Originally Posted by
BNA_flyer
This is something I've always wanted to do, although my wife has strongly discouraged me, being afraid of cancer and/or mutant children resulting from radiation exposure (haven't convinced her yet that there's not that much residual radiation left). Do you have to apply ahead of time to some agency to be able to do it?
I've also wanted to take a tour of the Nevada Test Site, although I don't know if those are still even offered.
As far as I can tell you dont need to sign up in advance on the two days of the year it is open. There is information on the White Sands Missle Range site. You can Google "Trinity Site" and get the info including the phone number of the White Sands press office for any questions. There are a few sites with pictures posted from previous open houses. They include people with Geiger counters and information on the exposure levels from being there. As time has passed they have eased the restrictions that were in place due to radiation. Also, the original crater was covered with dirt to cover up the radioactive material somewhat.