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Vegas big mystery
Its hard to keep a $2.7 billion secret. But casino-resort developer Steve Wynn is known for remarkable things. On April 28, Wynn Las Vegas is scheduled to open on the former site of the Desert Inn. And the question is: Just what is behind that 50-story shimmery bronze exterior? Like earlier Wyn
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Fun weekend in Huntington Beach, California
Book a crash pad: Try to get one of the waterfront rooms at the Shorebreak Hotel: 219, 221, 223, or 225, all of which have balconies facing the pier. From $199; 877/744-1117. Bone up: Consult the Riptionary on basic lingo, and get a history lesson at the Huntington Beach International Surfing M
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Savor Tomales Bay
Weve been hiking for hours along the Inverness Ridge Trail, above the shining blue ribbon of Tomales Bay, and were ravenous. Maybe its all the gazing at the water that leads my boyfriend, Peter, and me to look at each other and mouth the same word: oysters.Twenty minutes later, were sitting at
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Ferry out to Jetty Island for sand, sun, and fun
Starting this month, western Washingtonians have a happy
alternative to the states cold, rocky beaches, just a five-minute
ferry ride away from Everett. Think Gilligans Island, but with an
exit.
Part of manmade Jetty Islands charm lies in what it doesnt
have. No phones. No cars or roads or park
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Five Great ...
CANYONVILLE, OR Society members mark the January 25 birthday of Scotlands favorite son with music from bagpipes and Celtic harps. Call well ahead for tickets. Jan 22; $30. Seven Feathers Convention Center, exit 99 off I-5; 541/839-1111 ext. 1334.Douglas County Scottish Society.FIFE, WA A Nicht
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Along the Rio Grande
Spend a day exploring highlights along the 20-mile stretch of river from near downtown to Alameda Boulevard and youll discover one of Albuquerques most diverse summer destinations. Along the Rio Grande and the forest ― known locally by the Spanish word bosque (pronounced bohs-keh) ― locals walk
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Sausalito Walk 3
Bridgeway is the street locals often avoid ― its crowded and
full of souvenir shops and mediocre restaurants. But come at the
right time ― early morning or late at night, or on a rainy
day when crowds are scarce―and its hard not to be seduced by
Bridgeways irresistible views: to the east, the b
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Restaurants at Grand Teton and Jackson Hole
Where to enjoy a good meal, cup of coffee, or glass of wine in and around the park:
IN THE PARK
Jenny Lake Lodge Dining Room. The park’s most elegant dinner destination (jackets suggested) offers a more casual lunch. $$$$, reservations required for lunch and dinner; gtlc.com or 307/543-3352.
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Chico: Getting there, staying there
Chico is 60 miles southeast of Redding, at the juncture of State 32 and State 99. For information, contact the Chico Chamber of Commerce (300 Salem St.; 800/852-8570 or 530/891-5556).LodgingThe Goodman House Bed & Breakfast. Tastefully restored Craftsman house close to downtown, with five e
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Towns and attractions
Savor
British Columbias Okanagan
The Okanagan Valleys main city, Kelowna, is 206 miles ― a
five-hour drive ― east of Vancouver, B.C. You can fly to
Kelowna from Seattle or Vancouver. Late-summer daytime temperatures
average in the 80s; evenings stay warm. All prices are in Canadian
dollar
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Paddle your own canoe (or kayak) in Yuma, Arizona
Our boats slip quietly down the Colorado River, beneath the shadows of Yuma, Arizonas old Ocean-to-Ocean Highway Bridge, its name spelled out in lightbulbs along the girders. We pass a lone white egret parading through the reedy banks, as well as pedestrians, picnickers, and wading kids waving
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Santa Monica Mountains . . . by the book
For all the people, pavement, and pressure that define life in Los Angeles, there is an equal share of solitude, unspoiled beauty, and relief in and around the city. Its the Santa Monica Mountain range — a lovely swatch of topography that can save your sanity. You just need to know it personall
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Things to do in downtown Glendale, Arizona
Why go now: With 1.5 million lights brightening up 16 blocks, this neighborhood can get anyone into the holiday spirit.The vibe: Christmas bazaar in the Sonoran Desert.Drive time from Phoenix: 20 minutesNumber of shops: 61, mostly indie.Save your pennies: At the visitor center (closed Sun; 5800
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Twig art
Set against a mountain backdrop at the Santa Barbara Botanic
Garden, a two-story domed structure woven out of willow branches
rises beyond a wildflower meadow.
If you ever spent a childhood afternoon constructing a fort out
of a backyards found materials―cardboard boxes, crates, or
downed branc
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Puerto Vallarta for less
My travel buddy Samantha is thinking about becoming a mom, so we planned a final girls getaway before parenting makes trips more complicated. We hear kids arent cheap, and they stay that way, so she didnt want to spend a lot. But we did want a fabulous destination to mark a milestone decision.P
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Solar carousel
Why no one built a solar-powered carousel sooner is a mystery,
because theres no better recipe for fun than kids, sunshine,
animals, and tintinnabulous music. At Hoplands Solar Living
Institute―part of the decade-old Real Goods shop and public
gardens, 13 miles south of Ukiah, California―the 10
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Boulder, COs Creative Side
It takes only eight minutes to see that something big is happening in Boulder, Colorado. That’s about how long it takes to pedal through downtown—from your energy-bar stock-up at Whole Foods Market toward the Flatirons—assuming you can make it without stopping. Which is unlikely these days. As
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Eternal springs
Most springs are mere trickles of water seeping out of the
ground, but a handful in the Oregon Cascades command respect not
just for their size but for their unequaled beauty.
Perhaps most unexpected is the color of the water: Imagine
advertisements for Caribbean resorts - except here, youll f
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Touring the Edna Valley
The Edna Valley, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, winds for a dozen miles from Arroyo Grande to San Luis Obispo off State 227. For more area information, contact the San Luis Obispo County Visitors & Conference Bureau ( www.sanluisobispocounty.com, 800/634-1414, or 805/541-800
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Tuts return
Nebuchadnezzar never did it, nor could Hammurabi crack the code.
Among the legends of antiquity, only King Tut crossed over from
divine ruler to American idol. Now hes back, in an update of the
landmark 70s King Tut show, opening at the Los Angeles County
Museum of Art.
When last we saw Tut, it
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