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A view approaching White Sands National Monument (see the white sand in the distance?)
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A little closer look at the white sands
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First we visit the world's largest pistachio nut in Alamagordo, NM
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McGinn's Pistachio Tree Ranch
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McGinn's Country Store complete with sword and shield
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Lots of pistachios in every flavor!
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Winners at the county fair
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Pistachios on the tree
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William and Tricia in front of a pistachio tree
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A storm brews
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The Wind Sands Missle Range
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More weather
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A visit to White Sands National Monument
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Sand plow!
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Sun and storms
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The picnic area amidst the blowing white sands - the wind must come from the same direction since they all pointed one way only
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Sledding
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We prepare to give it a try
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Weeeeeeee!
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William lends a hand!
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Train
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Sledders and sleds
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The winds starts whipping up - you can see the sands blowing at William's feet
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Some dune grasses
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It brightens a bit
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Laura and Tricia walk through the dunes
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Beautiful skies
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The wind does its work
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Brothers
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A race to the top