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March / April 2007
Top Stories:
Gardens of Delight
Botanical gardens in the Western U.S. offer distinct floral treasures.
Pike Place Market Turns 100
If it’s fresh and ripe, you’ll find it in Seattle at the West’s premier farmers’ market.
Natural Sound
Thrilled by sights in the natural world? To double your pleasure, focus on the sounds, too.
Mo’s Chowder
Mo Niemi’s little chowder house has become a beloved tradition on the Oregon coast.
Chinatowns: San Francisco and Las Vegas
Discover a taste of Asia in the bustling neighborhoods of two Western cities.
The Sea Otter Savior
Michelle Staedler of the Monterey Bay Aquarium discusses threats facing the California sea otter.
Stretch Your Travel Dollars
VIA readers offer their tips on how to save money while traveling.
Hip Hawaiian Fashion
Outfit yourself in trendy, handmade garments from the Aloha State.
Splendid Movie Theaters
Readers share their favorite places to watch movies on the big screen.
What’s New in the West
Check out Portland’s new Rock & Roll Café, wine barrel tasting in Sonoma County, and Titanic artifacts in British Columbia.
Napa’s Castello di Amorosa
A winery brings a bit of Tuscany to Napa Valley, Calif.
Cuisine in Four Western Cities
Savor the edible delights of Half Moon Bay, Paso Robles, Bigfork, and Walla Walla.
Napa County’s Highway 128
Tour the serene side of California’s Napa County and leave the crowded wineries behind.
Miss Malsy on Dining
How to politely refuse a local dish when dining abroad.
The Frequent Flier Game
Get the most out of your frequent flier miles.
Meet Mr. GPS
Learn about GPS from the man who helped put it on the map.
Grand Western Vistas
Readers share their favorite places with a view.
Weekenders:
Mariposa, Calif
The Gold Rush lives on in a Sierra foothill town outside Yosemite.
Transamerica Pyramid
A sleek tower helps define the San Francisco skyline.
Hillsboro, Ore.
Harried city dwellers and nature lovers find sanctuary in this slice of suburbia.
Buffalo, Wyo.
Sample the Old West flavor of this proud Wyoming town before it booms.
Cool Western Canyons
Wander through canyons in Arizona, California, and Utah.
The Lighthouse at Point Cabrillo
Spend a night by the sea in cozy comfort on the California coast.
Daffodil Hill, Calif.
A festive flower display blooms in the Sierra foothills.
The High Desert Museum’s New Stagecoach
An antique stagecoach arrives at the High Desert Museum in Bend, Ore.
Ketchum, Idaho
Slide into Idaho’s best spring ski town.
Oregon’s Big Bunny
A giant roadside rabbit greets passersby in Aloha, Ore.
The Stagecoach Museum’s newest addition
An antique stagecoach arrives at the Stagecoach Museum in Lusk, Wyo.
Alaska’s Cathedral
A windswept Russian Orthodox Church stands tall in Unalaska on the Aleutian Islands.
Food:
Burrata cheese
A creamy and delectable cheese is popping up at restaurants around the West.
Queen of Hawaiian Cuisine
Chef Beverly Gannon talks about Hawaiian regional cuisine.
Indian Cuisine in the West
Restaurants are putting a new spin on traditional Indian dishes.
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