I have driven through New Mexico many times over the years, but never stopped until this year. Our two dogs dragged us through the sand dunes at White Sands National Monument to our campsite in the middle of the dune field. White Sands is like no other place I've ever been. With blinding white dunes stretching as far as you can see, it feels otherworldly. When the sun starts to set, the dunes become filled with shadows and subtle textures that make it famously scenic.