Tamara Gane

Anyone who appreciates fine wine is spoiled for choice in California.
Along its long coast, unique microclimates make for designated wine regions that produce vintages famous worldwide. In-the-know tasters might seek out lesser-visited destinations like Paso Robles near San Luis Obispo, or the Santa Ynez Valley near Santa Barbara. But among connoisseurs of California reds, whites and bubblies, two regions stand apart: Napa and Sonoma.
Both an easy drive from San Francisco, each of these count...

Napa Valley is synonymous with luxury. Posh hotels, chef-driven restaurants and extravagant tasting fees cemented that reputation decades ago.
But at its core, Napa is farm country— a place where people dig in the dirt and make a living from the land. Despite all odds, this gives Napa a grounded feeling, even in its swankiest spaces. At the end of the day, visitors come to Napa Valley because they love food, wine and beautiful scenery. It’s a passion shared by the community of this incredible...

Oregon is like dozens of vacation destinations rolled into one.
In addition to the natural beauty of its many landscapes, the Beaver State is home to vineyards, dazzling cities and exciting cultural events like the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. The only catch? With so many options, you can easily spend a fortune on your itinerary.
Luckily, this doesn’t have to be the case. With a little planning, you can visit Oregon on a budget. These travel hacks will help you see bucket list Oregon location...

Oregon’s wild spaces are a hiker’s dream.
You can spend a lifetime wandering a world of forests, waterfalls, mountaintops, beaches and high desert canyons. Even more important than this rich diversity of landscapes, Oregon’s trails celebrate the rich diversity of hikers. From adrenaline-fueled climbs in Crater Lake National Park to a wheelchair-accessible promenade along the Pacific Ocean, everyone is invited to experience the great outdoors in the Beaver State.
Are you ready to go exploring?...

Spectacular scenery, dynamic cities, and culinary adventures make it hard to run out of things to do in Oregon, but it would be fun to try.

If Oregon were a painting it would be a giant canvas splattered with a million colors. It would be a work of art one could interpret how they want. For some, the Beaver State is all about the urban delights of a city like Portland; for others, Oregon is about the rugged beauty of places like the Pacific Ocean, the high desert, the mountains, or Crater Lake National Park.

This variety is what makes Oregon so appealing. You can return year after year an

In Lake Tahoe, the peaks of the Sierra Nevada rise above turquoise waters so clear you can peer more than 70 feet below the surface. In winter, skiers prize the Tahoe Basin’s 14 ski areas, while in summer, people flock to beaches, hiking and biking trails. Perhaps the best time to visit Lake Tahoe is the shoulder seasons in spring and fall when the region is less crowded and hotel rooms are more affordable.
In addition to its natural beauty, Lake Tahoe’s location is within driving distance of...

With soft golden sand and clear, blue waters reflecting the rugged peaks of the Sierra Nevada, Lake Tahoe’s beaches are astonishingly beautiful.
There’s a catch, though: of this alpine lake’s 72 miles of shoreline, only 34 miles are open to the public. And that public shoreline is in high demand indeed; Lake Tahoe’s beaches are often at capacity from Memorial Day through the end of September.
To put it mildly, public beach access here can be confusing to first-time visitors. Which is why we’v...

Dinner with a view doesn't have to be in a restaurant
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You don’t have to choose between the great outdoors and bucket-list dining experiences. The best of both worlds coexist on these ultimate adventures for foodies. We’re talking about activities like picnicking with llamas in Vail, hunting for truffles in Oregon, and sipping glacier-ice cocktail...

Alaska has eight national parks, each incredible in its own right. But Kenai Fjords National Park stands apart.
When Mother Nature created Earth, she placed Alaska at the top like a crown: a shining, perfect example of her handiwork. The Alaska wilderness was so vast it seemed like a world unto itself, and that remains today. Alaska feels remote,...

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There are more than 16,000 golf courses in the U.S., but many are private. But you don’t have to book a room at a swanky resort or be a member of a private club to snag a tee time at some of the top public golf courses around the country.
Designed by renowned architects, these public golf courses have kille...

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If you love the great outdoors but aren’t fond of roughing it, glamping is the way to go. Short for glamorous camping, the best glamping getaways combine activities like stargazing or exploring national parks with creature comforts like feather-soft beds and indoor plumbing.
Glamping means staying in luxury treehouses, vintage trailers, tiny hous...

Expert advice to keep seasickness at bay
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If you’re preparing for a cruise, you may wonder how to avoid motion sickness. After all, nothing spoils the magic of seeing a whale breach or a sunset at sea like nausea or dizziness. Even the most experienced cruisers could fall prey to seasickness on a cruise ship, but this doesn't mean you should chang...

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Mark Twain famously called Lake Tahoe “the fairest picture the whole earth affords,” and 153 years later, it’s hard to argue he was wrong. The lake is a beguiling hue of turquoise so clear you can peer more than 70 feet beneath the surface. Just above, the jagged...