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May / June 2006
Top Stories:
Tracking The Da Vinci Code
An intrepid sleuth tours Europe in search of the truth behind Dan Brown’s goddess-worshiping mystery.
Whitefish, Mont.
When winter snows melt at Montana's Big Mountain Resort, experience the Walk in the Treetops, 70 feet above the ground.
California’s Coastal Redwoods
Escape the crowds and commune with the world’s tallest trees in Redwood National Park and three state parks: Prairie Creek Redwoods S.P., Del Norte Coast Redwoods S.P., and Jedediah Smith Redwoods S.P.
Pinnacles National Monument
Two hours south of San Francisco the remnants of an old volcano lure rock climbers as well as bats, bees, and hawks.
Roller Coasters!
Get your thrills on these daredevil roller coasters or climb aboard tamer carousels at parks in California, Nevada, and Idaho.
Western Trains
VIA readers blow the whistle on their favorite train rides and exhibits in the West.
Western Happenings & Attractions
Check out an Andy Warhol exhibit, Mesa Verde National Park’s centennial, and AirTroductions.
Montana’s Piano Man
Recording star George Winston talks about his Montana roots and influences.
Shep the Dog
In Fort Benton, Mont., a border collie named Shep is enshrined in bronze for his remarkable devotion to his master.
Miss Malsy and Wildflowers
VIA’s advice maven shares her innate and ornate wisdom about picking wildflowers in a national park.
Wyoming’s Old Faithful
Do you know these fun facts about America’s beloved geyser, Old Faithful, in Yellowstone National Park?
Weekenders:
Reno’s Arts District
The Truckee River Arts District bets that Reno visitors are also interested in art, culture, and nature.
Hardin, Mont.: Weekend Getaway
Hook rainbow trout or revisit the scene of Custer’s Last Stand on the banks of the Little Bighorn.
Historic Western Days
Four events in the West celebrate olden times from mission and sternwheeler days to Scottish heritage and railroad history.
Portland, Ore., to the Sea
Avoid the crowds and take remote Highway 30, west of Portland, to see Raymond Carver’s birthplace, bald eagles, and Oregon’s oldest port town, St. Helens.
Kite-flying Hotspots
Catch the wind or watch the high-fliers at these kite-happy spots in California, Oregon, Montana, Nevada, and Washington.
Skyline Boulevard
Just south of San Francisco, balancing on the ridge of the Santa Cruz Mountains, lies a highway of great roadside stops and vistas.
Gourmet Museums
Three museums in California and Oregon exhibit great art in the galleries and great food in their cafés.
Free Museum Days
Put away your wallet and load up on culture in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.
Portland, Ore.’s, Washington Park
Rose City boasts a popular park with 10,000 rose bushes, Oregon Zoo, Hoyt Arboretum, and Portland Children’s Museum.
Your Car:
Your Car: Water Pumps and Coolant Leak
AAA auto experts weigh in on a lemon water pump and an evasive coolant leak.
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