Day 7 & 8 - Las Cruces

 Day 7 & 8 was spent traveling to White Sands National Park and Dripping Springs National Park. White Sands is near a base and missile site. Las Cruces has a unique research center - Organization for Tropical Studies.

Information on White Sands National Park

Information on Dripping Springs Natural Area

Information on the Organization for Tropical Studies 


























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