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Bear witness
Most people arent crazy about the idea of coming across a
grizzly bear. However, spotting a grizzly when youre with a
naturalist in one of the worlds best places to see bears is a
different matter. The Great Bear Lodge, at the mouth of the remote
Nekite River on British Columbias west coast, pr
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A day at the races
• Head first to the paddock area. Here trainers, owners, jockeys, and horses meet to parade past the crowds before the horses are saddled and led to the starting gate.• View a few races from the stands, then check out the infield area, accessible through a tunnel from the grandstand and open to
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Trendy clothing boutiques in Seattle, Washington
Bouncing WallOwner Kim Flanery-Rye (pictured) stocks pieces handcrafted from recycled materials. But what youll find in this colorful space atop Queen Anne Hill is polished and pretty, not clumsy... a sort of haute handmade. Felted kids backpacks, bicycle inner tubes made into belts, silk-scree
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In search of Bongo Fury
From the center, take the self-guided Visitor Center Loop
Trail, which includes the Kumeyaay grinding site off a short spur
trail. Along the way, listen for the mewing calls of small birds
known as California gnatcatchers. Another trail starts across the
road to the east and leads to a stand o
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Five great secondhand bookstores for browsing
BERKELEYMoes Books. Generations of UC Berkeley students have lugged books to and from Moes, a four-story landmark near campus. Moes has it all, but its particularly good for books on the arts, from architecture to photography. 2476 Telegraph Ave.; www.moesbooks.com or 510/849-2087.CHICOThe Book
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Utah Road Trip: Dino Drive
THE ROUTE: Salt Lake City > Vernal, UT > Dinosaur National Monument > Fruita, CO > Price, UT (460 miles).WHY GO: This drive delivers what most family vacations merely promise: fun and education. It’s proof that ancient history—really, really ancient history—is anything but boring, a
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Simple pleasures on the Metolius
When the warmth of July starts to ramp up toward the oven of August, our thoughts turn to the town of Camp Sherman, where the eastern slope of the Cascades tumbles down to central Oregon ― the piney edge of the high desert.Not that its any cooler here than anywhere else; its hotter than a lot o
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Summer, San Diego
At the end of Crystal Pier along San Diegos Pacific Beach, a pod of dolphins surfaces near surfers waiting on boards that rise and fall with the swell. A set comes in, and the first wave surges through the pilings, sending tremors up to the pier that cause it to shimmy and shake.The surfers pad
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Spots for small plates in Phoenix and Scottsdale
Bistro 24. This sophisticated bistros Entrées Par Trois option lets you choose one ingredient (beef or tuna, say), then taste three different side-by-side preparations of it. Playing a favorite was never so much fun. $$$$; call for hours. The Ritz-Carlton, 2401 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix; 602/95
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The Wests other National Parks
WYOMING: GRAND TETONDwarfed by Yellowstone, its illustrious neighbor to the north, Grand Teton National Park offers greater intimacy with the outdoors. Alpine enthusiasts will love the wildflower-strewn meadows, and no matter where you roam ― or camp ― the splendor of the majestic Tetons will l
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Plowshares and sopranos
The recoil of a black-powder musket would ordinarily be at odds with the operatic works of Rossini. But come July, you can spend a day in Logan and blend a sampling of the farm life of Utahs 19th-century settlers with a modern festival of opera.Start your day at the American West Heritage Cente
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Where to learn more
HISTORY AND SCIENCESan Francisco Genealogy: San Francisco 1906 Earthquake Marriage ProjectBancroft Library, University of California at Berkeley: The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and FireThe Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco: The Great 1906 Earthquake and FireMarin County Free Librar
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Keeping faith: shrines you can visit
Arizonas roadside shrines are considered religious sites, not tourist attractions; visit with respect. Theyre best seen in daylight hours. Leave money in the donation box if you light a candle or would like to help with maintenance.Ruben Licanos roadside shrine is about 2 miles west of Miami, A
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Tree climb
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tree
You cant believe what a different world it is up here! the
guide shouts from above as he rigs the ropes for a side-by-side
ascent of an ancient 200-foot Douglas fir. Eugene, Oregon-based
Pacific Tree Climbing Institute is at the forefront of a growing
recreational t
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Discover Jackson Hole
Travel planner: What to do, where to stay, and where to eat in Jackson HoleWith all due respect to heaven, its got nothing on Jackson Hole at dawn. A.J. DeRosa is heading out on a float trip down the Snake River. A native of Chicago, DeRosa arrived in this corner of Wyoming in 1972. Hes been gu
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Scottsdale by design
The desert has a certain starkness to it, says highly sought-after Scottsdale, Arizona, interior designer Judith Testani. She means that as a compliment. Its the Sonoran Deserts clean lines and open spaces that make her edgy work ― which can be found at the Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain resor
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Chasing gold
Chasing goldWith the upcoming 2004 Olympic Games, athletes are competing at Olympic team trials throughout California. Call soon for tickets ― seats go fast.JUN 5, SAN JOSEJudo and taekwondo. From $15. Rhythmic gymnastics and trampoline. Jun 19; from $15. San Jose State Event Center; www.ticket
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Aloha Secrets
HOW THE LOCALS LIVEIn my last book, The Descendants, the patriarch, a Honolulu attorney, takes a good look at his paradisiacal life and declares: “Paradise can go #!#% itself.” He obviously didn’t contribute to the Gallup Poll that each year determines that we Hawaii dwellers have the highest l
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Best Southern California Camping
Kings Canyon National Park Sunset Campground: At a pleasantly cool elevation and less than a mile from the Grant Grove of giant sequoias, this camp is an ideal base for exploring both Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. Forget something? The Grant Grove Village market and restaurant are a
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Frosty fantasies
Like the kid in the tub who makes a beard out of shampoo foam, theres a bit of the sculptor inside us all. For such artistes of the ephemeral, its hard to find a more malleable ― or more fun ― medium than snow. Its plentiful, free, easy to work with, and the sculpting techniques require little
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