|
July/August 2000
Top Stories:
Paradise
Lost?
From Tahoe to Thailand, six hot spots confront tourism's impact.
Chip Conley
San Francisco's hippest hotels belong to Joie de Vivre and are the
brainchild of Chip Conley.
Sydney
A local writer provides the lowdown on where to swim, shop, eat, and frolic
in Australia's Olympic host city.
Potato
Museum
In Blackfoot, tour the Idaho Potato Exposition for spud lore, see the
world's largest potato chip, and devour a free baked potato slathered with
butter and sour cream.
Savoring the West:
Juicy
Fruit
Heirloom tomatoes star in two California tomato festivals.
Weekenders:
Arcata
Arcata, in Northern California, boasts fern groves, redwood forests,
beaches, a charming old downtown, and eclectic shops and restaurants.
Albany
This tiny town in the Willamette Valley in Oregon boasts covered wooden
bridges, three separate historic districts, and a summer filled with
festivals and fairs.
Parks in Mendocino
Three nearby parks offer beachcombing, wildlife, and the chance to hike through
a twisted pygmy forest.
Automotive:
Your Car
How to get your car repaired easierķand maybe even cheaper.
|