A Backpacker's Life: Route 66 Day 10: White Sands

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Route 66 Day 10: White Sands

In the Southern New Mexico desert lies a 273-mile stretch of perfectly white gypsum sand dunes called White Sands National Monument.

We bought a sled and hiked to the tallest and steepest dune we could find. Occasionally, we heard explosions not too far off in the distance. Apparently, the White Sands Missile Range is still active. After an afternoon of sledding, laying in the sun, and tossing the football around, we got back on the road and headed north to rejoin Route 66.

03-13-12: White Sands National Monument

03-13-12: Sledding at White Sands

03-13-12: Going Sledding at White Sands

03-13-12: Sledding White Sands

03-13-12: Buried in the Sand

03-13-12: Liv at White Sands National Monument

03-13-12: Sledding at White Sands National Monument

03-13-12: The Road to the Very Large Array

03-13-12: Exploring a Ghost Town

03-13-12: The Golden Spur Saloon

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