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September/October 2001
Top Stories:
Moab Outdoor Adventures
Moab, Utah, is the place for mountain bikers, rock climbers, adventure racers,
hikers, and whitewater rafters.
California's Hanna House
When Frank Lloyd Wright designed Hanna House on Stanford Campus near Palo Alto,
he created an unusual architectural landmark—the first truly modern
Western house.
Antiquing in California and Oregon
Pick up tips from two veteran antique dealers on where to shop, how to bargain,
and other secrets of antiquing.
Tahitian Cruise
An unemployed dot-commer takes a luxury cruise aboard the m/s
Paul Gauguin bound for Tahiti and discovers paradise
both on and off the ship.
Small Airports Make a Comeback
Many travelers opt for smaller airports to escape high prices,
long lines, and delays.
Global Navigation Systems in Rental Cars
Navigation systems in rental cars may lead you astray.
The Best Ear Plugs
A test of five types of ear plugs reveals which ones muffle the most noise.
Top Park Ranger
Voted America's best park ranger, Hunter Sharp oversees Alaska's
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.
Lombard Street in San Francisco
Visit the crookedest street in the world and take in its panoramic views.
Alcatraz at Night
The Alcatraz After Dark tour offers another way to experience the infamous
prison island in San Francisco Bay.
The Perks of Flying First-class
It's true. Those pampered denizens flying first-class dine on lobster thermidor
and imbibe champagne, while the peasants in coach guzzle their sodas and
butter a badly-mashed croissant.
Weekenders:
Angels Camp
Calaveras County in California's Mother Lode boasts Gold Rush towns
like Angels Camp and Murphys, where you can enjoy wine tasting, spelunking,
and hiking among the sequoias.
The Dalles
Eastern Oregon offers the sunny pioneer town of The Dalles with its
pioneer heritage and vintage buildings, plus a bit of New Age.
Ten Top State Parks in the West
Whether you like to hike, dive, fly-fish, or dog mush, these
parks have something for you.
Tahoe Rim Trail
The newly-completed Tahoe Rim Trail circles the lake for 150 miles
through forests and meadows and over mountain tops.
Food:
Clement Street's Fabulous Restaurants
A hidden, bustling neighborhood in San Francisco's Richmond District is the home
of some of the city's finest Asian restaurants.
Automotive:
Your Car
Knowing how and where you spend money to operate your
car can help you reduce costs.
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