Via Magazine September/October 2022
If you’re not afraid of things that go bump in the night—or if you are and love to be scared—get ready for some adventures in corn mazes, haunted houses, and theme parks with fear factors ranging from creepy to full-blown frightful.
There’s something magical about long-distance train travel. Across the West, railways offer plenty of opportunities to get out and explore. Here are eight of our favorites.
Adventures in the West
No matter where you kick off your exploration, you’ll find spectacular views of the 200-mile-long cliff that rises to elevations of 7,000 feet and drops down 2,000 feet to the valley below—and enjoy clean, crisp forest air.
Find the perfect pumpkin—classic orange, fairytale pink, or even made of glass—at these patches.
As it winds past towering mountains and through sprawling valleys nourished by trout-stuffed streams, Montana’s Highway 1 fills the road-tripper’s windshield with all the Big Sky wonders that every traveler envisions.
A tiny state park nestled in the Carson Valley near Lake Tahoe’s southeast edge, Mormon Station State Historic Park is a great stop for history, hikes, and outdoor recreation all year-round.
Smart Home
Wireless-enabled gear is booming in the rental market. These smart devices can make life easier without risking your security deposit.
Smart Auto
Tires are integral to your vehicle’s safety. Confidently buy new tires with expert advice about when to your tires should be replaced and what to look for while shopping.
Member News
The passing of summer and the approaching fall always causes me to pause, to think about the activities I did and what I might still be able to accomplish before winter sets in.
Backyard Postcard
Just when the nights turn crisp, that the slopes and valleys along Highway 395 burst into shades of orange, yellow, and crimson. One of the best places to see this vibrant foliage is just west of Bishop, California, along Bishop Creek.
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