If "Frozen" traded ice for sand, the result would look a lot like White Sands National Park in New Mexico—cool, white dunes that deceive the eye at first glance. It became a national monument on this day in 1933, established to protect a rare geological phenomenon: the world"s largest gypsum dunefield. These dunes were formed from gypsum crystals that broke down over thousands of years, creating bright waves that stay cool even in summer.
White Sands National Park, New Mexico
Today in History
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New Year s Day
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World Bee Day
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Lizard of mystery
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National Hammock Day
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Happy Arbor Day!
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