Wednesday March 17, 2010 Updated 2:41 PM PDT
Salivating over glossy safari brochures but short on cash? Head to Point Arena, Calif., for an exotic encounter with the antelope and African zebras that roam the 100-acre B. Bryan Preserve.

Though there are only three wines to sample, the owners of this Cade Winery spared no expense in creating a graceful tribute to green design.
Here are five great places in the West to celebrate the luck of the Irish — anytime.

We've found perfect spots for enjoying a beautiful meal and wine and not worrying about a late-night drive home.
Our picks for best the free activities, from stargazing at the Chabot Center to a virtual cinematography exhibit at the Autodesk Gallery.


THE HANGOVER Within the course of 108 minutes, this flick hits nearly every popular travel theme harder than...
Revelers from Germany to Tokyo to Montreal embrace their green side for St. Patrick's Day.
Bobbi Quetzal of San Francisco went to visit relatives, get away from the city and enjoy a strong dollar for a change.


2:40 PM @tristantaormino Some ideas for your time #inpdx: shopping on NW 23rd, sweets @cupcakejonespdx, Yoko's sushi, art & food carts on Hawthorne (travelportland)
2:29 PM Ouch! :) RT @CruisePlan "Look at that cute little boat" RT @CruiseCritic: Tweet us your best caption for this pic bit.ly/bsorP3 (cruisecritic)
2:20 PM @frankmaker Take a break from Android bootcamp and enjoy some nature #inpdx: @pdxforestpark @pdxjapanesegdn, explore Alberta and Hawthorne (travelportland)

