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March / April 2008
Top Stories:
The Fresno Blossom Trail
In early spring, California’s Central Valley lures travelers with 62 miles of flowering orchards on backcountry roads.
Olympic National Park
The rainforests of northwest Washington throw their own green party—and you’re invited.
Livingston, Mont.
A classic downtown, a pristine river, and galleries galore await you.
Sculpture Gardens
Collections of outdoor artwork sprout up around the West.
San Francisco’s 24th Street
Take a walk through two distinctive and lively neighborhoods in the City by the Bay.
Jackson, Wyo.
Around the snowy Tetons, you can always ski, of course. But there’s so much more to do.
Nye Beach, Ore.
Newport’s mellow district delivers sand, sea, and a good place to read a book.
New Chinese History Museum
Founder Brian Tom discusses his tribute, in Marysville, Calif., to Chinese Americans of the Gold Rush-era.
Ceramics in Sausalito, Calif.
Heath Ceramics produces classic stoneware for high-end eateries and typical families.
Where to eat?
VIA readers dish out suggestions on how to find good food while traveling.
What’s New in the West: March 2008
Highlights include Maui’s new eco-friendly adventure center, a new Las Vegas trolley service, yurts in Utah’s East Canyon State Park, a new Montana birding map, Wyoming’s off-road routes, and Oregon’s newest recreation area.
Nautical Art
Twenty-six imaginative ship sculptures sail into the Boise Art Museum.
Monterey, Calif.’s, New Aquatic Attraction
Monterey Bay Aquarium gives you a close look at a coral reef.
Soul Food's New Groove
Down home cooking goes upscale in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Utah’s Oldest Restaurant
The classic Bluebird in Logan still serves up hearty meals and tempting desserts.
Bozeman’s Guitar Hero
Master luthier Ren Ferguson talks about making Gisbon guitars.
The Perfect Winter Cap
Pick up a stole, tunic, and cap made from musk ox wool in Anchorage.
Fossil Expert
Guy DiTorrice really digs hunting for stone souvenirs of the past on the Oregon Coast.
A Lovable Lunch Box
Nosh in style with St. Bernard lunch box from Oregon’s Timberline Lodge.
Weekenders:
San Lorenzo Valley
You can definitely see 40-story redwoods in California. Bigfoot? Well . . .
Griffith Observatory
Discover six fun facts about "the hood ornament of Los Angeles."
Missoula, Mont.
A city’s creative spirit bubbles beneath its Old West surface.
Seattle's New Fish Tank
The Seattle Aquarium’s latest exhibit presents a fresh view of Puget Sound.
San Francisco Overlook
Capture a different view of the city from the de Young Museum’s Hamon Tower.
Sonoma Valley Scenic Drive
Sample truffles and visit Jack London’s house along an 18-mile route on California’s Highways 12 and 121.
Western Hot Springs
Soak in hot water along the old Lewis and Clark trail.
Wyoming’s Eco-friendly Hotel
The Hotel Terra near Jackson brings a touch of green to the Tetons.
The Mammoth Site
Marvel at the unearthed bones of Ice Age animals in Hot Springs, South Dakota.
Oregon’s Red Building
A former cannery in Astoria now houses hip restaurants and shops.
L.A.’s Wilshire Boulevard
A 16-mile route leads to top-notch museums, trendy shops in Beverly Hills, and the Pacific.
Science Museums in the West
Hands-on learning centers give kids big and small a charge.
Wildflower Getaways
Springtime provides the floral spectacles in Hood River, Ore., Fort Bragg, Calif., and Boise, Idaho.
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