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Spring in Cave Creek
Down a wash at Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area in Cave Creek, Arizona, ranger Jennifer Johnston picks cochineal scale off a cactus pad and squeezes the cottony insect to reveal a crimson substance, once used by Native Americans to dye fiber. Farther up the trail, she takes our group of hiker
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Best Campgrounds and Lodges in Zion
Get a jump on the season at Zion National Park, where its possible (indeed, comfortable) to camp alongside the Virgin River while sites in many Western parks are still under snow. Spring and fall are the best seasons to visit.
BEST CAMPGROUNDS
Lava Point
Ditch the crowds by staying here, abou
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Maritime planner
ACTIVITIES
The Hawaiian Chieftain offers Saturday adventure sails
($45); for a more relaxing voyage, try sunset sails (Wed-Fri; from
$35) or Sunday brunch sails ($50).
Sep 21-Oct 27. Marina Plaza Harbor, Sausalito; (415) 331-3214 or
www.hawaiianchieftain.com.
International Tall Ships Challe
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Venturing into Venice
Its all
good in Venice
For more information or a map of the area, contact the
Venice Chamber of
Commerce
(310/822-5425). Parking in Venice is notoriously
challenging. Your best bet is to park in one of the all-day lots
along Venice Blvd. and plunk in your dollars or coins.
Historic Ven
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San Franciscos new Japantown
In the lobby of San Franciscos Hotel Tomo, the Giant Robot vending machine does a brisk business in J-pop T-shirts, caps, and toys.At nearby Bushi-Tei, the French-California fusion restaurant that won a Michelin star shortly after it opened in November, foodies enjoy an imaginative menu that ma
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Discover Purisima Creek Redwoods
Just southeast of the surf town of Half Moon Bay, within the folds of the Santa Cruz Mountains, is one of the Peninsulas great secrets: a preserve with nearly 21 miles of trails that ― get this ― have towering redwood groves and ridgetop views of the Pacific, but without the crowds.Youre going
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Mangiamo in Sausalito
Anyone craving a quick dose of the Italian Riviera would do
well to visit Sausalito, especially now that you can dine at
Poggio, on the ground floor of the historic Casa Madrona Hotel
& Spa. Poggio loosely translates from Italian as special
hillside place, which is just what owner Larry Mi
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Lake Mead: 700 miles of shore
Scale here in the desert outside of Las Vegas is outsize. The vistas are endless, the mountain ridges repeat to infinity, and the rocky buttes manage to produce every shade there is - striped pink and brown, black and white, even yellow, green, and blue.This is where three deserts - the Sonoran
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Get creative in Ogden, Utah
Mt. Ogdens rugged flanks rise steeply above the town of Ogden, reminding you that ski hills and mountain thrills established this place as a high-adventure hub. But theres more to the pretty town at the foot of the Wasatch Range than outdoor recreation.Joining the skiers, rock climbers, and kay
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Shop the day away in Madison Valley
An influx of design and home furnishings shops and restaurants has infused once quiet Madison Valley with an energy all its own. A stretch of shops filled with gifts, home accents, and garden gear, it shoulders up to Washington Park Arboretum, whose seasonal displays are the perfect antidote to
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Great sights and shopping around the schools of Claremont
Relive your college days ― only this time at the campus you wish youd gone to. Whatever your fantasy, the six Claremont Colleges can provide the setting.With its stately lawns, Pomona College feels like the East Coast, while at liberally green Pitzer, you could be in the Bay Area. And Mediterra
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Stylish in Sedona
New hotels in Sedona are setting aside the usual Southwestern trappings of dream catchers, katsina dolls, and serapes in favor of a daring eclecticism. And thats a good thing: While Arizonas land of red rock should remain unchanged, the accommodations landscape has needed a fresh breeze. Three
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A day in downtown Tacoma
Tacoma is going through an extraordinary transformation,
says Bill Baarsma, the citys new mayor, whose grandfather came
from the Netherlands and settled here in the early 20th century.
Its the most exciting time since 1892, when the city was the
terminus of the Northern Pacific Railroad and wa
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Ultimate Colorado Road Trip
Thirty feet above the ground, my friend Samantha clings to a granite cliff, her face a mix of determination and desperation. A rope at her hips connects her to the rock and, ultimately, to climbing instructor Ashley Woods, standing on solid ground below.So, Sam asks plaintively, am I up enough?
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San Franciscos Yerba Buena
Even the most enthusiastic of elves needs a break from shopping sometimes. South of Market Street in San Franciscos Yerba Buena arts district, new museums, fresh eateries, and old favorites are perfect for a time out. And yes, if you simply must, theres terrific shopping too, at arty gift shops
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Antiques in Miami
For years, travelers driving east from Phoenix on U.S. 60 simply blew through the old mining town of Miami. You cant blame them: The once-bustling copper town was virtually boarded up.Recently, though, the historic downtown district has been revitalized with antiques shops. While Arizonas Miami
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Travel planner: Going local in Waikiki
For a travel planner, contact the Oahu Visitors Bureau:
(877) 525-6248 or
www.visit-oahu.com. Or click
here for information on free special events. Check
www.thebus.org or call (808)
848-5555 for routes and information on TheBus.
ATTRACTIONS
Diamond Head Tennis Center. No reservations.
390
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Hiking in Yellowstone Park
Two Ribbons Trail. Boardwalk trail winds through lodge-pole pine forest recovering from the 1988 fires. Trailhead: 5 miles east of the West Entrance. Distance: 1.5 miles round-trip. Difficulty: easy.Observation Point. From near Old Faithful geyser, trail leads up 200 feet for a commanding view
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Bag the big head
Rugged Cabezon Peak teases weary Albuquerque commuters from 80 miles off, peeking up over the northwest horizon like a geologic pencil eraser. With an elevation of 7,785 feet, Cabezon ― Spanish for big head ― is the most prominent of 50 volcanic formations in the region. Head out there before s
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Union Square takes a bow
This year, shopping is especially sweet at the heart of San
Franciscos retail district, with the remodeled Union Square
starring as a prettier, sleeker holiday queen.
The goddess Victory, modeled after Alma Spreckels and perched on
the towering 1903 Dewey Monument in the middle of the square,
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