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January/February 2004
Top Stories:
Oaxaca, Mexico: Culture and Cuisine
A food connoisseur heads to Oaxaca to learn how to make mole and also check
out the local metalwork, hand-loomed rugs, black pottery, and wood carvings.
Libby Appel: Director of Oregon Shakespeare Festival
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival began in Ashland in 1935. It was given new vitality
in 1996 when Libby Appel signed on as artistic director.
Western Dams: Miracles or Mistakes?
Western dams have a history of heroic engineering, but now are being rethought and,
sometimes, torn down. Check out VIA's list of must-see dams.
Aņo Nuevo's Elephant Seals
Thousands of elephant seals battle and breed at Aņo Nuevo State Reserve, about
55 miles south of San Francisco.
Low-fare Airlines
Low-cost airlines, such as American West, ATA, Air Tran, JetBlue, Southwest,
and Frontier, woo travelers away from the major carriers.
Books on Tape for the Car
Books on Tape—novels and nonfiction read aloud by authors or
actors—make the perfect car companion next time you hit the road.
Friday the 13th: Lucky or Unlucky
When the 13th of the month falls on a Friday, do you join the 21 million
Americans who suffer paraskevidekatriaphobia?
Interview with Cowboy Poet Baxter Black
Baxter Black writes rhymes that tell stories about cowboy life.
Weekenders:
Odd Names for Western Towns
The West is full of towns with funny names, such as Chicken or Boring. Here's
a list and the stories behind the silliness.
Hawaii's Volcanic Byway
The Big Island of Hawaii boasts the Volcanic Heritage Corridor, where you can
see lava tubes, steam vents, and barren lava fields.
Fort Ross, Calif.
Fort Ross, two hours north of San Francisco, is a living reminder of the days
when Russian trappers colonized on the northern California coast.
Truckee, Calif.
Just 20 minutes from Lake Tahoe, Truckee offers a quiet winter getaway for
history buffs, skiers, and snowshoe fans.
Los Gatos, Calif.: Bay Area Escape
Set against the Santa Cruz Mountains, Los Gatos is the perfect Silicon Valley
getaway with a children's miniature train, miles of trails, and a downtown
full of shops and history.
Brookings, Ore.: A Coastal Getaway
The temperate weather of Brooking promises sun while you fly a kite or
fish and whale-watch on the high seas.
Oregon City: Historic Getaway
Just 15 minutes southeast of Portland, Oregon City boasts a pioneer past with its
End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, Museum of the Oregon
Territory, and historic homes.
Food:
Marion Cunningham: Cookbook Author
Best known for her revisions to Fannie Farmer Cookbook, Marion Cunningham espouses
the virtues of home cooking in a short interview.
Sebastopol, Calif.'s, Cider Pub
Take your thirst to Ace-in-the-Hole, America's first cider pub, in Sebastopol,
where you can order specialty import beers, and ciders made with
apples, pears, and berries.
Automotive:
Questions About Your Car
A Chevy's AC blows hot at stoplights and a Mazda has a whistling
window. What's a driver to do?
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