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Angel Island ferry hop
As the daughter of the Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry lines founding captain, Maggie McDonogh grew up on this ferry. Now shes the captain, with two kids of her own. Here are Captain Moms ideas for a great day on and off the ferry.Getting thereThe Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry leaves from the dock in d
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Mountain bike basics
No doubt you have some good excuses for missing the
mountain-biking bandwagon. You were too busy training for a
marathon. Youre not so stable on pavement in the first place
― much less on dirt. But once you pedal onto a single-track
trail through a field of wildflowers, or coast down a hill as
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Where to watch the Kinetic Sculpture Race
Not ready to race your own kinetic sculpture? Dont worry. Watching
is plenty of fun. The three-day race always runs on Memorial Day
weekend (May 27-29 this year). For race information, go to
http://kineticsculpturerace.org;
check out
www.redwoodvisitor.org for
general visitor information.
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Standard in L.A.
1. SAN DIEGO, CA
Altitude Sky Bar And Garden Lounge
Even if the Padres arent your team, there is something cool
about looking down on a game from this bar 22
dizzying
stories above San Diego. And even when the sluggers are away, the
place puts on a show: Eight-foot screens show
American Ido
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Dig the Doug Fir
The snows of Mt. Hood may be 50 miles due east, but at the Doug Fir Lounge on East Burnside Street, theres a restaurant and bar with a rustic mountain mood.The site of a motel diner four decades ago, the Doug Fir has taken the 60s groove and updated it with log cabin chic. On tap are hot bands
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Camping list
Must-have packing listRule #1 Borrow or rent gear the first few times you go to get a feel for what you’ll really use. To that end, here’s a list that’ll work for a car-camping trip._ Tent_ Ground cloth_ Sleeping pad_ Sleeping bag_ Pillow_ Flashlights with fresh batteries_ Lantern_ Camp stove_
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Top Wellness Retreats
Work with a spiritual leader
Shambhala. Their brand of soulfulness is more about group study than zipping your lips. The 600-acre sanctuary two hours from Denver has a long list of classes—on ancient wisdom, spiritual healing, and, yes, meditation if you like—plus lots of time to just meander
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The basics of surfing
Surfboard. Youll want a board you can handle: Longer,
wider, and thicker is easier. Board size also depends on the height
and weight of the rider: Bigger surfers generally ride bigger
boards. Find a good surf shop and ask lots of questions. New long
boards range from $450 to $650―for beginners
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Factory made, site finished
Factory made, site finished
The Sunset Breezehouse normally arrives about
three months after the factory takes the order, with another
month for button-up work at the site. For display purposes
at Celebration Weekend, the process is condensed.
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Where to learn
Any course you choose should teach the basics of packing
light, planning meals, map and compass skills, and leave-no-trace
sanitation tactics. For more tips, read Basic Essentials
Backpacking, by Harry Roberts (The Globe Pequot Press, 1999;
$7.95).
National Outdoor Leadership
School (from $2,
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Wings over the West
Many years ago, I walked down to our familys basement and
discovered a bird book from the 1930s. It was tattered and
dog-eared, and its margins bore notes in my mothers girlish hand.
When I asked my mother about it, she explained that it dated from
her childhood in Seattle. She told me it had
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Maneuver like a pro
Understand your guides commands, follow them quickly and accurately, and your team will navigate the rapids like a well-oiled machine.Hard! means do it twice as fast and with all your strength, usually because theres an obstacle in the water that you must maneuver around.Stop! tells everyone to
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Gear up
Your comfort can range from too cold to too hot within minutes ― and everything will get wet ― so wear lightweight synthetic fibers that have a wide temperature range and dry quickly. Heres a packing list.• Snug-fitting hat with a brim• Waterproof, sweatproof sunscreen• Sunglasses with a strap•
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Sunset goes camping
IN THIS STORY:
Gear guide
Checklist
Good eats
Gourmet Smores
Building the campfire
The perfect campsite
Fireside stories
In the summer of 2002, some of Sunsets editorial staff and
their assorted spouses and children staged an off-site meeting,
Sunset-style: We went camping in the forests of
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Hidden hacienda
Fresh off a visit to Santa Fe, most people set the cruise control on 60 mph, blast up the Española Valley toward Taos on U.S. 84/285 ― and breeze right by a romantic treasure. Their loss.Tucked on the Rio Grandes banks near the hamlet of Alcalde is Historic Los Luceros, a lush, 140-acre estate
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Walks to live for
Inspiration for good walks comes easily in the West. Here we have a wealth of scenic pathways in our parks and along our rivers, lakes, and beaches. Discover one close to home or find one during your travels, and youll see stress evaporate, get a runners high, and sharply reduce your risk of he
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Gear guide
Backpack. Try on several fully loaded packs; the right fit
is essential. Opt for an internal frame for better stability.
Choose pack size according to the length of the trip. From
$100.
Tent. Look for maximum size and minimum weight. From
$100.
Sleeping bag. Get one thats water-resistant but
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Getting out the door
Regular exercise can add years to your life, largely by keeping
heart disease at bay. The trick, as we all know, is simply to get
moving. But on some days that seems especially hard: Its cold,
youre busy, your routine is out of whack. What to do when youve
got the workout blues? Here are some t
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Prepare to swim
You may find yourself in the river without benefit of a raft between you and the water, either because the guide has said youre in a safe rapid to swim or because strong turbulence has bounced you overboard. Either way, follow some basic safety guidelines and youll make the most of it.• Keep yo
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Exploring Bainbridge Island
For information, start with the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce (206/842-3700).LodgingThe island has one motel but lots of B&Bs and guesthouses. Go to www.bainbridgelodging.com and www.bainbridgevacations.com to sort through them.Fuurin-Oka Futon & Breakfast. Japanese-style guesth
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