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July/August 2003
Top Stories:
Sonoma, Calif.: Wine Country Destination
Skip Napa and head for Sonoma, a historic town encircled by vineyards and spas, where the unusual is usual.
Las Vegas: Bargain Getaway
Las Vegas deals out the bargains, from cheap weddings and cocktails to museums and free gaming lessons.
Cambria, Calif.: Coastal Getaway
Beguiling Cambria, Calif., is a coastal art town just a hop away from Hearst Castle that boasts a house made from hubcaps and toilet seats, a magic store, and more.
Quincy: Sierra Escape
For an outdoor getaway that promises hiking, kayaking, and biking, as well as a happening Sierra town, head for Quincy, Calif.
San Juan Island, Washington
San Juan Island, off the north coast of Washington state, is home to killer whales as well as forests, farms, and meadows.
Twelve Top Vacation Getaways in the West
These hotspots in California, Utah, Nevada, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia, and Hawaii offer great getaways for romance, history, or the great outdoors.
Fireworks: Behind the Magic
Behind the magic of Independence Day firework shows is a crew of pyrotechnists and computers, a family cookbook, and a history spanning hundreds of years.
Great Ice Cream Parlors in the West
Nine Western creameries—in California, Utah, Idaho, and Colorado—serve up every flavor from ginseng to Jack Daniel's chocolate chip.
The Alaska Marine Highway
The Alaska Marine Highway serves 33 coastal communities by ferry and runs for 8,834 miles from Bellingham, Wash., to Dutch Harbor, on the tip of the Aleutians.
Doris Duke's Shangri La
Shangri La—Doris Duke's former estate in Honolulu, Hawaii, now a museum of Islamic art—holds 3,500 artifacts dating from the 7th to the 20th century.
Health Care When You Travel
Here's advice on what to do if you get sick while traveling.
Weekenders:
Reno, Nevada: A Weekend Getaway
Reno offers car lovers Hot August Nights, bowlers the National Bowling Stadium, and high-brow sorts Artown and the new Nevada Museum of Art.
Portland's Sellwood District: A Weekend Getaway
Travelers venture to Sellwood, in southeast Portland for antiques, and also discover a historic amusement park, a wildlife refuge, and classy restaurants.
San Francisco's Randall Museum for Kids
The Randall Museum in San Francisco is an urban oasis aimed at children with an amphitheater, nectar garden, live animals, greenhouse, and art classes.
Wild West Film Sets in Kanab, Utah
Frontier Movie Town and the surrounding lands have made Kanab, Utah, famous as a place where hundreds of movies and TV episodes were filmed.
Fresno's Forestiere Underground Gardens
The Forestiere Underground Gardens in Fresno, Calif., has a 90-room subterranean home with 10 acres of archways, patios, and grottoes.
Renting a Houseboat
Here's the hows, whys, and what-nots for renting a houseboat for your next vacation.
Eleven Great Pools in the West
Here's a list of favorite cool—and hot—swimming pools in Arizona, California, British Columbia, Hawaii, Utah, and Oregon.
Food:
Santa Maria Barbecues
Santa Maria, a small town north of Santa Barbara, boasts the best barbecue steaks in the West.
Automotive:
Your Car: Heading off Car Breakdowns
Here's a list of tips to help you maintain your car and prevent breakdowns.
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