Spotlight

Great Food Stops on I-5

A writer and his family drive from Sacramento to Portland on Interstate 5. Their destination? Eats worth a stop.

Readers' Favorite

Odd Roadside Attractions

VIA readers share their picks for kooky roadside attractions in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Editors' Pick

Twelve Top Wine Country Outings

VIA readers share their favorite winery and vineyard destinations in California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Utah.

Northern California

The Secrets of Big Sur, Calif.

One of the West's most beautiful stretches of coast charms hikers, bohemians, literary...

Golden Gate Bridge to Bodega Bay

Fresh oysters, pony rides, and whale sightings are just a few of the possibilities along...

I-5 Northern California

Otherworldly caverns, a motel made of antique railroad cars, and a bridge that tells time,...

California's Highway 128

Travel in picturesque serenity from Cloverdale to Albion through a tree-lined “tunnel to...

Road Trip: San Francisco's 49 Mile Drive

French soul food, Mickey Mouse, fly-casting ponds, salted caramel ice cream, and eye-...

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Pacific Northwest

Oregon's North Coast

Heading to the state’s Pacific coastline? We suggest where to stay, what to do, and where...

Road Trip: Scenic Southern Oregon

See carnivorous plants, stay at a glamorous lodge, and catch spectacular ocean views on...

Road Trip: Columbia River Gorge

Enjoy waterfalls and more while driving the Columbia River Gorge along the Oregon-...

Hot Property: Celilo Inn

A stylish Oregon hotel makes for a relaxing visit to the Columbia River Gorge.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival

The 2010 lineup of plays in Ashland, Ore., includes Hamlet, Pride and Prejudice,...

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Rest of the West

Bitterroot Valley, Mont.

The Pacific Northwest meets the Rockies in a fine Montana valley rich with history, culture...

Western Bridges with Great Views

Engineering challenges, admirable artistry, and magnificent settings make four unusual...

Exploring U.S. Highway 89

Author and photographer Ann Torrence took the scenic route through seven of the West's...

Gateway Towns to Six National Parks

The charming towns that border the West's great parks, from Groveland, Calif., to Jackson,...

Alaska's Kenai Peninsula

Travel by car through Whittier, Seward, Cooper Landing, and Homer and discover spectacular...

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Hit The Road

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