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September/October 2003
Top Stories:
Theme Parks: The Creation of New Rides
Check out a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the hottest theme park
rides from Spider-man at Universal's Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Fla., to
X at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, Calif.
Rick Steves: Travel Guidebook Author
Rick Steves, the man behind the $20 million travel guide empire,
gives the inside story.
Jefferson County: The State that Almost Seceded
Reminders of the rebellious State of Jefferson, which declared itself a new
state in 1941, can still be found in counties that straddle the California
and Oregon border.
Hawaiian Island Cruise
If you cruise the Hawaiian Islands, you can also spend the day ashore
exploring Waimea Canyon on Kaui or the Kahekili Highway on Maui.
Dealing with Germs and Epidemics When You Travel
The SARS epidemic reminded people how quickly diseases can move. Here are
some health tips and resources for travelers.
How to Behave in a Four-Star Restaurant
Follow these suggestions for first-class restaurant behavior from tipping and
cell phone usage to reservations and returning food.
A New Cell Phone Charger
The SideWinder, a 2.5-ounce portable power source, will recharge
your cell phone.
Headaches at the Luggage Carousel
Avoid luggage mix-ups at the airport by tagging your bags and getting to
the carousel quickly.
Weekenders:
Half Moon Bay: A Weekend Escape
Get away to Half Moon Bay, south of San Francisco, in the fall for the
Art & Pumpkin Festival, local art galleries, and great seafood.
Corvallis, Ore.: A Great Escape
Corvallis, 80 miles south of Portland, is a peaceful college town with great shops
like the Book Bin and Burst's Candies, plus classic and contemporary Oregon cuisine.
California Science Center
The Science Center in Los Angeles combines museum smarts and amusement park fun with
more than 100 interactive exhibits for kids of all ages.
The Bay Area's College Avenue
College Avenue in Oakland and Berkeley, Calif., has more than 50 restaurants, as
well as shops with everything from collectible pottery to
18th-century French furniture.
Central Valley Oak Groves
Sit in the shade of century-old valley oaks in Micke Grove and Oak Grove Regional
Park near Lodi, Calif.
Food:
Pears: How to Buy Them, Where to Find Them
You can find pears—Seckel, Bartlett, Comice, and more—in the West from Hood River
and the Rogue Valley in Oregon to orchards in various California destinations.
Automotive:
Your Car: Keep Your Car Safe From Thieves
Follow these practical steps from developing good habits to buying the right hardware
and you can reduce the chances your car will be stolen.
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