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November / December 2008
Top Stories:
The Routes of Democracy
A history buff follows the great experiment from the Agora in Athens, the Forum in Rome, Runnymede near London, and Onondaga Lake in upstate New York, to Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
The Go List 2008
VIA's annual guide to the best destinations, food, travel gear, and things to do.
Presidential Q&A: Transportation
Barack Obama and John McCain talk with AAA about the future of America's highways, bridges and transit systems.
National Finals Rodeo
The best cowboys and cowgirls compete for a share of a $5.6 million purse in Las Vegas.
Hawaiian Fish
The Aloha State's seafood—such as ono, bigeye, ahi, and skipjack—shows up in island restaurants.
Wax Museums
What keeps us coming back to Madame Tussauds Las Vegas, the Hollywood Wax Museum, and the Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf?
AAA President's Page: Voting
Transportation issues make the ballot in this year's election.
AAA Member Benefits: November/December 2008
Highlights include discounts on video games, trips to the Great Wall of China, a November/December travel planner, and tips on how to save on car insurance and find a trustworthy mechanic.
Stratosphere Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
Check out six startling facts about Sin City's towering treasure.
L.A.'s Disney Facade
Tour guide Charles Phoenix shows how the City of Angels mirrors the happiest place on Earth.
Airport Pastimes
VIA readers suggest activities while you wait at the airport.
Souvenir: Maltese Falcon
The iconic statue pursued by private eye Sam Spade is on sale in San Francisco.
Best Neighborhood Bakeries
Savor the best breads and pasties in seven Western states as suggested by VIA readers.
Fresno's Museum Makeover
The Metropolitan Museum of Art & Science gets a facelift.
A Big Sur Phoenix
The five-foot Phoenix Bird sculpture greets patrons at Nepenthe restaurant in Big Sur, Calif..
What's New: November 2008
Highlights include Afghan treasures at San Francisco's Asian Art Museum, a revamped volcano at the Mirage casino in Las Vegas, a guide to West coast pinot noir, Monterey, California's kids museum reopens, and Montana's Big Sky Resort.
Shopping Bargain Destinations
Outlet stores await you in Bend, Ore., Gilroy, Calif., and Los Angeles.
Santa Cruz's Dream Inn
A chic hotel on Cowell Beach makes waves along the California coast.
Water Bottles: What’s Safe?
Learn what the experts have to say about plastic bottles with BPA, and those without such as Thinksport and Klean Kanteen.
Professor of Paw Prints
Tracker Melanie Parker teaches people the basics for finding wildlife in Montana's Swan Valley.
Christmas Ornaments
Ornaments to Remember in Wilsonville, Ore., sells glass-blown décor for your holiday tree.
Salish Art in Seattle
Tribal works from Washington and British Columbia grace the Seattle Art Museum.
Weekenders:
Soda Springs, Calif.: Ski Time
First-time skiers and snowboarders can find their legs just north of Lake Tahoe.
Coos Bay, Ore.: Holiday Time
Holiday lights at Shore Acres State Park lure visitors to a seaside town.
Big Fork, Mont.: Yuletide
Some 17 art galleries and a holiday light display bring revelers to a tiny town on Flathead Lake.
Oregon Garden Resort
Stay at this new getaway by the Oregon Gardens in Silverton.
Desert Destinations
Saguaro National Park in Arizona and California's Joshua Tree National Park nurture some unique plant life.
Truckee, Calif., in Winter
Shopping and winter fun come together near Lake Tahoe.
Montana's St. Mary's Mission
A chapel in the Bitterroot Valley has preserved the artistry of Father Antonio Ravalli.
Fernie, B.C.
An old Canadian mining town bustles with art galleries, the Fernie Aquatic Center, and winter activities.
Caving by Candlelight
Tour Montana's Lewis & Clark Caverns near Whitehall by flickering light.
Hotel Preservationist Barbara Sidway
The owner of the Geiser Grand Hotel in Baker City, Ore., discusses the building’s revival.
Northwest Storm Watching
Washington's Olympic Peninsula offers great winter storm watching at Kalaloch Lodge.
Portland's West End
Boutique shops and comfortable eateries liven up this Rose City neighborhood.
Olympia, Wash.: City Hotspots
The capital city, located on Puget Sound, has a lively music scene, trails and waterways, and a happening downtown.
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