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EnCompass^® The AAA Companion

September \| October 2004 Volume 78 Issue 5

F E A T U R E S

Pride and Pioneers BY DAN LEETH

Journey into Northeast Colorado's colorful past in this Mini Tour.
VROOOOOOOM! BY MILTON FULLMAN
The Richard Petty Driving Experience puts you in a very special driver's seat.

Big Cats BY ROD MANUEL
Mountain lion sightings are on the rise: How likely are you to see one?

Romantic and Relaxed BY JEFF MILLER
How a luxury small-ship cruise stacks up to large-ship cruises.

D E P A R T M E N T S

Member News & Benefits
AAA Travel Tips & Trends
TripTik rated best • "Close-to-home" cruising • Beware of counterfeit IDPs

AAA Insurance & Financial Services
Safety & Insurance: Teen drivers • Time for an insurance check-up?

Show Your Card & Save
Which prescription card is best for you? • Give the gift of sight • Napa is partner of the month

AutoTalk
October is AAA Car Care Month • 10 things to know about auto body repairs • Tips on used car purchasing

Colorado Explorer
Introduction
Royal Gorge Bridge's 75th anniversary

Colorado Calendar
Your guide to upcoming local events

New Views
Mummies and Pulitzer-Prize photos • Taking Better Photos

History
Colorado Street Stories • Mystery Photo

Eat • Shop • Stay
An 1830s rendezvous and where to watch a drive-in movie in bed

See & Do
Where to earn your wings and cross the world's longest arch bridge

My Colorado
BY KRISTIE BOMAN
A bat cave: A Colorado initation

In Every Issue
President's Message
BY TONY DENOVELLIS
Teen driving safety is about all drivers.

Member Feedback
Parents and teen driving safety • Comanche's whereabouts • Cover photo material

AAA Commentary
Teen driving safety — An overview, and what you can do
Make Your Voice Count

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ON THE COVER
The main cover photo and the images by George H.H. Huey, are of a semi-captive mountain lion at Zion National Park in Utah. Inset photos of the Richard Petty Driving Experience courtesy of Walt Disney WOrld Speedway; Royal Gorge Bridge courtesy of Harris Photographic.