Laurie Isola
Contributing Writer, Via
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Articles by Laurie Isola
![Oakland Zoo's Sky Ride stretches over the Oakland hills.](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1659019435/Via/oakland-zoo-sky-ride-gondola-via-magazine-aaa-David-H.-Collier.jpg)
7 Aerial Tram Rides in the West
These aerial gondolas and trams offer a new perspective on destinations in the West.
![a pregnant woman writes a to-do list with a heart](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1651707856/singularity-migrated-images/what-to-do-before-baby-arrives-via-magazine-cr-Dejan_Dundjerski-shutterstock_1045911115.jpeg.jpg)
18 Things to Do Before Baby Is Born
Practical prep essentials to get your house and life in order before you welcome a new baby.
![hand-carved wooden animals with riders, both young and old, at the Historic Carousel & Museum in Albany, Oregon, picture](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1647565003/singularity-migrated-images/historic-carousel-and-museum-albany-oregon-things-to-do-via-magazine-HERO.jpeg.jpg)
Things to Do in Albany, Oregon
In one of the Willamette Valley's oldest towns, explore history, good eats, and a restored carousel.
![a couple walking into the Vintage Berkeley, picture](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1647564757/singularity-migrated-images/Berkeley-Edible-Excursion-tour-Vintage-Berkeley-winery-brekeley-california-things-do-via-magazine.jpg.jpg)
Get to Know Berkeley, California on These 3 Walking Tours
Three walks lead to great eats, beautiful vistas, and lovable oddities.
![Gunsight Mountain and Anthony Lake near Baker City, Oregon](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1647562698/singularity-migrated-images/Gunsight-Mountain-Anthony-Lake-baker-city-oregon-weekend-trip-via-magazine.jpg.jpg)
Baker City, Oregon Weekend Getaway
Discover Old West history, high-desert scenery, and a four-foot-tall salt lick in eastern Oregon.
![murals examined by woman and child along Ferry Street in Dayton, Oregon, picture](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1647562698/singularity-migrated-images/dayton-oregon-weekend-trip-via-magazine.jpg.jpg)
A Weekend in Dayton, Oregon
Once a busy river port, this sweet Willamette Valley town is also where Oregon's pinot craze began.
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How to Plan an Active Vacation
Research, plan ahead, pack lightweight gear, and have AAA help build a travel package to suit you.
![A mountain biker among the trees in Rancho del Oso.](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1648511207/singularity-migrated-images/rancho-del-oso-biking-Bill-Rhoades-5070-VMC-0828-2011-3-enhanced-2.jpg.jpg)
Rancho del Oso: Santa Cruz Coastal Oasis
Find a wealth of beauty off Highway 1 near Santa Cruz.
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Okanagan Valley, B.C.: A Food Epicenter
British Columbia's Okanagan Valley is a stellar foodie destination. Here are five delicious stops.