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Peking Duck is one of many small-dish entrees commonly served in Chinese dim sum restaurants of San Francisco.


Volume 85 l Issue 5 Content Features 26 Lassoing the Wet Mountains 30 Return to San Francisco 34 Salt of the Earth The AAA Companion


The map of this recommended route resembles a rope trick, but it leads you to real entertainment, including the one-lane, one-way ribbon of asphalt that delivers spec- tacular views. By Jeff Miller


Mountain Valley


Wet


Sample a variety of traditional tastes in this unique experience for both fi rst-time and returning visitors, as the author and former resident can attest. By Eric Lindberg


Beneath the ground near Hutchinson, Kan., is a system of mines where such places as Hollywood and Washington, D.C., store their treasures. This is a very cool place, in more ways than one. By Dan Leeth


45 Colorado Explorer


A freshly redesigned Colorado guide to attractions, dining, and events around the state. • Upcoming Events • Activities • Dining • My Colorado


EnCompass September/October 2011 3


Postcard destination on a Colorado drive you won’t want to end. 26


San Francisco Tastes of tradition 30


Kansas Salt mines and Star Wars 34


PLUS


Distracting dashboard displays 6 Wild road trips 12 The most neglected fluid 22


® September/October 2011


© Eric Lindberg, www.ericlindberg.com. September/October 2011


On the Cover


A small boat rests in the lush green Wet Mountain Valley near Westcliffe, Colo. © Aurora Photos/Alamy


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