White Sands National Monument...



The Alkali Flat Trail





White Sand Gypsum Crystals**

Out in that desert place,
where the craft that crashed was from space,
and those alien bodies lie in state,
on a frozen slab of slate….

Nah, that's not what this about.

It's this shining snow white sand,
that buries this hot dry land,
that stretches for many miles,
and brings the geologists smiles.

Is it mineral rich they ask,
as they go about their tasks;
they know it's a special place too,
and that's why they invite you.

**These Crystals are the "white sand".



Gypsum Plant Stand



Some of the scenery

A good place to see the clouds and moon.