Visiting the White Sands & the biggest Pistachio in the country

Join us on a fun family day trip from El Paso, Texas to White Sands National Park in Alamogordo, New Mexico! We take you along for the full experience — from the scenic desert drive, exploring the visitor center, sledding down the famous white gypsum dunes, and finishing the day at McGinn's PistachioLand for some amazing pistachio ice cream! Sled Tips: Don't forget to wax your sleds! Wax bars are available for purchase in the gift shop right next to the visitor center. Also, if you're driving from El Paso, expect a drive of about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Places featured in this video: White Sands National Park — Alamogordo, NM Phone: (575) 479-6124 https://www.nps.gov/whsa/index.htm All Park Hours: Every Day: 7:00 AM–Sunset Summer Hours: May 22–September 7 Every Day:7:00 AM–Sunset White Sands National Park closes 1 hour after sunset May 22, 2026, through September 7, 2026. Check website above for Holiday Operating Hours. McGinn's PistachioLand — Alamogordo, NM Address: 7320 Hwy 54 70, Alamogordo, NM 88310 Phone: (575) 437-0602 Hours: Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM Thursday 9 AM–5 PM Friday 9 AM–5 PM Saturday 9 AM–5 PM Sunday 9 AM–5 PM Monday 9 AM–5 PM Tuesday 9 AM–5 PM **Plan Your Visit: White Sands National Park opens early — arrive right at opening to beat the heat! Stop at the visitor center first to learn the history and get info before exploring guided tours available at McGinn's PistachioLand. #whitesands #whitesandsnationalpark #elpaso #alamogordo #newmexico #familytravel #daytrip #nationalparks #pistachioland #familyvlog #travelvlog #newmexicotrue #thingstodoinelpaso #sledding #roadtrip