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Palm Springs getaway
Think of Palm Springs as a cocktail: Mix one part Rat Pack
glamour, a shot of desert beauty, fill to the top of the glass with
balmy days, and stir up the perfect desert midwinter getaway. That
its only about 110 miles east of Hollywood has long been reason
enough for Angelenos to claim it as t
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Books on Broadway
Denverites love to read: 78 percent have a library card, and one of the nations largest independent bookstores ― the Tattered Cover― thrives here. But if you enjoy the hunt for a book almost as much as the reading of it, head for Broadway and its cluster of small, sometimes quirky, independent
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The lure of the harbor town
Its low tide on Yaquina Bay, Oregon, on the afternoon before the annual blessing of the fleet. Great blue herons fish the shallow channels that flow through the mudflats, where clam diggers in knee-high rubber boots poke at the liquid earth. An osprey wheels overhead as a fishing boat glides un
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Day 1
Hitting Main Street My moms first move was to drive to the grocery store for breakfast supplies―a good money-saving approach when you have a kitchen. A lifelong brand loyalist, my mom was thrilled to find Tab on the shelves; the soda is no longer stocked in the San Francisco Bay Area, where we
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Seattle dairy kings
Beads of moisture condense on the foggy windows of Beechers Handmade Cheese, but that doesnt deter the small crowd that has gathered to watch Brad Sinko as he stirs and cuts curds for Flagship, the shops signature, one-year-aged cheese. For the last 19 years, the fish throwers have stolen the l
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Waterfront wake
San Franciscos new four-star Hotel Vitale is a big deal to be sure: Its the citys first built-from-scratch hotel to open since 2001. But the bigger deal is the restful, contemplative mood the hotel cultivates, with nature-inspired rooms (from $269) that feature spectacular views, glassed-in lim
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Vegas biking
After undergoing open-heart surgery 10 years ago, Boulder City, Nevada, resident Brent Thomson wanted to recuperate by biking near his home, 25 miles southeast of Las Vegas. But there werent many trails close enough for an after-work ride, and doctors didnt recommend weekend warrior routines.On
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Californias Eastern Sierra natural hot springs
By Andy IsaacsonJack Kerouac and his “dharma bums” once used Bridgeport as a base to explore the Eastern Sierra.For me, though, it serves a slightly different purpose, as a gateway to a natural spa paradise: Hot waters gush to the surface in abnormally high concentration between the towns of Br
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Anybody out there?
The only thing more impressive than standing under a radio antenna dish 82 feet in diameter is standing under one thats inside a garage.Twenty-seven dishes of the VLA (Very Large Array) radio telescope, each of which weighs 230 tons, sprawl on a three-spoke track across New Mexicos beautiful Pl
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Wind River solitude
If silence is golden, then the cross-country trails of Washingtons Wind River Winter Recreation Area are the mother lode. The scolding of a chestnut-backed chickadee and the croaking of a curious raven are often the loudest sounds youll hear when skiing these trails in the Gifford Pinchot Natio
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One perfect day in Irvine, CA
Point me to the park: It’s smack in the middle of the O.C., near the intersection of the 5 and 405 freeways.
What it used to be: El Toro U.S. Marine Corps Air Station, from 1943 to 1999. And now? 160 acres of green glory have opened since 2007, with 1,187 more acres opening in stages in the ye
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Get off the beaten path near Santa Fe
The heart of Tesuque, New Mexico, is little more than a wide spot at a crossroads, scarcely hinting at the villages appeal as a destination for art lovers. With its cottonwood bosque setting, Tesuque offers a natural haven for artists making traditional crafts in home studios, among them a tins
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Explore San Franciscos Potrero Hill neighborhood
You might expect a neighborhood to get too big for its britches when its home to a culinary academy, at least half a dozen destination restaurants, world-class Anchor Steam beer, and an urban winery too. But not Potrero Hill. Maybe its the Hills apparent remoteness from the rest of San Francisc
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Taste seaside life in Moss Landing, California
Forget about Fishermans Wharf ― nowhere is the cadence of seaside life more fully celebrated than in this quiet beach town just north of Monterey.The excellent seafood at local eateries is more than enough reason to make a detour, but the biggest draw in early winter is the surrounding wildlife
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Malibu princess
For the giant coreopsis, only the coast will do. With a taste in
real estate that a Hollywood legend could appreciate, this member
of the sunflower family grows naturally only in coastal areas from
Malibu to the Central Coast, as well as on the Channel Islands. And
as plants go, its a bit of a
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5 Laguna Beach Shops
1. AreoSteve’s must-haves include recycled glass orchid vessels, which he uses as an unexpected way to display sand and shells; decoupage trays for tabletop and wall art; and hanging bamboo hurricane lanterns. 207 Ocean Ave.; 949/376-0535.2. Laguna SupplyLook for pop-y, graphic home and garden
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El Malpais National Monument day trip
Why go now: This volcanic landscape gets a burst of color when August monsoons bring late-summer bloomers.Elevation: You’re up there. Between 6,500 and 8,300 feet.Lay of the land: 114,000 acres of caves, lava fields, and spatter cones, surrounded by sandstone bluffs and some of the oldest Dougl
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Back to the ranch
Its a hot afternoon on the farm, and Tamara Fewell-Flowers is showing a rapt audience ― four 6-year-olds and their parents ― how to milk a cow. Fewell-Flowers, a historic site interpreter in character as an 1890s farm girl, deftly demonstrates the hand motions of proper milking technique with t
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Portland Day Trip
Fun in winter: North Williams Avenue ― with its bike lanes and organic eateries tucked away in the new Hub building (3808 N. Williams Ave.)―makes it easy to jump-start your New Year’s resolutions.Scene: A low-key urban vibe, courtesy of yoga studios and green indie shops and cafes.2,745: Number
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Travel
1. Best public transport
Here are three options that prove your daily commute doesnt
have to be a drag.
Bainbridge Island Ferry.
In Seattle the best cityscape view is from the rear deck of the
ferry at sunset, a half-mile out of its downtown port.
$6. Departs from Pier 52, 801 Alaska Way; 206
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