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May/June 2002
Top Stories:
Sacramento Delta Getaway
Visit the Sacramento Delta along Highway 160 and explore small towns
from Rio Vista to Locke, ride free ferries, or hit the local
festivals for pears, crawdads, and bass.
Blockbuster Museum Shows
Museums draw visitors these days with crowd-pleasing shows such as
the motorcycle exhibit at the Las Vegas Guggenheim.
Portland's Advertising Museum
The American Advertising Museum in Portland, Ore., sells visitors on the nostalgia
and history behind the commercial slogans, jingles, and icons of yore.
Saving Hawaii's Lost Art of Feather Craft
Two Hawaiians have preserved the art of feather craft in Waikiki, weaving
feathers into leis, hatbands, and other works of art.
Mystery Spots in the West
A writer traveled from Arizona to California and Oregon to explain the mysteries
of aliens on Mount Shasta, sliding stones in Death Valley, and more.
Livermore's Famous Lightbulb
A 100-year-old lightbulb still burns bright in the main fire
station in Livermore.
Costly Cruise Amenities
Beware of pricey extras—onshore excursions, spa treatments, seminars—next
time you take a cruise.
Group Travel for Those Over 50
Travel for seniors was never easier—with groups such as Elderhostel,
Eldertreks, Menopausal Tours, Over the Hill Gang International, and Walking
the World.
Best To-Go Food in Western Airports
Try these suggestions for the best airport food in San Francisco, Los Angeles,
Salt Lake City, Albuquerque, Oakland, and Portland.
Weekenders:
Mount St. Helens Weekend Getaway
At Mount St. Helens, Wash., drive Spirit Lake Highway for a close
look at damage done by the 1980 eruption and a view into
the mouth of the volcano.
Sacramento Weekend Getaway
Take the family to Sacramento in spring for biking and rafting or a
visit to Fairytale Town and the Jazz Jubilee.
Hiking the Tahoe Rim Trail
The Tahoe Rim Trail—165 miles of connecting trails—offers spectacular
views of Lake Tahoe, meadows of wildflowers, and casual day hikes or
hard-core backpacking.
Best Carousels in the West
Carousel aficionados will want to check out this list of
merry-go-rounds, from San Diego to Spokane.
Northern California's Avenue of the Giants
Highway 254 in Northern California is home of a 31-mile stretch of giant
redwoods, including the Eternal Tree House and the Shrine Drive-Thru Tree;
20-plus trails; the world's largest stand of old-growth redwoods; and
kitschy gift shops.
The Liberace Museum
The Liberace Museum in Las Vegas displays a rhinestone-studded Baldwin,
stunning hot pants, and a Rolls bedecked with mirrored tiles.
Fresno's New Park
A former landfill, the new 350-acre Fresno Regional Sport Park is home to
six softball diamonds, nine soccer fields, three toddlers play stations,
and a man-made lake.
Food:
Garlic
The lowdown on garlic—its history, its uses, and the best places to find it.
Automotive:
Your Car: Preparing for Summer Vacation
Prepare your car for a summer vacation with a checklist that scrutinizes everything
from fluid levels to tire pressure.
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