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July/Aug 2005
Top Stories:
Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes, an hour’s drive north of San Francisco, offers opportunities for birders, hikers, and horseback riders.
Downtown San Diego
The revitalized center of San Diego has the Gaslamp Quarter, East Village, and Petco Park.
Hilo, Hawaii
For a garden tour, check out Akatsuka Orchid Gardens and Nani Mau Gardens or learn about the ocean at Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Pacific Tsunami Museum.
Amador Wine Country
California’s Sierra Gold Country harbors a sweet, little wine area known for its zinfandels and syrahs.
Valley of the Gods, Utah
A less-traveled red rock country has all the sculptured landscape of its neighbor, Monument Valley, without the crowds.
Big Sur
Big Sur stretches along the California coast from San Simeon to Carmel and offers state parks like Julia Pfeiffer Burns, plus the Henry Miller Memorial Library and the Ventana Inn & Spa.
Disneyland Turns 50
A writer examines the history of Walt Disney’s creation and the decades of fun at places like Frontierland and Fantasyland.
Avoid Lines at Disneyland
Here’s how to spend more time on the rides and less in line at America’s beloved theme park.
Sedona, Arizona
For a romantic desert escape head to the red cliffs in a hot air balloon or hike the Girdner Trail at sunset.
Favorite Picnic Places in the West
VIA readers in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Utah share their favorite picnic spots.
How to Pack a Car
Follow these smart tips on how to pack your car this summer for safety, space, and organization.
Healthy Feet
Take care of blisters when you travel by putting together a fit feet kit.
Vegas Airport Director
Randall H. Walker, who runs McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, gives visitors a few travel tips.
Books for the Road
Audiobooks such as The Golden Compass make road trips fun for the whole family.
Parks go High-Tech
California State Parks have begun to install wireless Internet access in campgrounds and picnic areas around the state.
Weekenders:
Santa Cruz, Calif., in Summer
Catch a wave, cruise the wharf, play on the Boardwalk, or lounge on the beach at this seaside resort.
Stevenson, Ore.: Weekend Getaway
A small town east of Portland on the Columbia River has ample hiking trials, the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum, and the Bonneville Dam.
Yountville, Calif.: Gourmet Getaway
For nonstop hedonism, hit the gourmet mile of top restaurants, including the French Laundry and Bistro Jeanty, in the heart of Napa Valley.
Rockridge District: Oakland, Calif.
The Rockridge District, at the foot of the East Bay Hills, packs more than 60 restaurants and shops set along 14 blocks.
Sequoia National Park
See celebrity giant trees in the southern Sierra Nevada, including the General Sherman, General Lee, and McKinley trees.
California’s North Coast
Travel Highway 1 in the summer from Fort Bragg to Gualala for art galleries and art events.
Crater Lake National Park
Cruise the Rim Drive, hike 90 miles of trails, camp, or enjoy a view of the deepest lake in the United States from Crater Lake Lodge.
Vancouver, B.C., Art
Vancouver’s International Sculpture Biennale touts 20 massive pieces of public art throughout the city.
Native American Baskets
The Grace Hudson Museum in Ukiah, Calif., displays 90 works by almost 40 weavers in their new Pomo Indian Basket Gallery.
Yurts in the West
Resorts and state parks in California, Oregon, Idaho, and Hawaii have turned yurts into stylish lodging.
Eugene, Ore.: Kid Town
Take the kiddies to the Science Factory Children’s Museum & Planetarium, visit Cascades Raptor Center, or get wet at Splash.
Sun Valley, Idaho: Culture Hot Spot
From Ketchum to Hailey, the Sun Valley area is home to more than 30 art galleries, five theater companies, and a medley of outdoor concerts.
Hawthorne District: Portland, Ore.
For some of Portland’s hippest microbreweries and brewpubs, like BridgePort Ale House and roots Organic Brewing Co., stroll the three-mile stretch of SE Hawthorne Boulevard.
Bellingham, Wash.: History Destination
For a peek back in time, visit Fairhaven District and the American Museum of Radio and Electricity or join a narrated history cruise.
Gold Beach, Ore.: River Fun
Journey up the Rogue River in a hydro jet or land a king salmon in this southern coast town.
Food:
King of Barbecues
Grant Ford, president of the California Barbecue Association, shares his secrets.
California’s Cheeseburger
Here are some great places in California where you can sample the best cheeseburgers.
California’s Monterey County Wines
Enjoy the scenery of the Salinas Valley and drop into wineries such as San Saba Vineyards and Hahn Estates.
Favorite Roadside Stands
For great produce in California, Utah, and Hawaii, pull off the road and check out farm stands.
Your Car:
The Oil Change Debate
AAA experts weigh in on when to change your car’s oil.
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