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May/June 2005
Top Stories:
California's Highway 395
Explore the wonders of the Eastern Sierra from Mono Lake and the ghost town of Bodie to Devils Postpile and the Alabama Hills.
Chicago, Illinois
Enjoy springtime in Chicago with 33 miles of lakefront, great architecture, a passel of great restaurants, and shopping on the Magnificent Mile.
San Juan Bautista, California
A few miles off Highway 101, a grand mission church watches over an historic town straddling the San Andreas fault.
Dinosaurs in the West
Visit quarries and museums where the world of dinosaurs comes alive: Alberta, Canada; Utah; New Mexico; and Colorado.
Looking for Travel Bargains?
Save money when you travel by choosing Mexico over Italy, staying at a hostel or swapping homes, and finding deals on Web sites.
Parking at BART
Air travelers in the San Francisco Bay Area can find cheaper long-term parking at East Bay BART stations.
Cell Phone Debate
Two writers argue whether it should be illegal to talk on your phone while driving.
Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park
Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii's Big Island has 333,000 acres to explore.
Antique Farm Vehicles
The Heidrick Ag History Center in Woodland, Calif., has the nation's largest collection of antique tractors and trucks.
Weekenders:
Weekend Getaway: Eureka, Calif.
The north coast community of Eureka is a redwood country crossroads for artists, lumberjacks, and fans of classic Victorian architecture.
Folsom, Calif., Short Stop
Set in the Sierra foothills, Folsom offers travelers an historic downtown with shops and restaurants, and access to the Sacramento Bike Trail.
Medford, Ore., Quick Stop
Escape to Medford for a bounty of public art plus the Harry and David fruit company.
Verna Dunshee Trail
Climb a three-quarter-mile path to the top of Mount Tamalpais for a sweeping view of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Ballpark Bargains
Here's how to save money while enjoying a day at the ballpark.
Working Vacations
Vocation Vacations, an innovative travel agency, places people in their dream jobs for a trial run.
Favorite Fountains
Readers have weighed in with their favorite town fountains in California, Nevada, Utah, and Oregon.
Mendocino, Calif., Walking Tour
Tour Main Street in Mendocino for sweeping vistas, galleries, a seaside trail, and a touch of history.
Botanical Gardens in the West
Local botanical gardens in California, Oregon, Utah, Hawaii, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon lure plant lovers.
Food:
Hawaii's Spam Fixation
Get your fill of Spam next time you're in Honolulu in spring at Spam Jam or visit local places to order the pink concoction year round.
Cargill Salt
The salt ponds in southern San Francisco Bay produce Cargill Salt.
Central Valley Eateries
Try these restaurants in California's Central Valley that serve local and seasonal fare.
Your Car:
Transmission Leaks and Tune-ups
AAA experts offer advice on a leaking transmission and the need for a tune-up.
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