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Cabin style
Whats the best way to create the feeling of a late-summer
woodland vacation? These four quick and easy decorating ideas smack
of chirping birds, mountain breezes, rushing streams, and mossy,
pine-scented campsites. A ramble through the neighborhood (or a
trip to the store) provides plenty of na
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Volunteer vacation
Its cold and dark and Im alone in a puny, mildewed tent nursing a blister and some seriously sore triceps. I figure its as good a time as any to take stock.When I decided to take a volunteer vacation, I thought it would be the best of both worlds: the satisfaction that comes from giving selfles
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A surf in the park
Wireless at
the beach
National parks have always been top destinations for travelers,
but now that many of them are online, theyre attracting virtual
visitors as well. Better yet, many parks now have webcams that make
it easier than ever―and much more fun―to plan your
summer vacation. Here are
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Go out and play
What happens when the head of the worlds largest recreational
gear and clothing store decides to focus all his energy on getting
kids passionate about the outdoors? Dennis Madsen, the former
president and CEO of REI who recently retired after 39 years with
the company, is about to find out with
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Playful cameras
Lightweight, portable, and decidedly low-tech, these two cameras
go where more expensive ones cant, encouraging spontaneous,
off-the-cuff photography.
The Lomographic Pop 9 (top right; $36;
www.amazon.com) has nine lenses
that snap at the same time. And the Lomo SuperSampler (top left;
$35;
w
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Best Camping: Washington, Oregon, & More
WASHINGTON
1. Cape Disappointment State Park, Southwest of Ilwaco
The campground launches you into 1,880 pristine acres at the end of the Long Beach Peninsula. Wander 27 miles of beach, or go clamming or fishing. Sites 104 and 105 have great beach access. $19; 360/902-8844; book at parks.wa.g
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Seven birding basics
How do you start bird-watching? Its simple: purchase binoculars and a field guide, and youre on your way. But the following advice will help you become a much better birder faster.1 Use a checklist. Many good birding sites (including most of those listed here) supply visitors with checklists of
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Day 1: Spiritual enlightenment
Our blue-and-white room at the Normandy Inn was small but cheery, and it didnt hurt that it was close to the shore. The off-season rate made it a great deal: For two nights with 10 percent hotel tax, the tab came to $173.80. We also left a $5 room tip.We liked the Candlelight Inn too―the room w
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Time for Tennyson
In 1995, when Denvers Elitch Gardens left its Tennyson Street and West 38th Avenue site and moved downtown, you could almost see the area start to fade. But as young families began moving into the Berkeley Park neighborhoods affordable bungalows, Tennyson started its comeback.Its turning around
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Racing dragons
The gun goes off and six dragon boats dart forward, propelled by 22-person crews moving in unison, like so many 45-foot-long, multilimbed beasts. Drummers pound a fast-paced beat that drowns out the sound of paddles cutting through the water, and the crowd goes nuts.Welcome to the 10th Annual S
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Easter made easy
The flower technique for the eggs can be used on metal buckets, to
give them a retro, 50s-inspired look. We used lightweight metal
buckets ― available at most paint stores ― but any
bucket with a smooth surface will work. The flowers can be peeled
off so you can reuse the buckets if you want.
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Food and flicks
Now on the scene is metal sculptor Kevin Spitzer and architect Kate Spitzers new Central Cinema, where food- and flick-loving locals have a high-style spot to congregate in the formerly fringe Central District.Central Cinema, which opened in May, serves up classic, local-interest, gay and lesbi
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Top Camping: New Mexico, Arizona, & More
ARIZONA
1. Cave Springs Campground, Sedona
Set in shaded Oak Creek Canyon, Cave Springs is surrounded by red sandstone walls and has its own creek. Hit the water holes at Slide Rock State Park ($10 per vehicle; azstateparks.com), about 5 miles down the road. $20; redrockcountry.org or 928/527
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Old Egypt, new blooms
The air in San Joses Rose Garden region carries a sweet scent this month, as 3,500-plus rosebushes hit their peak bloom in the districts namesake park. The quiet neighborhood of bungalows and Spanish villas at the citys north end juxtaposes this fleeting spring celebration with the West Coasts
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5 circular patios
How to build
a circular patio
Theres something inherently comforting about a circle. Put
yourself in the center of a circular patio, for instance, and its
gentle curves seem to embrace you. A circle is the ideal form for a
satellite deck or patio where you can relax over morning coffee,
dine a
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More Western Wanderings
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combines! (6/05)
Farmer-gladiators face off in Lind, Washington
Gotta getta
alpaca (5/05)
Good-bye ostrich! Vaya con dios, llama! The alpaca is the
exotic livestock of tomorrow
Sideways in
Santa Ynez (4/05)
The movie has become such a phenomenon, you c
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More rafting photos
Photos: Brown Cannon III
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Ultimate desert road trip
Late afternoon. A weekday. I am floating in a saltwater pool at Palm Springs Orbit In with a sake cocktail in hand. Palm trees stretch to a blue curaçao sky. The rocky San Jacintos rise beyond, bronze in the days last light. My gal, Red, idly reads in a white chaise longue. Tonight, a great dinn
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Alta: The last great ski resort
I had such a crush on him when I was a kid,” says my friend Didi Linburn, pigtails peeking out from beneath her pink ski helmet rather than the wool pompom hat she wore as a kid. I peer into the tiny ski shop at the Alta Peruvian Lodge and catch a glimpse of a cute guy in glasses behind the cou
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BARGAIN BEACH VACATIONQ: Weve both fallen in love with Hawaii. Weve been twice in the last year and discovered a deep need for the sandy, sunny saltiness of Waikiki. Trouble is,
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