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History in Oregon
The oldest known inhabitants of what is now the state of Oregon lived along the shores of huge lakes in the Klamath Lakes Basin some 10,000 years ago. Here they fished and hunted ducks…
In Two Weeks in Oregon
Plan on spending 2 weeks in Oregon and you'll get a much better sense of this state's diverse landscapes. You'll also get to spend more time exploring the great outdoors and taking…
In One Week in Oregon
Oregon is a big state, so don't expect to see it all in a week's vacation. However, if your vision of Oregon includes everything from forests of towering trees to snowcapped volcanic…
The Best Outdoor Pursuits in San Francisco
San Francisco is surprisingly nature-filled for a city, and thanks to the year-round mild weather, residents are all about soaking up the great outdoors. So don some layers, grab your…
Neighborhoods in San Francisco
Fisherman’s Wharf AttractionsOnce known as Meiggs’ Wharf and extending 200 feet farther out into the bay than it does now, the pier was built by developer Henry Meiggs as part of his…
Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco
The Presidio In October 1994, the Presidio passed from the U.S. Army to the National Park Service and became one of a handful of urban national parks that combines historical,…
Neighborhoods Worth a Visit in San Francisco
Fisherman's Wharf Once known as Meiggs’ Wharf and extending 200 feet farther out into the bay than it does now, the pier was built by developer Henry Meiggs as part of his…
Bandera in Austin
Bandera is a small town of 1,000 inhabitants 30 miles west of Boerne. Take Hwy. 46 west to Hwy. 16 and turn right. Bandera began as a lumber camp in 1853, harvesting cypress trees…
The Northern Lakes in Austin
One of the nice things about touring these lakes is that you have to take it slow: The roads that wind around them force you to meander rather than beeline it to your destination. And,…
Special-Interest Sightseeing in San Antonio
Exploring San Antonio’s Hispanic Heritage A Hispanic heritage tour is almost redundant in San Antonio, which is a living testament to the role Hispanics have played in shaping the…
Corpus Christi
If you're in San Antonio, you're only 2 1/2 hours from the ocean and some of the best stretches of Texas coastline. The communities around Corpus Christi and Copano Bays have a lot…
Fredericksburg
A picturesque town of 10,000, about equidistant (75 miles) from San Antonio and Austin, Fredericksburg attracts visitors from both cities on weekends and holidays—with good reason.…
The Best Ways to Spend Time on the Water in Utah
Strawberry Reservoir: The number-one trout fishery in Utah for both cutthroat and rainbow, this gem of a lake is set magnificently among tall pines. You're really out in the woods…
The Best Mountain Biking in Utah
Brian Head Resort: At 11,307 feet, there may not be a lot of oxygen, but the air is pure and clear, and the biking is great -- especially when you can ride a chairlift up and bike…
National Parks in Utah
Southern Utah practically bursts its seams with five delightful national parks, plus a national recreation area and monument. In addition, the Navajo Nation is home to wondrous…
The Historic District in Singapore
When Sir Stamford Raffles first sailed up the Singapore River, he saw a small fishing and trading village along the banks and a thick overgrowth of jungle and mangrove forest creeping…
The People in Singapore
Many tourists come to Singapore for the shopping or the sights, but I love the people. Most often, when you travel in foreign lands, the people you meet are other international…
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving in Southwest Coast Beach Resorts
The best dive operation in Guánica is Sea Venture Dive Copamarina (tel. 787/821-0505, ext. 729), part of the Copamarina Beach Resort. Copamarina has a long pier where fishing is…
Environment in Cook Islands
The Cook Islands are divided both geographically and politically into a Southern Group and a Northern Group. The nine islands of the Southern Group are high enough to have hills, but…
Tahiti Iti in Tahiti
Tahiti Iti is much less sparsely populated and developed than its bigger twin, Tahiti Nui. Paved roads dead-end about halfway down its north and south sides. A series of cliffs plunge…
Beaches in Fethiye and Oludeniz
The coarse sands of Çalis Beach lie on Fethiye Bay, 5km (3 miles) north of the downtown and stretch for about 1.6km (a mile). Çalis Beach is lined with the icons of mass tourism:…
Hoover Dam & Lake Mead in Las Vegas
30 miles SE of Las Vegas This is one of the most popular excursions from Las Vegas, visited by upward of 7 million people annually. Why should you join them? Because Hoover Dam is…
Parks and Reserves in Las Vegas
Lake Mead National Recreation Area Under the auspices of the National Park Service, 1.5-million-acre Lake Mead National Recreation Area was created in 1936 around Lake Mead (the…
Outdoor Activities in Las Vegas
Biking Bicycle rentals can be arranged through the concierge at most of the major hotels in town. If you’d prefer to do it on your own, check out Las Vegas Cyclery (tel 702/596-2953;…
Favorite Experiences Outside the City in Vancouver
Snowboarding on Cypress Mountain: Site of the Winter Olympics’ snowboarding events, this small but mighty ski hill is only about 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Ziplining on…