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July | August 2006
Volume 80 Issue 4
 
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In This Issue...


F E A T U R E S

Great Weekend Getaways
Mountain Magic   BY CHRISTINE LOOMIS
The Lure of the Plains   BY SHELLY STEIG
Watery Adventures    BY ERIC LINDBERG

Mini Tour: Unwinding in Crested Butte
By DAN LEETH
The "wildflower capital" provides plenty of thrills without the glitz.

Beyond the Monuments
By JEFF MILLER
Within weekend driving distance for many Coloradans, the Black Hills have much to offer.

Colorado Explorer
The real South Park / Eat Shop Stay / See & Do
Destinations and activities that are well-known and worth it, lesser-known gems and something different.


D E P A R T M E N T S
K n o w   A A A

Show Your Card & Save
Save on school shopping

AAA Travel
Why use travel insurance?
2006's most economical destinations
Colorado teens shine in national event
AAA and NASCAR
A Colorado GEM: Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Insurance & Financial Services
Home security during summer
Dog bites: are you covered?

Automotive
Fuel economy tips
Colorado teens shine in national events
Summer heat kills batteries

ON THE COVER
Overlooking the town of Crested Butte © Tom Stillo/CTO. Inset photos: Kayaking on Lake Dillon © Eric Lindberg: Mt Rushmore © South Dakota Tourism

I n   E v e r y   I s s u e

President's Message
Colorado's safety belt legislation

Member Feedback
Longtime reader's appreciation
Interstate comments
Top cars not so tops
Da Vinci tourism

Sweepstakes winners

AutoTalk
Your annual driving costs

Commentary
Distracted driving: what do you think?

Travel Tips & Trends
Summer is rodeo season
Cruisers getting younger
Plains put it on for free
Croatia: a surprise travel hit
Red Rocks is newest welcome center
High-speed travel by train
National Wildlife Refuges
Make vacation planning a family affair
Cruising during the holidays
Finding the best values in travel

My Colorado

By Jari Thymian
Prairie Heart

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