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May / June 2008
Top Stories:
Farmers' Markets
Visit farmers’ markets in six Western states for ripe produce and to meet locals and the people who grow the crops.
Sacramento Scene
The Midtown District in Sacramento, Calif., dishes up a feast of restaurants and galleries, as well as the popular 2nd Saturday Art Walk.
Yellowstone After the Fires
Twenty years after the devastating 1988 fires, a former park employee reports on its recovery.
Totem Poles
Totem carving lives again as an art form along the Pacific Northwest Coast.
Maryhill Museum of Art
A small castle along the Columbia River in Washington boasts an eccentric collection that includes petroglyphs, 90 chess sets, and numerous works by sculptor Auguste Rodin.
Bells of El Camino Real
John Kolstad casts bells based on one that once stood along the “Kings Highway” linking California missions.
Pretrip Stress Tips
Here’s how some travelers reduce those pretrip jitters.
S.F. Contemporary Jewish Museum
For shows on Jewish culture, history, arts, and ideas, check out the new museum, designed by Daniel Libeskind.
Goat Dairies
Sample chevre (goat cheese) and pet a goat at one of these farms in the West.
Hawaii's Moana Surfrider
Waikiki’s first hotel, built in 1901, has had a makeover.
Planes and Blood Clots
Can you increase the risk of blood clots from long bouts of sitting on planes? Read on.
Montana Ceramicist
See porcelain pots, vases, teapots, and bowls in Sarah Jaeger’s studio in Helena.
Bison Toy
The State Historical Society of North Dakota in Bismarck has toy stuffed buffalos and history exhibits.
Master Basket Weaver
See spruce root baskets by Tlingit weavers in Haines, Alaska.
Hotel Rooms and Colds
Do you think hotel rooms are full of germs?
Oregon Winemaker
Patrick Reuter, owner of Dominio IV winery in Carlton, Ore., talks about indie wineries.
Tick Bites
Here’s how to remove ticks and how to prevent being bitten.
A Sea Horse Farm
An aquafarm, Ocean Rider, on Hawaii’s Kona Coast raises more than 20,000 sea horses.
Salt Lake's Tabernacle
Hear the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in the newly renovated Tabernacle on Temple Square.
National Park Service Director
Mary Bomar speaks about national parks—new, old, and lesser-known favorites.
Weekenders:
Ferndale, Calif.: Weekender
A Northern California hideaway lures travelers with redwoods and a Victorian village.
Juneau Escape
Alaska’s capital offers great walks, a tram ride up Mount Roberts, and the Mendenhall Glacier.
Crater Lake Trivia
Here are some fun facts about Oregon’s famous lake—the deepest in the U.S.
Western Sand Dunes
Climb the largest dune field in the U.S., as well as dunes that are pink and that sing.
Readers' Favorite Hikes
Easy hikes in seven Western states let you enjoy nature without breaking a sweat.
What's New in the West
Galleries, a scenic byway, a lodge, and a restaurant make their debuts.
Idaho's Water Park
Bring your surfboard and catch a wave at the Flow River in Silver Rapids Indoor Waterpark.
Boise's Scenic Drive
Idaho’s Boise-Payette Loop links to three scenic byways, river canyons, and white-water rafting.
Missoula's M Trail
Hike a switchback trail for views of mountains, rivers, and wilderness.
WWII Japanese
A statue, Forced Journey, in Eugene, Ore., commemorates the plight of Oregonians confined to internment camps.
Eco-minded Portland
Check out these green businesses in Portland, Ore., and help reduce your carbon footprint.
Eastern Oregon History
The Kam Wah Chung & Col. Museum in John Day provides a peek into a Chinese gold-mining community.
Alcatraz's Garden
The Garden Conservancy has helped recreate grounds first planted in the early 1900s.
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