Postcards From the West

Nov. 10, 2014

Do’s and don’ts when visiting the Alamo and San Antonio.

Oct. 10, 2014

Do’s and don’ts when visiting Seattle’s Pike Place Historic District (See the full story here)

June 20, 2014

Do's and don'ts when visiting Durango, Colo. (See the full story here)Note: If you’re driving from Albuquerque, don’t automatically take the 218-mile route by way of U.S. 550 and Cuba, N.M., that Google Maps recommends. If you can, make time for the more scenic 277-mile route on U.S. 84, passing ...

May 16, 2014

Do's and don'ts when visiting the Redwood Coast (See the full story here)

April 19, 2014

In the Hanalei area, the burgers come with a side of humor at Bubba's and a pleasant scene is baked into baked goods at Kilauea Bakery. A list of places and activities, plus, a Kilauea Lighthouse tip.

Nov. 22, 2013

Union Station, an L.A. setting for so many movie and TV stories, is living history with a promising future in the works.

Nov. 21, 2013

In their Postcards From the West series, writer Christopher Reynolds and photographer Mark Boster search for new angles and forgotten history among some of the most iconic views in the American West.

Oct. 25, 2013

Casual or gourmet food options. Surprising places to spend the night. And a way to get closer to the animals.

Sept. 27, 2013

Do's and don'ts across the miles of Monument Valley. The story: Monument Valley: A stark beauty deep in Navajo country

Aug. 23, 2013

Some tips for dining, lodging and what to see in Portland, Oregon. The story: Portland's quirky comeback kid

July 19, 2013

Some tips for dining, lodging and what to see, and how best to use the cable cars. The story: San Francisco's famed cable cars

June 6, 2013

Leave your car and take the shuttle to roam Yosemite Valley. And don't forget to see the Ahwahnee hotel.