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November / December 2005
Top Stories:
The West’s Top Culinary Destinations
From bread bakers and chocolatiers to cheese makers and chefs, the West enjoys some of the best cuisine in the United States.
California’s 21 Missions
Can Father Junípero Serra’s 21 missions, from San Diego to Sonoma, be restored or is it time to say adiós?
Wine Country Caves
In California’s Napa and Sonoma valleys you can tour ten wineries with cool caves.
Muir Woods National Monument
Gaze at an old growth redwood forest or hike six miles of trails in Marin County, north of San Francisco.
American Indian Treasures
The Maidu Interpretive Center in Roseville, Calif., has a large museum filled with American Indian baskets, ceremonial regalia, toys, pipes, and jewelry.
Eco-friendly Hotels
Stay at hotels in California, Oregon, Washington, and Texas that are doing their part for Mother Earth.
Educational Trips
Tour packages—from Elderhostel to Smithsonian Journeys—offer trips for people who like to learn new things.
Yogi Travel Advice
Darrin Zeer, author of Travel Yoga, meditates on the stress involved in travel.
Weekenders:
The Sandhill Cranes of Lodi, Calif.
Every autumn these five-feet-tall cranes take up residence in California’s Central Valley.
Vancouver, Wash.: Getaway for History Buffs
Vancouver, just north of Portland, Ore., boasts museums, historic reserves, and a revitalized downtown.
San Francisco’s Hayes Valley
Cruise a big-city neighborhood for up-and-coming designers and independent shops.
Children’s Discovery Museum
San Jose, Calif.’s, museum for kids lets the little ones touch everything.
Portland Art Museum
Oregon’s premier museum has reopened the North Building, which houses a film center, library, and modern and contemporary art.
Oregon’s Wolf Creek Inn
A rustic hotel, 18 miles north of Grants Pass, has been pleasing travelers since the 1880s.
Utah’s Coolest Underground Pool
Homestead Crater, near Midway, has a 55-foot-high dome filled with 96-degree spring water, perfect for swimming and diving.
Favorite Holiday Shopping Spots
VIA readers share their favorite places to enjoy holiday shopping excursions in California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Idaho.
Hawaii’s Open Ocean Exhibit
At the Maui Ocean Center, you can scuba dive among denizens of the deep.
Jensen Arctic Museum
A museum in Monmouth, Ore., celebrates the culture of Native peoples living north of the Artic Circle.
California’s Governor’s Mansion
The newly restored mansion in Sacramento has rolled out the red carpet for visitors.
Sierra Ski Museum
The Mammoth Ski Museum in Mammoth, Calif., gives a nod to ski history with a 10,000-item trove of ski paraphernalia including posters, stamps, books, sculptures, and pins.
Food:
The Real Top Ramen
Not like your ordinary packaged dry soup, ramen at eateries in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Hawaii is a culinary treat.
Crab Louis
A classic crab dish shines at seafood places in California and Oregon.
Central Valley Cheeses
California’s San Joaquin Valley is home to cheese makers that offer tours and tastings. Check out these five destinations.
The King of Apple Juice
Stephen G. Martinelli, maker of gold medal–winning cider, is a giant of juice.
Your Car:
Your Car: Brake Fluid and Engine Noises
AAA experts weigh in on brake fluid and engine noises.
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