7.30 pm - 11 pm
Description:
Activities
include a slide program on astronomy, a constellation talk, and
two hours of telescope viewing.
More info:
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NPS.gov
Event:
18th White Sands Hot Air
Balloon Invitational
Where at:
White Sands, New Mexico
Event
dates:
Saturday, September
19 and 20, 2009 -
7-10 am
Description:
Fifty hot air
balloons will be launched at sunrise from the heart of the dunes
each day.
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Hot Air Balloon Invitational
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NPS.gov
Event:
Lake Lucero Tour
Where at:
White Sands, New Mexico
Event
dates:
Sunday, September 27,
2009 - 9 am
Description:
A three-hour trip to the gypsum crystal beds of Lake
Lucero. See where all the white sand comes from.
Reservation required.
More info:
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NPS.gov
Event:
Trinity Site Tour
Where at:
Trinity Site, White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico
Event
dates:
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Admission:
Free
Description:
Visit the spot
where in 1945 the first atomic bomb exploded. This is more of an
open house day rather than a guided tour. There are no ceremonies or
speakers at the site.
How to get
there:
You can enter the Range through the
Stallion Range Center gate, which is located five miles south of
U.S. Highway 380, off of Interstate 25 at the San Antonio, N.M.
exit.
From Las Cruces, take I-25 north and get off at the San Antonio
exit. The exit is about 12 miles south of Socorro.
The Stallion gate is open
during each open house from 8 am to 2 pm. At the gate, visitors
will receive literature about Trinity Site, and will be allowed
to drive without military escort the final 17 miles to Trinity
Site. The road is paved and will be marked.
Alternatively, you can join the caravan organized by the
Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce. The caravan forms at the
Tularosa High School parking lot in Tularosa starting at 7 am
and leaves at 8 am. It is an 85-mile drive to the site from
Tularosa, and there are no services on the route or at the site.
The caravan is led by White Sands personnel once it gets onto
the missile range. It is scheduled to leave for the return trip
between 12.30 and 1 pm.
All adults must show a photo ID when entering the missile range.
All vehicles are subject to search and should be carrying proof
of insurance and current registration papers. Weapons are
prohibited on White Sands Missile Range land.
Food and souvenirs are sold at the site.
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Trinity Site
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White
Sands Missile Range Public Affairs Office (575) 678-1134
Event:
Moonlight Bicycle Ride
Where at:
White Sands National Monument, New Mexico
Event
dates:
Saturday, October 3, 2009 -
8 pm - 11 pm
Description:
A 16-mile ride
through the white sands under a nearly-full moon.
Reservation required.
More info:
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NPS.gov
Event:
Lake Lucero Tour
Where at:
White Sands, New Mexico
Event
dates:
Saturday, October 31,
2009 - 9 am
Description:
A three-hour trip to the gypsum crystal beds of Lake
Lucero. See where all the white sand comes from.
Reservation required.
More info:
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NPS.gov
Event:
Lake Lucero Tour
Where at:
White Sands, New Mexico
Event
dates:
Saturday, November
28, 2009 - 10 am AND 2 pm
Description:
A three-hour trip to the gypsum crystal beds of Lake
Lucero. See where all the white sand comes from.
Reservation required.
More info:
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NPS.gov
Event:
Lake Lucero Tour
Where at:
White Sands, New Mexico
Event
dates:
Saturday, December
26, 2009 - 10 am AND 2 pm
Description:
A three-hour trip to the gypsum crystal beds of Lake
Lucero. See where all the white sand comes from.
Reservation required.
More info:
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NPS.gov
Event:
Bataan Memorial Death
March
Where at:
White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico
Event
dates:
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Description:
Choose between
two routes, 26.2 miles or 15.2 miles. The 21st annual Bataan
Memorial Death March is conducted in honor of the World War II
veterans who defended the Philippine Islands.
Reservation required.
More info:
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Bataanmarch.com
