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July / August 2007
Top Stories:
Denver
The Mile-High City renews its zest for the good life, Western style.
Capitola
Grab your flip-flops and head to this easygoing California resort town.
Poipu, Kauai
Kauai's secluded south coast offers an idyllic resort area with snorkeling, diving, and hiking.
Priest Lake
A remote retreat in the Panhandle lures anglers, water skiers, and swimmers.
Whitefish
Hike, bike, fish, or float through this majestic Montana playground.
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Welcome to Alaska’s unspoiled, glacier-filled playground.
My Favorite Fourth of July
Seven VIA contributors offer their best bets for the summer holiday.
Santa Barbara
A rich star's hideaway can be a bargain hangout for the rest of us.
Santa Fe
It’s easy to love New Mexico’s art-smitten haven.
Glass Floats
Make your own translucent treasures in Lincoln City, Ore.
If Nobody’s Home
VIA readers discuss how to prepare your home before you go on vacation.
Natural Sound Spots
VIA readers offer up their favorite places in the West for listening to nature.
What’s New in the West: July 2007
Highlights include Sonoma County Farm Trails, the reopening of Disneyland’s submarine ride, and a 72-lane bowling center in Las Vegas.
Horse Art
Reno's Nevada Museum of Art displays iconic horses by Montana sculptor Deborah Butterfield.
Best Healthy Traveler: Sunscreen
Learn how to protect your skin from cancer.
Idaho’s Amusement Park King
Gary Norton talks about his off-the-beaten-path Silverwood Theme Park north of Coeur d'Alene.
A Monument to a Well-traveled Dog
A bronze memorial in Idaho honors Seaman, Lewis and Clark’s canine companion.
Plains Indian Museum
Discover the culture of the Northern Plains tribes at this Wyoming museum.
Weekenders:
Capitol Records Tower
Six surprising facts help set the record straight about Hollywood’s famed circular structure.
Utah’s Heber Valley
Head to the Wasatch Back for a historic train, Swiss Days, and the bounty of nature.
Waterslides
Wet and slippery rides await you in Washington, Montana, California, and Wyoming.
San Francisco's South Beach
A revitalized neighborhood near the ballpark offers walks, wine, and patio dining.
A Well-equipped Backpack
Make sure you’ve got the right gear before that big hike.
The World’s Largest Thermometer
The temperature really climbs high in Baker, Calif.
Portland’s Craft Museum
The Museum of Contemporary Craft relocates to its new home.
Farnsworth TV & Pioneer Museum
Tune into Idaho’s tribute to TV inventor Philo Farnsworth.
Uptown Butte, Montana
An arts scene now thrives where copper miners once tread.
Montana’s Fort Peck Theatre
The curtain is raised on one of the Treasure State’s premiere entertainment venues.
Food:
California’s Peach Authority
Peach expert Mas Masumoto shares some juicy thoughts on his favorite fruit..
The Coolest Ice Cream
Artisan creameries and gelaterias around the West satisfy sweet cravings.
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