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March / April 2009
Top Stories:
Glamorous Camping
Luxury camps offer cushy sleeps, gourmet eats, and an easy way to rough it in California, Montana, and British Columbia.
Calistoga, Calif.: Spa Time
Escape in winter to the Napa Valley for fine wines, spa deals, and
few people.
Bargain Island Escapes
For an affordable island getaway try these: Santa Catalina, Calif.; San Juan Island, Wash.; Sauvie Island, Ore.; and Kodiak Island, Alaska.
Member Benefits: March 2009
Highlights include AAA battery service, Yellowstone National Park, a two-month travel planner, and a timeline of pet travel.
Automotive Museums
VIA readers share their favorite places to see vintage vehicles in Nevada, Utah, Washington, California, and Oregon.
Mount Rushmore Fun Facts
Gutzon Borglum's stone homage to Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, and Theodore Roosevelt still draws crowds to South Dakota's Black Hills.
San Francisco's New Federal Building
In a Q&A, architect Thom Mayne, winner of the Pritzker Prize, talks about green design.
Peanuts Curio
Pick up a Snoopy two-piece salt and pepper shaker at the Snoopy's Home Complex in Santa Rosa, Calif.
Collectible Souvenirs
VIA readers write about their treasured travel mementos.
What's New in the West: March 2009
Check out wine tours, dog-friendly trails, a Nevada state park, a pioneer museum, and more.
A Cambodian Temple
In Stockton, Calif., a smiling Buddha and dozens of statues tell the story of the spiritual leader's life.
Montana Wildlife Refuge
In a Q&A, Barron Crawford talks about overseeing the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge.
Antique Western Gear
At the Cowboy Connection in Livingston, Mont., you can pick up
old-fashioned items.
Wyoming Sculpture Show
River High, a 55-foot-high steel monument by John Henry, takes center stage in a Laramie art exhibition.
Alaska's Beard Contest
Anchorage hosts the World's Beard and Moustache Championships
in May.
Oregon's Whale Expert
Morris Grover teaches visitors about whale watching in Depoe Bay.
Appaloosa Museum
Pick up a horse shaped teapot and learn about the breed in
Moscow, Idaho.
Doll Collection
The Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art in Bellevue, Wash., displays 1,200 dolls, some dating back to 1680.
Great Main Streets
Take a stroll in these classic downtowns: Placerville, Calif.; Salmon, Idaho; Pendleton, Ore.; and Genoa, Nev.
The Perfect Suitcase
Choose the right bag for you from a variety of styles and sizes.
Traffic Psychology
Tom Vanderbilt, the author of Traffic (a bestseller about roads), shares surprising facts about drivers.
President's Message: March 2009
Paula Downey discusses President Obama's proposal to invest in the nation's infrastructure.
Weekenders:
Mendocino, Calif.: Whale Time
A northern coastal village offers gallery hopping, hikes in the redwoods, and whale-watching.
Three Forks, Mont.
Visit the headwaters of the Missouri River and check out local history spots such as the Madison Buffalo Jump and Sacajawea Hotel.
L.A.'s Moroccan Hotel
The Figueroa is decked out with silk-tented ceilings, sari fabrics, and handwoven rugs.
Wildflower Hotspots
Antelope Valley and Point Reyes in California and Catherine Creek in Washington deliver springtime color.
Yolo County Drive
Highway 16 meanders through 50 miles of fields and orchards in rural Capay Valley and Cache Creek Canyon.
East Bay Hike
Take the Falls Trail Loop in Mount Diablo State Park for a 5.9-mile loop past wildflowers, buckeyes, and oaks.
Wyo.'s Moondance Diner
An iconic eatery, formerly in New York's Soho neighborhood, now resides in La Barge.
Montana's Geese Spectacle
At Freezout Lake, you can view a multitude of lesser snow geese, Ross's geese, blue geese, and tundra swans in spring.
Hood River Express
Board Mount Hood Railroad's Fruit Blossom Special for history, fruit, and an annual arts festival Oregon-style.
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