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Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area offers don't-miss bird viewing

By Dave Henry - Updated: Tuesday, February 7 2012 - 6:28 pm

Only a quick 10-mile drive from Sacramento is one of the region's best spots for viewing birds and other wildlife, the Vic Fazio Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area. It offers something most preserves can't: the ability to drive the preserve.

Expediting services can cut through red tape for passports, visas

By Sam McManis - Updated: Sunday, February 5 2012 - 2:20 pm

They would depart for China in two days. That had been the plan, anyway. The Collivers, Paul and Sharen, were all packed and prepped, eager for an adventure far removed from their lives as almond farmers south of Fresno.

Discoveries: Cyclists spin their wheels to raise money for velodrome

By Sam McManis - Published: Sunday, February 5 2012 - 12:00 am

Scores of hard-bodied types adorned either in clingy Lycra or bike-messenger-casual came to Hot Italian, the sopraffino Italian bistro in midtown Sacramento, not to consume calories but to burn them.

Postcards From Readers: Cheetahs in the Masai Mara, Kenya

Published: Sunday, February 5 2012 - 12:00 am

The photographer: Richard Turner of Sacramento

Provisions

Updated: Sunday, February 5 2012 - 12:09 am

A guide for what you need to buy, read or consume to enhance your recreation experience

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Expediting services can cut through red tape for passports, visas

By Sam McManis - Updated: Sunday, February 5 2012 - 2:20 pm

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When you're looking to beat the heat there's no better cooling-off spot than Lake Tahoe. We've compiled a list of fun things to do - river rafting, hikes, tours, even a trip on the Tahoe Queen - along with places to dine lakeside. All the "shores" are accounted for. Click here, pack your bag and enjoy the trip!

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