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March | April 2006
Volume 80 Issue 2
 
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In This Issue...


F E A T U R E S

Mini Tour: Canyon Pintado By CARRIE PATRICK
Ancient pictographs make an intriguing roadside tour on the way to Dinosaur National Monument.

Mesa Verde Centennial By ERIC LINDBERG
In 1906 more than 5,000 archaeological sites gained protection when Mesa Verde became a national park. For a select few, though, the bond with this land reaches back much further.

Puerto Vallarta: Mexico's Art Haven By NICK GALLO
The famous beach town has evolved into a cosmopolitan city with a flourishing arts scene, chick shops and hidden retreats.

High on Maui's Upcountry By RITA ARIYOSHI
Cool is a matter of attitude as much as altitude in this Hawaiian enclave of cowboys, country inns and flower farms.

Colorado Explorer
Destinations and activities that are well-known and worth it, lesser-known gems and something different.
Spring flings • Eat Shop Stay • See & Do


D E P A R T M E N T S
Know AAA

Insurance & Financial Services
Affinity programs offer member benefits
Preventing water damage

Show Your Card & Save
Giving the gift of sight

AAA Travel
Wine Train delivers relaxing, tasty weekend
A Colorado GEM: Glenwood Hot Springs Pool
AAA returns to the Indy 500

Safety
Need a child seat?

Automotive
Bring out your batteries

ON THE COVER
Dawn light illuminates Far View House, one of the mesa-top sites in Mesa Verde National Park © Chuck Place. Inset photos: Sculptures by Alejandro Colunga on the beachfront of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico © callanphoto.com; Sledding fun at Snow Mountain Ranch © Scott Pope/YMCA of the Rockies.

In Every Issue

President's Message
Why AAA Colorado supports the new seat belt bill.

Member Feedback
That's some popular tea
Drinking and driving
Altered photos in EnCompass?
Comments on seat belt legislation

AutoTalk
Understanding your tires.

Commentary
Update on the Colorado Safety Belt Coalition's efforts

Travel Tips & Trends
Hey, that's my suitcase!
Amending your passport
Driving in Britian
Fingerprints for faster airport screenings?
Alternative vacations for families
Motion sickness dos and don'ts
Fuel for thought
Avoiding post-cruise sticker shock
Where are you thinking of going?

My Colorado
Waiting for Liftoff: By SANDI BIANCHI

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