McCune Sand Prairie

Located 5.5 miles north of Mineral on County Road AA. Once a lush pasture, this land is now sand and prickly pear cactus. It offers a vivid example of severely overgrazed land. On 200 acres between Thomas and Mineral, the area is open to the public and is an excellent place for cross-country skiing. Nature lovers can see Cyprus trees, native grasses and flowers, prickly pear cactus, and many others.