As a parent, I am concerned about what happens when my son is old enough to get behind the wheel of a car.
by Carolyn Pope

Friendship, for a good cause
High Altitude Society

Women helping women. The phrase has been around for some time, and it’s alive and well in the Vail Valley.
by Carolyn Pope

2006 Jack Rabbit Hill M & N – Colorado
Finds from the Vine

Organic is all the rage, and unlike some fads, this one seems to be good for you. In the wine industry, each country has different rules and different certification organizations.
by Jarrett Osborn

Focal point
We’re on the lookout for silhouettes and skylines for upcoming photo spreads.

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Top charities

If philanthropy is a priority for you, it’s important to know your money is going where you intend.
by Sarah L. Stewart

The thunder from Down Under: Pontiac’s screaming G8 GT
There are two sides to every story. And the blessedly wicked 2008 Pontiac G8 GT, a slightly Americanized version of the Australian-made Holden Commodore, can drum up a reaction that’s straight out of a split personality.
by Andy Stonehouse

Things to make you smarter and more interesting
Mothers of Invention

Although most inventors today are scientists or engineers, neither profession is a prerequisite.

Helping our own
High Altitude Society

Mylissa Eckdahl and her two daughters (now teenagers) have lived in the Vail Valley for many years.
by Carolyn Pope

Mamas, don’t let your babies grow up to drive M3s
With graduation season approaching, parents who are heeled enough to afford the very best for their youngsters must, at all costs, ignore Buffy or Skip’s requests for a “nice little M3 as a send-off present.”
by Andy Stonehouse

Things to make you smarter and more interesting
Cinco de Mayo

Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day. The holiday commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

2006 Earthworks Shiraz
Barossa Valley, Australia

Barossa Valley produces beautiful red wines, particularly shiraz.
by Jarrett Osborn, Riverwalk Wine & Spirits

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Photography gear

What’s a mud season vacation without the right gear to capture those seaside sunsets or family portraits? If your photo equipment needs an upgrade, consider some goodies that will help you get the most out of your vacation — even after you return.
by Sarah L. Stewart

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California Dreamin'

Longing for the days of summer in this Santa Monica Bluffs sunset.
by Greg Miller