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Strolling in White Sands National Park

White Sands National Park, located in New Mexico, USA, is a unique natural attraction known for its vast expanse of white gypsum dunes. The dunes here cover an area of about 275 square miles, making it the largest gypsum desert in the world. Because the dunes are made of gypsum, the sand takes on a pure white color, creating a spectacular sight.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2022
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: New Mexico, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Copyright: © Zheng Ye