Via Magazine March/April 2023
From winter getaways to warmer-weather locals to mountain towns with off-season ski lifts and easy trail access, these seven destinations offer something for the novice and expert alike.
Birding is one of the most popular pastimes in the country. While you can spot birds year-round, spring migration season—usually early spring to early summer—is peak bird-watching time.
Adventures in the West
This constellation of communities is close enough to Phoenix and Tucson for a weekend adventure, yet steeped in rural ambience. Here, amidst Arizona’s high-desert Pinal Mountains, you’ll find unique festivals, colorful shops, and great food.
The fierce majesty of raptors. The speed blur of roadrunners. The flashy, angling flights of hummingbirds. All these beautiful bird qualities demand we stop, stare, and listen. Here are the best places across the West to see native and migratory birds.
Many roads lead to Yellowstone Park, but only one route follows the Yellowstone River as it braids its way through the aptly named Paradise Valley, a stretch of only-in-Montana bottomland country framed by the soaring Absaroka mountains to the east and the Gallatin Range to the west.
Smart Travel
Camping has boomed in popularity in recent years, but national and state parks have a limited number of camping spaces. However, a little preparation can go a long way toward finding a place to pitch your tent, even when park reservations are full.
Renting an EV is a great eco-friendly alternative. Plus, if you’ve been thinking of buying or leasing an EV, it’s a good way to squeeze in a test drive. Here are six things to know before you leave the lot.
Member News
Helping our Members navigate the future of electric vehicles. Here's more from AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah's president and CEO.