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One perfect day in Glendale, CA
Why go now: Theres more to it than its well-known mall. This historic L.A. suburb goes from wildflower hikes and bike rides by day, to wine bars, jazz, and dinner and a show by night.The look: A mix of Craftsman and Spanish-colonial revival homes at the base of the Verdugo Mountains.Main drag:
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Raft the Colorado River
Rafting the Colorado River is a memory youll never forget. Trips range from 1-day excursions (on a portion of the river just outside the park) to 18 day trips through the entire canyon.ONE-DAY COMMERICAL TRIPSSmooth Water Raft Trips. Half-day and all-day trips on the Colorado River from Glen Ca
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Seattle, cover to cover
Its fitting that the Wests most literate city would have the
coolest new library. Designed by Rem Koolhaas and Joshua Ramus (of
the Office for Metropolitan Architecture) with LMN Architects, the
Seattle Central
Library, which opened last May, is nothing short of a
rethinking of the form, funct
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Sponsors
Cabot
www.cabotstain.com
Delta Faucet Company
www.deltafaucet.com
Jeld-Wen Windows & Doors
www.jeld-wen.com
Metal Roofing Alliance
www.metalroofing.com
TimberTech
www.timbertech.com
Team
Michelle Kaufmann Designs
www.michellekaufmann.com,
www.sunsetbreeze
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The other Las Vegas
AT A GLANCEWhy go now: Old rail town? Outlaw history? Are you kidding? Its haunting season.Population: About 17,000Dress code: Jeans and a western top, but forget the spangles ― this is the other Las Vegas.Infamous (captured) visitor: Billy the KidLocal lingo: Acequias are centuries-old irrigat
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Happy New Year
Close your eyes and youre in Bangkok: The air is filled with the lyrical sounds of the Thai language and with the aromas of barbecuing satay.In fact, youre at the Songkran Festival at North Hollywoods Wat Thai temple. Songkran, the Thai New Year, is officially celebrated every April 13. Its a d
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New north Oakland
East Bay tastemakers are flocking to Oaklands Telegraph Avenue,
spawning a unique, vibrant neighborhood thats lately become a
haven for Alice Waters disciples and foodies in general. Home to
some of Oaklands oldest businesses, the Temescal area feels both
established and fresh, thanks to the ev
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E=latte²
Since my college days as a failed physics major, Ive been fascinated with and intimidated by the scientific world. So Palo Altos new Café Scientifique immediately struck me as a superb idea.The concept originated six years ago in England and France: Create a forum for world-renowned scientists
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Steilacoom at 150
Peeking past the hedges and picket fences of Steilacoom,
visitors see just a hint of Washingtons oldest gardens. But come
Saturday, June 19, many of these gardens will be open to the public
during Celebrating Steilacoom Gardens: 1854-2004, a rare
opportunity to stroll through rooted history.
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San Jose stroll
Driving northwest along Lincoln Avenue, youre greeted by a gold-and-red wall painting that reads: SMILE, YOURE IN WILLOW GLEN. Its appropriate advice for this San Jose neighborhood. Family cohesion and friendliness are still a part of the community, resident Cindy Fahrner says. Enhancing that f
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Phoenix rising
There arent many desert cities where you can get esoteric over art, aerobic over a steep hill, and poetic over baseball ― all in one weekend. Phoenix, however, with its newly revitalized downtown, offers a great sampling of culture, outdoor adventure, and sports.Prowl downtown and youll find a
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Ten Perfect Days
Plan your trip backward: Reserve lodging in Yosemite
National Park first; newly available listings can pop up on the
parks
. Next book your beds
in Lee Vining ― its a fun base camp for Mono Lake, but rooms
fill quickly. Then nail down accommodations for the rest of your
trip.
May weather can
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Mas menudo?
Frankly, its been decades since Ive overdone it on New Years Eve, but that doesnt stop me from indulging in a favorite New Years Day ritual: I savor a steamy, spicy, chewy bowl of menudo, the legendary Mexican soup traditionally eaten after a night of revelry. Its been said that menudo cures th
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Five great Las Vegas desserts
BellagioJean-Philippe Pâtisserie. With a 27-foot-tall chocolate fountain and indulgent truffles and crêpes, you just cant go wrong at this French chocolatier. But our favorite is the simple, delectable, chocolate-covered graham-cracker cookie ($3). $$; light takeout meals all day, limited seati
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Seasons eatings in Salt Lake
Salt Lake City may have only a few great shopping neighborhoods, but there are plenty of great shops, especially if you love food. Heres how to make a big dent in your holiday shopping list in one day of hunting and gathering.EAT: Orbit Café. WHAT: Jetsons-style cafe with a rock n roll vibe. Gi
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San Franciscos Ferry Building gleams again
SAN FRANCISCO - I loved the Ferry Building long before I saw it
in person. I loved it from repeated, obsessive viewings of the 1955
film
It Came from Beneath the Sea, wherein a giant radioactive
octopus swims into San Francisco Bay and, after taking out the
Golden Gate Bridge, wraps its tent
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Essential No. 13: The pier
Anything can happen on a pier. Step out onto the planks that creak with each pulse of surf, and the laws of land are left behind.You could plot a crime on a pier, or an affair; you could catch a surf perch or a broken heart. No wonder we love them, the 150-plus piers that prod the Pacific from
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Sweet See Canyon travel planner
WHERE: From U.S. 101, exit at San Luis Bay Dr. and continue
west to See Canyon Rd.; turn right and go 1 1/2 miles. To reach
Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort or Port San Luis, continue west on
San Luis Bay Dr. to Avila Beach Dr. and turn right; from 101, take
the Avila Beach Dr. exit; drive west
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Marin Headlands
Harmony
in the headlands
Getting there
The headlands run north and west to Shoreline Hwy. (State 1)
from Marins southern tip under the Golden Gate Bridge. From San
Francisco, exit U.S. 101 at Alexander Ave., continue north, then
head west to Bunker Rd. to the Marin Headlands Visitor Cent
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California, Here You Come
How can you not fall in love with California? a hiker asks my sister, Mary Kay, and me as we pause at a viewpoint near San Franciscos Lands End. He seems transfixed by the scenery: the Golden Gate Bridge glowing crimson in the afternoon sun, boats darting across San Francisco Bay, wind-scrubbed
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