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July / August 2008
Top Stories:
Phoenix/Scottsdale: Desert Deals
Prices at many five-star resorts drop as temperatures in the desert rise.
Reno Bargains
Cash in on rollicking casinos, good grub, and a waterfront.
San Francisco Dining Deals
Savor gourmet flavors at budget prices in the sunny Mission neighborhood.
Summer Deals 2008
VIA's editors share a dozen cool—and low-cost—travel ideas.
Hawaii's Sugar Plantations
Get the sweet lowdown on one of the Aloha State's once thriving industries.
Rogue Valley Vineyards
Oregon's other wine country has music, drama, and, yes, merlot and zinfandel worth savoring.
Two Views of Napa
A well-traveled pair compares notes on one of the West's most popular wine areas.
Rainbows Galore
Rainbows brighten the summer skies in Alaska and Hawaii.
What’s New in the West: July 2008
Highlights include musical skits at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the reopening of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, and Paul Allen's World War II plane collection in Everett, Wash.
Great BBQ Eateries
Barbecue joints around the West offer tasty fixings in spiffed-up settings.
Yuma's Original Best Western Hotel
A museum displays the popular hotel chain’s history in Arizona.
San Francisco's Hotel Kabuki
Relax at a luxurious retreat in the heart of Japantown.
Hawaii's Prized Coffee Bean
Rising Sun coffee scores a hit with java drinkers on the Big Island.
Green Travel Tips
VIA readers offer eco-friendly advice for your next trip.
Q&A with a Teton Ranger
Black George Simmons serves up root beer floats and a hardy "Yeehaw!"
Robots on display in Seattle
See film and television stars B9 and Robby the Robot at the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame.
Wyoming's Periodic Spring
A smooth flowing spring shuts itself on and off intermittently in late summer and winter.
First-Aid Travel Kit
A small medical kit has these essential items for your trip.
Bend, Ore.'s, Authentic Pioneer
Curator Bill Armstrong brings an 1880s farmer to life at the High Desert Museum.
Montana's Free Golf Course
John's Course in Eureka, Mont., welcomes duffers of all levels—and it's free.
Member Benefits: July 2008
Highlights include tips for taking a road trip, a history of distracted driving, and an interview on pet travel with Pet Trends host Maggie Gallant.
President's Page: Distracted Driving
Take steps to keep yourself focused while behind the wheel.
Weekenders:
Dining on Portland's East Side
Bargain cuisine awaits the adventurous in the Rose City.
Lander, Wyo.: Weekender
Find a river with a twist and have fun on the rocks in this town for outdoor lovers.
Grand Targhee in Summer
Explore the outdoors in the western Tetons on the Idaho-Wyoming border.
McCall, Idaho: Ice Sculptures
A winter carnival with snow sculpture and fun lures travelers.
San Luis Obispo Walking Escape
California's Central Coast offers a charming town that’s perfect for walkers.
Eagle, Idaho: Historic State Street
Step into boutique shops and casual eateries behind Gold Rush-era facades near Boise.
Flora Tropicana Nursery
A Japanese garden and koi pond provides serenity in Elk Grove, Calif.
Sand City, Calif.
This tiny town provides a tasty diversion along Monterey Bay.
Lands End Trail
Discover coastal cliffs and a hidden beach near San Francisco’s Golden Gate.
Affordable Water Views
Take advantage of shoreline getaways in California, Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana.
Secluded Ocean Beaches
VIA readers share their favorite spots in the West for enjoying the surf and avoiding the crowds.
Knott's Berry Farm
America's first theme park keeps the good times rolling in Southern California.
Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
Some of the world's oldest living organisms grow in California's White Mountains.
Slow Food Queen
Anya Fernald, executive director of the Slow Food Nation festival, discusses good clean eating.
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