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November/December 2004
Top Stories:
San Francisco's Presidio Park
The park, located on the bay at the city's northern edge, boasts biking and hiking trails, tours of historic sites, and an abundance of nature and wildlife.
Hawaii's Best Beaches
Surfers, families, snorkelers, swimmers, or loungers will enjoy these eight beaches on the Islands.
Oregon's McMenamin Brothers
Two beer-loving brothers have restored classic old buildings in Oregon and created fun pubs and idiosyncratic hotels.
Riding the Polar Express
From November through December, kids of all ages can hop aboard the Grand Canyon Railway in Williams, Ariz., and visit Santa at the North Pole.
The Music Museum
The Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, Calif., contains rare and vintage instruments.
Museum Gift Shops
Check out museum stores in California, Oregon, Nevada, and Utah for unusual gifts.
Avoiding Stress at Thanksgiving
Follow these travel tips for having a saner, smoother Thanksgiving holiday.
Ian Wright: Globe Trekker
The host of PBS TV's popular travel show talks about how he got started and his favorite places.
Craigslist Web Site for Travel
The popular Internet bulletin board, www.craigslist.org, helps visitors hunt for an apartment, sell a car, find a job, or discover great local spots.
How to Complain
Don't let travel problems undo you. Here's how to voice your concerns and get results.
Weekenders:
Sierra Yuletide Towns
For holiday fun, head to Nevada City for Victorian Christmas celebrations and to Grass Valley for a Cornish Christmas to remember.
Elk, Calif.: A Quiet Escape
The tiny hamlet of Elk, sitting on the edge of the Pacific, offers peace and solitude.
Portland's NW 23rd Avenue
Portland, Oregon's NW 23rd Avenue, called "Trendy-third" by the locals, is the perfect base for exploring the best that the city has to offer.
Centralia, Washington
Check out Centralia, Washington's, Victorian theme Christmas festival or pick up gifts in the town's antique malls.
Pasadena’s Gamble House
An icon of American residential design, the Gamble House, in Southern Calif., has been restored to its arts and crafts glory.
Readers' Favorite Hometown Holidays
Small towns in the West deliver fun yuletide celebrations with everything from a lighted tractor parade to a Swedish festival.
The History of Oranges
The California Citrus State Historic Park in Riverside preserves 186 acres of orange, lemon, and grapefruit trees like those that launched California's citrus industry.
Utah's Candy Cane Factory
The Peppermint Place in Alpine offers visitors a behind-the-scenes look at candy making.
San Francisco's Belden Place
A block-long pedestrian alley in the city bursts with cafés, alfresco dining, and a touch of French society.
Food:
Californian Caviar
Two companies, Tsar Nicoulai Caviar and Sterling, produce fish roe that rivals its Russian counterpart.
Dining at Culinary Schools
Culinary academies on the West Coast and in Hawaii open their dining rooms with bargain-priced haute cuisine.
Best Young Sommelier
Desi Echavarrie, named the Best Young Sommelier, talks about wine, dining, and service.
Cioppino: Fish Stew
Cioppino, San Francisco's tomato-based seafood stew, can be had at restaurants in the city, as well as in the towns of Tiburon, Pescadero, and Marshall.
Automotive:
Your Car: Questions and Answers
A persistent deposit on the windshield and a coolant leak can't stump AAA experts.
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