I really like the sunrise / sunset idea. It would be kind of a pain for me to get from Vermont to Maine for sunrise, but I think I could handle it.
In a slightly related note, I have this crazy idea to get the "counterpoint" photograph to the sunset photos. I was all happy that I could identify Mount Mansfield in Vermont (where Stowe is) from the top of Mt Washington. I know the reverse is true, as I have often seen Mount Washington glowing with snow from Stowe. So, I'm thinking I should to a pre-dawn hike up Mansfield to get a sunrise over Mount Washington photo to go with the sunset over Mount Mansfield from Mount Washington. Did that make any sense to anyone?
If anyone is crazy enough to want to join me, I'll be happy to try and plan around other's schedules. But I'm assuming it will be just me and I can do it whenever the spirit strikes and the weather looks good.