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Santa Fe to Taos Santa Fe. Downtown at 7 a.m., well before the tourist town stirs, Im scarfing a breakfast of red-hot blue corn enchiladas at Tia Sophias. A twine of Spanish and English conversation fills the air; the citys civil servants flock here for breakfast. A warning on the menu ― not responsible for too
Kapiolani Park and Waikikis main street We stayed at the Queen Kapiolani Hotel. The appeal of this somewhat divey abode on the eastern border of Waikiki is its location: across from lush green Kapiolani Park and only a block from the beach. Our room was tired but clean and had an incredible view of the surf. And we got a great deal;
Take Tucsons trolley Infused with a collegiate blend of good times and artsy energy, the area around the University of Arizona has an urban vitality unlike any other Tucson neighborhood.Take the trolley to the university and the nearby commercial area of Fourth Avenue to relive your college years while discovering
Wonder and whimsy A visit to a sculpture garden offers a breath of fresh air, both in the literal sense and the figurative one. Its a chance to enjoy the outdoors while seeing how artists interpret our native landscape. In the Bay Area, sculpture garden experiences range from an Oakland refuge that is great for
How you can help Several groups active in Rio Grande conservation and bosque preservation offer educational programs and sponsor hands-on restoration projects. Amigos Bravos. Focus is on water quality, the environment, and educating the people who live along the Rio Grande and its tributaries. (505) 924-2223
Five great New Mexico rambles on horseback ALBUQUERQUENorth Valley Equestrian Center. After riding through the rivers bosque, splash with your steed in the Rio Grande. A favorite out-and-back heads to quaint Corrales, stopping for lunch at the village pizzeria. $30 per hour. 505/890-4338.CHAMAThe Ranch. Aint no place in this country I a
Grand Canyon lodging Historic lodge to modern motel, find the lodging just right for your trip. RATES: $ inexpensive under $100 $$ moderate $100-$175 $$$ expensive $175-$250 $$$$ splurge $250 and up IN THE PARK South Rim All South Rim lodging reservations are made through Xanterra Parks & Resorts: grandcany
Starting point: San Francisco San Francisco is one of those cities people think they know ― either from actual visits to Coit Tower or Ghirardelli Square, or from all those set-in-San Francisco movies that range from elegantly disturbing (Vertigo) to sunny and romantic (J. Los The Wedding Planner).Still, familiar as it is,
Little Tokyo in L.A. The closest you can come to experiencing Japan without a ride across the Pacific is in Little Tokyo, one of the few remaining Japantowns in the United States.The neighborhood is changing fast as downtown L.A. becomes a hot spot again ― but for now, a refreshingly simple Japanese aesthetic still
Seasons greetings, Charlie Brown SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA―Walk into the museum and there they are: The kid with the blanket, his big-mouthed sister. The floppy-eared beagle and the round-headed boy. They are, quite likely, as familiar to you as your own family. It was a gift, says Jean Schulz of her late husbands talent in creat
Much to do in Manitou, Colorado The Native American founders of Manitou Springs couldnt have picked a happier home, tucked between the Garden of the Gods and majestic Pikes Peak. Still bubbling with drinkable mineral water, this now-bohemian enclave boasts whimsical shops, a slew of really good restaurants, and miles of natur
Sunnyvale surprise Discovering Sunnyvales South Murphy Avenue is as exciting as finding a $20 bill in the pocket of a favorite coat. The Silicon Valley town is most often associated with high-tech companies and acres of suburbia. But tucked away from the main thoroughfares, the downtown stretch of South Murphy m
Central Montana: 5–8 days GREAT FALLS The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center (406/727-8733) offers the Wests best overview of the expedition. The annual Lewis & Clark Festival (Jun 23-27; 406/452-5661) features reenactments, float trips, hikes, and other fun. For Great Falls lodging and din
We’ll take Manhattan Above a booth at Uncle Bills Pancake House, a small mural celebrates the glories of a summer day in Manhattan Beach.Glance from your macadamia nut pancakes and youll see artist Sarah Napolitanos painting of a sailboat out on the bay. Nearby, surfers ride waves that roll onto a broad, sandy beac
Columbine country Pamela Irwin knows just where to look for Rocky Mountain columbine. Aquilegia caerulea is among her favorite wildflowers for its fairylike, woodland quality. Colorados state flower, the blue-and-white blooms are not only elegant but also wide ranging, found from the foothills to the high mounta
Feat of clay One good way to take the pulse of the nation is to scan the vast electronic yard sale that is eBay. There, once youve browsed the Malibu Barbies and 1973 Chevy Vega repair manuals, you can type in Van Briggle Pottery. When you do, your screen will fill up with items like van briggle three india
Southwest Day Trip: Tempe, AZ Why go to Tempe now: Long equated with ASU football, this neighborhood has quietly emerged as a hot arts destination. ASU’s campus has a dozen art galleries and collections, and September kicks off the season of plays, concerts, and exhibitions.What started it all: The opening of the dazzling T
Hey dudes Why visit a Colorado dude ranch in winter? There are no cows to punch and even horseback riding is iffy. Still, some ranches remain open. And for a few, the season brings unmatched tranquillity and snow-draped beauty. At these five theres lots to do, and as a bonus, some rates are in the deep f
Falling for Fallbrook Fallbrook doesnt look avant-garde. Main Street is a brick time capsule of 1950s California, where you can whistle the tune from The Andy Griffith Show as you buy envelopes, shoes, bike tires, and Bazooka gum. But for the last 10 years, the charmingly retro stores of this northern San Diego Co
Wild nature WildSpring Guest Habitat. Its a name that conjures up lovely things like water and a memorable natural setting, and a place as comfortable as home. This mini resort that opened last July in Port Orford, on the southern Oregon coast delivers on both counts.The five shingled guest cottages scatte

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