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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.

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