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Taste Washingtons apple country
The pears have arrived. They join the apples, half of which still hang from their branches, poised for plucking.Fruit stand after fruit stand is filled with dozens of varieties, as well as local honey, melons, and squash. Its just two hours from Seattle to the heart of Washingtons harvest ― the
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One perfect day in Lodi, CA
Why go now: The weathers pitch perfect, the vines are emerald green, and new wineries and tasting rooms are sprouting up overnight.Another reason: ZinFest (May 13-15; zinfest.com), a three-day tasting party on the shore of placid Lodi Lake that brings you nose to brim with 250 wines from the re
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San Franciscos Outer Sunset
Why go in winter: Here’s a little locals’ secret―winter is when the sun comes out in the famously foggy Outer Sunset. What’s changed: A bevy of new restaurants and cafes have suddenly put the Avenues on the map.Catch the action: Winter waves make Ocean Beach a surfer’s paradise.Unofficial neigh
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Still going to Gallup
Most mornings, Bill Richardson has his breakfast at the Eagle Cafe in Gallup, New Mexico, where theyve been serving hotcakes and green chile since 1917. Out front, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe rumbles by on tracks parallel to Route 66, a stretch of the Mother Road that still serves as Gallu
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Yosemite restaurants
From fine dining to deli-style sandwiches, these Yosemite restaurants give satisfying endings to adventure-filled days.IN THE PARKFor information and reservations, visit www.yosemitepark.com.Ahwahnee. The hotel’s dining room is famous for its lavish Sunday brunches, but regular breakfast is goo
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To ski or not to ski
The scene at Squaw just got livelier. With the opening of the Village at Squaw Valley USA, skiers have stylish new options for shopping, dining, and unwinding.After a day on the snow, warm up near the firepit in the Villages plaza. Then make your way to the 22 Station West complex, slipping int
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Arizona’s big loop
Any tourist with deep enough pockets can take a camel trek in the Sahara or a balloon ride over the Kalahari. But why bother?We have several of the greatest deserts in the world right here in the West ― what they lack in continental vastness, they make up for in scenery. And, with temperatures
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Interactive artist
My parents used to joke that I was the only child they didnt
worry about when I was quiet, says Sherry Olsen. Id be playing
around and cooking in the kitchen and my grandmother would laugh
and say, Oh yes, Sherrys definitely an artist. Shes making green
oatmeal!
Now best known for her graphic p
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Dinner at Matts
More often than not at restaurants, the kitchen is invisible, its colorful banter, fast pace, and delicious cooking aromas all hidden behind a thick swinging door. But eating at Matts in the Market, a well-loved hideaway on the top floor of the Corner Market Building in Pike Place Market, is li
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Salt Lake Citys arty west side
Long overlooked, the warehouse district on Salt Lake Citys west side has been transformed by artists and developers drawn to its pioneer-era brick-and-steel façades.Now bustling with boutiques, galleries, and Vespa scooters, the area boasts ethnic and artistic diversity with an organic, urban f
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Monterey
The peninsulas largest city, Monterey was the original
political, economic, and settlement hub for the state. Its home to
Steinbecks famed Cannery Row, now a shopping and hotel district,
and the excellent
Monterey Bay Aquarium.
In the early 1900s, Italian, Japanese, and Chinese fishermen
pli
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Five great walk
Cascade Locks, OR Tunnel Falls. Walk 6 miles up Eagle Creek Trail to the hikers tunnel, blasted out of the basalt, behind Tunnel Falls. From I-84 east, take exit 41; follow signs to Eagle Creek Trailhead. Northwest Forest Pass $5 per vehicle. Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, 541/308-1
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Beginners guide to Kauai, Hawaii
Alberto is practically a fish. He grew up swimming the Mediterranean in the south of Spain. But while Alberto has lived in San Francisco for 30 years, he had never been to Hawaii. Talk about a missed opportunity: I knew this merman would love Hawaii.I wanted Alberto to love his first trip to Hawaii.
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Sweet spring in San Bernardino County
Sweeping vistas, elegant Victorian homes, and the fragrant scent
of orange blossoms: Redlands, set at the base of the San Bernardino
Mountains, is what the Inland Empire used to be before the days of
the SigAlert. In April, the oranges are at their sweetest, the air
is cool and fresh, and the s
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Storm watch
The thrill of a coastal storm―electric air, crashing
waves, and thunderous skies―is best enjoyed with a fleece
blanket around your shoulders, a cup of cocoa in your hands, and a
flickering fire gently warming slippered feet. Its the best of
both worlds―drama and comfort, natures fury and worldl
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Artful crumbs
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Grand Canyon National Park information
While it’s undoubtedly true that every American should see Grand Canyon National Park at least once, 10 visits may be a more fitting life goal. First-timers invariably feel either overwhelmed by the sheer immensity of the 277-mile-long canyon or confounded that the iconic labyrinth of eroded sa
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Spokane, Washingtons Davenport District
Why go: The Davenport Districts galleries and restored art deco gems have made it a wonderful indoor town.Sculpture that says Spokane: Bronze-cast runners whip around the corner of Post Street and Spokane Falls Boulevard in The Joy of Running Together, a tribute to the Lilac Bloomsday Run, one
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Things to do in Big Bear Lake, CA
Why go: When summer scorches, the lake calls. Heres where to swim, fish, eat, drink, hike, bike, and talk like a pirate at Big Bear Lake, California.How to find Big Bear Lake: About 100 miles east of L.A. Elevation with benefits: At 6,750 feet, it’s 15° to 20° cooler than the inland valleys.Hol
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Exploring Kodiak
Your best source for information on the island is the Kodiak Island Convention & Visitors Bureau (800/789-4782). Its Explore Kodiak guide has a comprehensive list of outfitters and free activities.Getting thereAlaska Airlines (800/252-7522) and Era Aviation (800/866-8394) fly several times
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