This is a wonderful place. I'm especially impressed by the shinnery oaks (Quercus havardii) that grows here. There are stands of it in SE NM and a few areas of W OK, but Monahans is the place with the large dunes. A newly-recognized species of cicada (Megatibicen harenosus) was recently described from the shinnery oaks.
Like White Sands except one will not be irradiated from fallout of nuclear tests...Well maybe some pollution from oil and fracking (but that's mostly at night and when it's raining.)
The sand is a different color here. The sand at White Sands is not actually sugar-white but a very light ivory, while that at Monahans is darker. White Sands doesn't have the shinnery oak, although other areas (more to the east) in New Mexico have it.
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Family is from that region of Texas. Was able to take my kids , year back to experience & enjoy it.
One of my favorite places on Earth.
I have loved this park since my early childhood! It great that they have public restrooms and SHOWERS so you don't bring the sand home with you!
This is a wonderful place. I'm especially impressed by the shinnery oaks (Quercus havardii) that grows here. There are stands of it in SE NM and a few areas of W OK, but Monahans is the place with the large dunes. A newly-recognized species of cicada (Megatibicen harenosus) was recently described from the shinnery oaks.
I didn't know about this park! I will have to visit someday soon. :)
Marissa Sharie it’s so awesome I grew up there
These dunes are great for sledding, particularly in the morning when it's cool or shortly after a rain.
Thanks
My people are from Kermit so this seems like home. Thanks
this is a great video a place we will plan to visit great video
I've camped there 2 times. Wear ear plugs for the jack pump in the distance and train that comes through at night.
Great video ❤️
Beautiful
Good infomation
Like White Sands except one will not be irradiated from fallout of nuclear tests...Well maybe some pollution from oil and fracking (but that's mostly at night and when it's raining.)
The sand is a different color here. The sand at White Sands is not actually sugar-white but a very light ivory, while that at Monahans is darker. White Sands doesn't have the shinnery oak, although other areas (more to the east) in New Mexico have it.
Can you ride ATVs
hey rich, do you know if i can take atvs or even trucks there? I wanna run my 75 baja bug.
No
Somebody please help the man in the white t-shirt learn not to pull back on the reins.
ATV's? No?
hey brandon, do you know if i can take atvs or even trucks there? I wanna run my 75 baja bug.
No
Dirt bikes?
hey wyatt, do you know if i can take atvs or even trucks there? I wanna run my 75 baja bug.
No
This park smells like a dump
When did it smell "like a dump" ?
I've spent a night in the park several times.
It's never smelled bad.