8 Pretty Pieces That Transport You To A Desert Sunset

From sea to shining sea, get to know the latest landscapes to join the National Park Service.

New Mexico’s ethereal White Sands marks the state’s second addition to the National Park list. Its name hails from the rolling gypsum dunes covering 275 square miles, earning it bragging rights as the world’s largest gypsum dune field. Not your typical beach sand, gypsum is a hydrous, soft sulfate mineral that’s used in a wide range of applications, including architecture and art. The otherworldly terrain is a popular backdrop for commercials, music videos and films. Here, we round up pieces that channel the essence of a desert sunset.