Via Magazine September/October 2023

Outside the National Exchange Hotel in Nevada City, California at dusk.
Outside the Holbrooke Hotel in Grass Valley, California.

Whether you’re interested in the fascinating history of the California Gold Rush or communing with otherworldly spirits (or both), take a drive up Highway 49 to stop by all the haunts in Grass Valley and Nevada City.

People dine outside at the Farm-to-Table Dinner at Kendall-Jackson in Fulton, California.

Not all the coolest diversions in Sonoma County are well known. Some, in fact, fly so low under the radar that even locals don’t know what’s there.

Smart Tips

A AAA tow truck drives through Joshua Tree with a pickup on the back.

A survey by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that 71 percent of Americans had no idea that drivers are required to switch lanes and reduce their speed to protect roadside workers.

A woman installs a smart smoke alarm in her home.

Functioning smoke detectors protect us when we’re home, but what happens if a fire occurs when we’re away from home and don’t even know we should call 911?

Adventures in the West

Exterior of the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California on a sunny day.

The Winchester Mystery House still draws crowds of tourists from around the world who come to experience this legendary—and possibly haunted—house for themselves.

Two road-trippers pose under the Extraterrestrial Highway sign in Nevada.

For the alien-curious, driving 90 minutes north from Las Vegas leads to the 98-mile Extraterrestrial Highway, a desolate stretch of State Route 375 with ties to Area 51.

Fried chicken sando combo outside at Pretty Bird in Salt Lake City.

AAA Members share their favorite spots for tasty tacos, silky ice cream, hearty breakfasts, and so much more.

Two hikers scramble on rocks along trail overlooking Sitka sound at sunset.

Southeast Alaska has much to offer travelers in summer, but in the quieter fall months, slow down and appreciate the oceanside landscape in the vast Tongass National Forest just as the locals do.

Cunard's Queen Mary 2 cruise ship leaving New York City.

Pack the matching pajamas and your best evening wear to celebrate at sea with seasonal food and drinks, caroling, beloved films, and stops at European Christmas markets.

Member News

Students who participate in the AAA School Safety Program walk outside of their school with safety vests and stop signs.

At AAA, we take pride in making our communities safer.

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