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Tour Whistler
Bears and berriesGetting aroundWhistler lies about 80 miles north of Vancouver, British Columbia. From the Vancouver airport, drive or take a bus to the resort. You dont need a car in the main village, but youll want to reserve one before you arrive (either at the airport or in Whistler) for at
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Winter wanderings in the Diablo Range
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The horses fidget as we swing into our saddles. Were hemmed
in by the ridges of the Su
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Drilling Down: Fracking Resources
Center for Biological Diversity examines the environmental perils associated with drilling the Monterey Shale: biologicaldiversity.org.Center for Law, Energy & the Environment at Berkeley Law studied the Monterey, looking at water impacts and policy: law.berkeley.edu.Council on Foreign Rela
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Chico spring break
Surrounded by almond farms and dramatic rocky buttes at the northeastern border of the Sacramento Valley, this idyllic college town is still dogged by a 1980s-era frat-boys-gone-wild party-school reputation. The truth is that the school ― and the town ― are lively but no longer raucous. (That i
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San Clemente, CA day trip
Why go now: The surf’s up, but the pace is slowed down in this charming small town, where fine wine and farmstands meet big waves and a chill surfer vibe.Easy-peasy pull-over: It’s right off I-5, so you can’t beat it for beach convenience.Or go carless: Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner chugs alongsi
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Grand Teton National Park
Meet the park. Now that Jackson Hole, Wyoming is a preferred retreat for Hollywood, Washington D.C. and Wall Street elites, some of the richest and most powerful people on the planet can look out their front door and see Grand Teton National Park.But they shouldn’t have all the fun. Grand Teton
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The FortMusic at the Rocks
Famous as the rainy setting of U2s Sunday Bloody Sunday music video, the Red Rocks Amphitheatre near Morrison, Colorado, is arguably one of the most dramatic venues in the world.The Rocks, as locals call it, ramps up its summer season with Big Head Todd and the Monsters on June 4. You can stret
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Five great Southern California dog parks
BRENTWOODBarrington Dog Park. Theres a peaceful urban-oasis aura to this beautifully maintained 1 1/2-acre spot with tall shade trees tucked into the Barrington Recreation Center. Sunrise-sunset Wed-Mon, 10 a.m.-sunset Tue. 330 S. Barrington Ave.; 310/476-4866.ENCINOSepulveda Basin Off-Leash Do
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Cozy kiva fireplace lounges in Santa Fe
Cowgirl BBQ & Western Grill. Santa Fes hopping après-ski restaurant and saloon offers live music nightly ― think jangly singer-songwriters. Grab a margarita or one of a dozen tap brews, and warm your chaps alongside either of two roaring fires. $. 319 Guadalupe St. S.; 505/982-2565.Dragon R
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The Big Island: Dramatic geography, ancient wonders
Move over, says Leimomi Mookini Lum, gently but firmly.
You drive too fast. Pulling over on an empty road in North
Kohala, I slide across the seat and let her drive.
Even behind the wheel she is regal in a brilliant blue
floral-print blouse and blue slacks. Gold bracelets jangle on her
wrist;
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Return to San Anselmo
San Anselmo cherishes its history. The central Marin town anchored by the russet slopes of Red Hill and the meandering path of Corte Madera Creek is known for its antiques stores and vintage clothing shops.But last winter many mementos were lost over New Years weekend, when the creek overflowed
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Backroad discovery
Highway 20 can be driven in five hours; a two- or three-day tour offers opportunities to linger.Sierra and Gold CountryContact the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce (800/655-6569).1. Sierra Discovery Trail. Easy 1-mile loop and picnic area. Take Bowman Lake Rd. 1/2 mile off State Hwy. 20, 4 1/2 m
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Mexico travel safety
Best places to visitPuerto Vallarta/Sayulita. The spasms of drug violence in areas surrounding Puerto Vallarta do not seem to have affected the beach city itself. Try Hacienda San Angel, a lovely boutique hotel set among bougainvillea-traced villas in the terra-cotta-tiled downtown. Go north to
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Journey into Tucson
Shadowed and glowing in the low, fading sun before dusk, the Sonoran Desert on the eastern edge of Tucson comes alive in all its complex beauty. The spines of cholla glow, their prickly malice deceptively rendered as a benign woolly aura. The furrows of the saguaros deepen, and wildflowers ? or
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Winter hikes
True hiking fans dont let a recent rain or pounding snowstorm keep them off the trails. Along the Front Range, savvy Coloradans head for weatherproof pathways, like the three easy (and scenic) routes we list here. All paved, these trails stay hikeable through the worst that winter has to offer.
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Everything roses
Seen one too many chaotic spring-mix bouquets lately? A
noteworthy new spot in San Francisco cuts the clutter by focusing
on just a single kind of flower throughout the shop: roses. Called
Au Nom de la Rose, its the first U.S. outpost of a successful
chain of all-rose florists in France. Waft i
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Applegate Valley: Oregons rugged wine region
Meticulously tended grapevines ― Chardonnay and Viognier, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon ― march up the steep, narrowing canyon above Wooldridge Creeks wood-and-stone winery. Curiously, tangled along the vineyards edge are a few unkempt rows of Chardonnay. A sacrificial hedge, explains Applegate
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Seeing Anza
For area information, contact the Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce (800/559-5524).Anza-Borrego Desert State ParkAlthough bloom is highly variable, depending on rainfall and temperatures, wildflowers typically peak in the first half of March and last about two weeks. Bloom continues into Apri
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Magic at light
This winter, follow the paved road up into the Gallatin Range of
the Rocky Mountains, continue past the venerable Big Sky Ski
Resort, and youll come to the newest of Montanas 16 ski areas:
Moonlight Basin. Located on 11,166-foot Lone Mountains north side,
the resort features summit views of the
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Things to do in Upper Newport Bay, California
Why go in spring: Locals come to this Southern California bay year-round to hike, bike, and escape the sound of freeway traffic. But with wildflowers like California sagebrush at their peak, the wetlands are at their best in April.Regulars call it: The Back Bay.Bragging rights: With about 1,000
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