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Liquid Gold
I see myself as a kind of missionary, Alan Greene says. Hes surveying his companys olive grove in Butte County, in Californias Sacramento Valley.Stretching out before him are not the towering, irregularly shaped olive trees so familiar in the landscapes of the Mediterranean, but laser-straight
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History and good eats
Near the sloped entrance to Heinolds First and Last Chance
Saloon in Oakland, the wall clock hasnt ticked forward a second
since April 18, 1906. When the earthquake struck, the clock
stopped, the pilings below shook, and the floor eventually settled
a foot or two.
But the place kept serving dr
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Travel Planner
For general area information, contact the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (3150 Paradise Rd.; 877/847-4858 or www.vegasfreedom.com).ENTERTAINMENTBuccaneer Bay Sea Battle. Every 90 minutes. 5:30-11:30 p.m. Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. S; (800) 944-7444 or www.treasureislan
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Spring fling
The San Gabriel Mountains rise as a lofty backdrop to the foothills community of La Cañada Flintridge, just west of Pasadena. Bookended by two local treasures ― Descanso Gardens and the Craftsman-style Lanterman House ― the city feels sheltered from the bustle of urban life.The 160-acre Descans
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Hiking, canyoneering and more activities at Zion National Park
Here are our top choices for things to do when visiting Zion.BEST HIKESZION CANYONAngels Landing. This is the hike you’ll brag about back home, assuming you’re up for doing it. You hike 2.5 miles up cliffs so steep you have to negotiate them with the help of chains bolted into the rock; the fin
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Rent a hybrid
Hitting the open road this summer means pumping money into your
car―literally. Luckily, Westerners can rent fuel-efficient
wheels through EV Rental Cars― currently the only company in
the U.S. that offers hybrid rentals. Through a partnership with Fox
Rent-A-Car, the company rents Honda Civic H
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Enjoy a country meal in Colville, Washington
On a soft summer evening, my friend and I are lounging on the white wooden veranda of Lovitt Restaurant, overlooking Colville Valley-a patchwork of farms as far as we can see.Weve driven 65 miles from Spokane to the remote reaches of northeast Washington for nothing more than a good meal.A full
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Music marathon
The Rock n Roll Arizona Marathon is no run-of-the-mill race;
its more like metro Phoenixs biggest party of the year. The fun
starts when the nip of dawn is still in the air and lasts long into
the desert night. The soundtrack: reggae, rock, funk, country,
jazz, and blues from 60 live bands. Spe
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Airport amenities
Modern airports are working hard to make passengers time as pleasant as possible. Here are a few stopovers you might actually look forward to.Oakland International Airport is one of several airports with a Park & Call Zone, where friends waiting to pick up passengers can park, free of charg
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The Glorious Sonoran
The Sonoran desert dawn announces its arrival with the sound of a thousand stirrings. It breaks a silence so complete that you might think nothing short of a sonic boom could dent it. Sure, coyotes howled during the night, their yips and yowls bouncing off the mountains and across the valley. O
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Things to do in Alaska in fall
Alaska is big, wild, incredibly beautiful, and in fall, glowing both with autumn leaves and the aurora borealis.The weather is likely to be a little cooler and wetter than it is in summer. Figure highs of 40 in Anchorage (but low chance of rain), near 50 in Juneau (but almost guaranteed rain).
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Pacific Grove day trip Travel Planner
Why go in spring: Mild weather and a spectacular seaside bike route make this low-key, lost-in-time town ideal for a spring-time pedal.Locals call it: P.G.It’s so not: Its famous neighbors, Monterey and Pebble Beach.Population: 15,545Buildings on the city’s historic register: 1,303Dress code: B
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Los Angeles Miracle Mile Travel Planner
Im standing in line with 200 other people on Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles. It’s 6 a.m. and still dark. This is a vacation?Yeah. Because we’re not waiting for nothing. We’re waiting to become stars. We’re outside CBS Television City, hoping to be chosen for The Price Is Right, the longest-runni
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Old Spanish Trail
Las Vegas is a forward-looking town― ancient history there is whatever happened five minutes ago. But even in Las Vegas, you can launch into the past by taking a driving tour along one of the 19th centurys most important trade routes.Called by historians the longest, crookedest, most arduous pa
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Stylish revival
Savvy visitors who frequent Tucsons Lost Barrio shopping district know to arrive in a large vehicle or pickup.Its not uncommon to fall in love with, say, an antique Moroccan staircase while browsing the dozen or so furnishings and antiques shops.Though the block-long district began its shift fr
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A beach town grows up
With summer vacationers gone but fine weather lingering, now is the perfect time to stroll Seasides beachfront and find something new to love.The tacky-fun attractions (bumper cars, anyone?) are still here, but among the carnival games and saltwater taffy shops ― strung along Broadway Street fr
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Arizona heat beater
Slide Rock State Park is your Rx for cooling off on a hot summer
day: Wade across the creek, sit down by rocks where the stream
narrows, then let the rushing waters whoosh you down a 70-foot-long
rock chute into a deep swimming hole.
Slide Rock, a slippery natural chute, is deep within the
sand
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Oregon
«Wests
Best Seaside Inns
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Channel House Inn
Couples propose here, then return for their honeymoon and
anniversaries. Which isnt surprising: Theres something magical
about the views from this small clifftop hotel as well as the sense
of privacy in the midst of a busy little
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Views, more views, and a night on the town
We hit the streets again early Saturday, climbing Telegraph Hill and stopping at Coit Tower to admire the 1930s murals of laborers and the fantastic views (though we skipped the $3.75 elevator ride to the top of the tower). The best part of the walk was passing lovely old gardens as we descende
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Park City Planner
Park City is 36 miles east of Salt Lake City. For a travel planner, contact the Park City Chamber & Visitors Bureau (www.parkcityinfo.com or 800/453-1360).LODGINGThe Lodge at the Mountain Village. Part of David Hollands Resort Lodging franchise. From $55. www.888parkcity.com or 888/727-5248
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