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March/April 2004
Top Stories:
California's Quirky Highway 99
Here's the scoop on the best attractions, interesting towns, and quick stops along the southern half of Hwy. 99 in the Central Valley.
Cruising California's Wine Country
A local discovers an unusual way to tour Napa and Sonoma wineries—by cruise ship.
The Secrets of Maui's Hana
Maui's hidden Hana—with its museum, waterfalls, beaches, ancient ruins, and bamboo tunnel—lures the intrepid traveler.
Fun Factory Tours
Factory tours in California, Oregon, Hawaii, Colorado, Utah, and Arizona give you the inside scoop on how things are made—from Boeing 747s to jellybeans.
Floating Bed and Breakfasts
For a night on the water, check in to one of these boats docked in harbors in California and British Columbia.
Nevada's Highway 50
Take America's "loneliest road" for offbeat attractions including petroglyphs, dunes, the Shoe tree, Stokes Castle, and more.
Gourmet Plane Picnics
Here's a few tasty tips for what foods to take the next time you fly
Passport Tips
Whether you are getting your passport for the first time or having it renewed, here's some simple advice to follow.
Weekenders:
Redmond, Ore., Weekend Escape
Whether you are getting your passport for the first time or having it renewed, here's some simple advice to follow.
Herbert Hoover House
Herbert Hoover, the 31st president of the United States, moved to Newberg, Ore., when he was 11 and lived in a humble Italianate house.
Goldendale, Wash.: Art, Astronomy, and History Getaway
Travel U.S. 97 in south central Washington for a town where you can find a Stonehenge replica, Rodin sculptures, and one of the country's largest telescopes.
Elkhorn Slough: Monterey Bay, Calif.
Explore the mudflats of Elkhorn Slough for birds and California wildlife or hunt for antiques in nearby Moss Landing.
Stockton, Calif.: Weekend Escape
This Central Valley getaway has an unusual farmer's market, the Asparagus Festival, the eclectic Haggin Museum, and a rich array of ethnic restaurants.
Wildflower Destinations in the West
Discover these hot spots for the best wildflower viewing in California, Oregon, Nevada, and Idaho.
Getting Deals in Boutique Hotels
Here are a couple of Web sites and tips on how to get good rates at boutique hotels such as San Francisco's Commodore and Hotel Triton.
Food:
The Bay Area's Afghan Neighborhood
For authentic Afghan food and wares, visit Fremont, Calif., home to the nation's largest Afghan-American community.
Automotive:
Questions About Your Car: Coolant and Alternator
AAA answers your car questions: This time they're about mysteriously disappearing coolant and a whiny alternator.
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