TRAVELERS’ CHECKS

White Sands National Monument is about 1,675 miles from the Greater Cleveland area with an estimated 25hour drive time.

The monument is about 13 miles from Alamogordo and the Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport. The closest commercial airport is in El Paso, about 85 miles away.

Make sure to dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Sturdy shoes or hiking boots are a must if going beyond the boardwalk.

Make sure to carry ample drinking water at all times. Check at the park visitor center for safety tips and advice for all activities before heading out.

Bringing your own sled is advisable. The saucer types work the best. Sleds are available for purchase at the visitor center gift shop and can be sold back to them afterward.

The monument sits adjacent to the White Sands Missile Range, where the military does active missile testing.

White Sands is open daily except for Christmas and when there is missile testing in progress. Check the website, nps.gov/whsa, when planning your trip to make sure testing isn’t in progress.

During Winter months the monument may close if road conditions cause unsafe travel.

Hours of operation vary by day and season, so, again, check the website

Additional information including activity fees, current weather forecast, monument and monument closing also can be found at the website.