White Sands National Park Blog Posts - The National Parks Experience

18 Best National Parks to Visit in March

Bram — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:14:00 +0000

After the relatively quiet winter months, March is the first month of the year where visitation visibly starts to rise across the National Park System. Some parks are at their busiest this time of year, while others are still much less crowded than in the busy summer season. Most parks, though, have significantly higher visitation...

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12 Best National Parks to Visit in December

Bram — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:30:00 +0000

As many people are holiday shopping, decorating their homes, and begin hunkering down for winter, December isn’t usually a busy month in the National Park System. There are, however, still many national parks that are downright amazing in December—you could even say that some are in their absolute prime this time of year. Whether you’re...

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11 Wonderfully Warm National Parks to Escape Winter

Bram — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:21:00 +0000

A summer road trip to one or more of the national parks is arguably the quintessential American holiday. And although summer is an amazing time to visit many parks, there are also numerous national parks that have beautiful warm winter weather. While some parks become spectacular winter wonderlands, others attract sunseekers, beachgoers and people who...

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16 Stunning Images of National Parks Seen From Space

Bram — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 20:45:57 +0000

Many people visit America’s national parks to enjoy spectacular landscapes, scenic views and unique sights. And while there are numerous amazing overlooks in the national parks, nothing beats the view from space. Seeing the national parks from space in real life is a privilege reserved only for astronauts. However, thanks to some NASA astronauts, we...

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Chorizo, Black Beans and Roasted Bell Pepper Skillet Recipe (White Sands National Park)

Bram — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:19:52 +0000

Chorizo, black beans and roasted bell pepper skillet recipe inspired by: White Sands National Park, Mexico (alternatively: Saguaro National Park, Petrified Forest National Park or Mesa Verde National Park) Combining influences from ancient Native American cultures, as well as modern-day Mexican cuisine, this chorizo skillet with black beans and roasted bell peppers is a delicious...

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5 Amazing National Parks Near El Paso, Texas

Bram — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:22:36 +0000

Explore Southwestern Deserts in These El Paso National Parks There are many American cities that serve as hubs for national park road trips—Denver, Seattle, San Francisco and Las Vegas are great examples—but one of the most unlikely ones may be El Paso. Located in the far western corner of Texas, where New Mexico, Texas and...

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