Ask a dozen folks what they love most about White Sands National Park, and you’ll get a dozen different answers. Some come to this park, about 100 miles north of El Paso, New Mexico, to careen down ...

The White Desert in Egypt is known for its unique white chalk rock formations shaped by wind erosion, located near the ...

There’s a vast expanse in New Mexico where you can hike barefoot, sled any time of the year and feel like you're on another planet. Welcome to White Sands National Park. A national monument until 2019 ...

Make one of your New Year’s resolutions to visit at least one national monument outside of California in 2011. I suggest you consider visiting the artifacts of the Ancestral Pueblo Peoples of Chaco ...

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Photographer Matt McClain traveled to New Mexico for The Washington Post ...

Have you ever tried visiting sand dunes? Sand dunes are a unique, natural phenomenon that offer a thrilling experience for those who love adventure and nature. The mesmerizing beauty of the undulating ...

Deserts are often dismissed as empty wastelands of sand and sun, but these arid landscapes hide some of the most perplexing ...