Home to the tallest sand dunes in North America (750 feet above the base), The Great Sand Dunes National Park could be one of my new favorites. I know - I say that about every new place I go. But, with sand, snow, & sunset views like this, how can it not be a real contender? This road trip has a guest appearance - a sweet, trusty doberman companion Carolina - & a pit stop at Royal Gorge Bridgeon the way home just in time for sunrise. Because every road trip should feature a sunrise & a sunset.