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Virginia City, a place with history

Destination: historic Viginia City is only 45 minutes away from Reno. Outpost writer Stacy McCarthy shows her future in-laws the history and fun of Virginia City.

Historic daytrip down Highway 88

Destination: historic Jackson, Calif. Outpost writer Jerri Conrad took a daytrip, drove past Carson City Highway 88, which twists and turns though Amador County, Calif. The drive was peaceful and the scenery in the Sierra was spectacular.



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San Francisco Travel Links
Use these simple links to help plan your next trip to the Bay Area.

Travels with Steinbeck
Salinas, Calif., boasts the new Steinbeck Center and the author's boyhood home, two attractions not to be missed. But skip Cannery Row and read the book instead.

Small town adventures lie in Paradise Valley
Paradise Valley, one of Nevada's best-kept secrets, takes visitors back to the days when a school, a post office, a bar, a store and a church made up the entire town.

A quick trip west leads to a fruitful land of professional athletics -Northern California is home to eight professional teams that offer a reprieve from the professional sports vacuum of Reno.

Accessible travel gives wheelers freedom - Companies catering to disabled travelers help ensure hassle-free visits, even in countries without the Americans with Disabilities Act.

On the 'Hunt' for a California beach escape - Huntington Beach, Calif., provides an inexpensive getaway for those beached in the L.A. area.

Bellagio says 'ciao' to Las Vegas - A billion-dollar hotel introduces a new wave of Las Vegas excess.

Eastern Plumas County provides escape from city life - Short day trip from Reno leaves long impression.

Outdoor fun attracts visitors to Lone Pine, Calif. - Fishermen, sports enthusiasts, even honeymooners find plenty to do in the shade of eastern Sierra Nevada.

Photo essays: Nevada museums preserve history - Take a virtual trip through time at three Nevada museums.

Apple Hill: More than an apple a day - A day trip from Reno lets visitors reap the rewards of a fruitful California summer.

Black Rock Desert is hot fun in the wintertime - Hot springs and great camp sites lure cool-weather visitors.

Photo essay: Pyramid Lake reveals colors - Some views and moods captured during seasonal changes.

Caribou Wilderness packs a hiker's dream - Cascade flatlands give backpackers easy hikes.

California inn provides pleasant weekend - Peace and quiet prevail at Pleasanton's Evergreen Bed and Breakfast.

City slicker joins Old West cattle drive - A reporter discovers what happens when you combine cow patties, horse flies and city slickers in the high desert.

Genoa's success sweetens town's coffers - Annual dance and festival helps Genoa raise money for town improvements.


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