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EnCompass^® The AAA Companion

July \| August 2005 Volume 79 Issue 4

F E A T U R E S

Great Weekend Getaways
Mountain Magic § The Lure of the Plains § Watery Adventures § Readers' Recommendations

Mini Tour: Up, Down and Underground BY CARRIE PATRICK
Glenwood Springs is a great base for summer adventures in the great outdoors.

The Other Sides of Las Vegas
What can you do in Las Vegas that doesn't involve gambling or shows? Plenty!

Colorado Explorer
Destinations and activities that are well-known and worth it, lesser-known gems and something different.
Statewide July 4 events § Eat Shop Stay § See & Do § My Colorado

D E P A R T M E N T S

Know AAA
AAA Travel
Licensed to drive overseas • Diamond Ratings influence decisions • Member comments drive TripTik changes • Travel Challenge winner

Insurance & Financial Services
Renter's insurance for college • Access America travel insurance

Show Your Card & Save
New look, same discounts

Automotive
Battery service is more than just a boost • Auto Skills winners

Website
Finding local fuel prices online

In Every Issue
President's Message
BY TONY DENOVELLIS
Teen driving laws — education is now the issue.

Member Feedback
Coloradan unwittingly changed to New Mexican • Capitalization key to this website address • Canal "mules" don't pull ships • Leaving the crowds behind • Young dancer thrilled by photo • Article jumping • Mini Tour corrections • Lake Powell, tourism and AAA

AAA Commentary
If all cyclists wore helmets, a life would be saved every day

AutoTalk
Lost in the 1970s: why your gas mileage sticker is probably wrong

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ON THE COVER
Telluride is a popular weekend getaway with numerous events and festivals through the summer. Shown here, hot-air balloons rising over the kids' fishing pond at Town Park. Courtesy of Telluride/Mountain Village CVB. Inset photos on cover: Vail farmer's market, © Jack Affleck; Burros, © Kent Dannen.