Thursday, January 1st, 2009

Features January 2009

FEATURES

Idealism. Altruism. Tourism.
These eight volunteer vacations will leave you with a good feeling that lasts long after your return home.

Wild Things
Test your mettle with some of these extreme adventures in Orlando, a place that’s no longer just for kids.

History Lessons
Kansas’s Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site teaches visitors about a landmark court decision.

Winter Magic
From snow sports to stores, Lake Geneva, Wis., gives visitors many reasons to embrace the colder months.

Painting the Town
Philadelphia’s Mural Arts Program celebrates 25 years of making the city a brighter place.

A Sense of Place
Artists in eastern Wisconsin look to their heritage and surroundings for inspiration.

Follow the Script
David Koepp, Hollywood’s go-to screenwriter for all things blockbuster, talks about his Wisconsin roots.

The Tastemakers
Some of Las Vegas’s best chefs discuss what makes their city an important culinary destination.

BUSINESS

Gear2Go
Check out these essential tools for the road warrior.

If You Worked Here …
Make your home office more efficient.

Teaching the Ropes
Internships should benefi t both you and your intern.

The Fast Track
Meet Erik Buell, Milwaukee’s motorcycle master.

HOME & AWAY

Events
Check out events in Midwest Airlines destinations.

Products
Discover these hidden gems at Atlanta’s jewelry boutiques.

Spotlight
Scullers Jazz Club has been heating things up in Boston for almost 20 years.

Active
It’s never too late to learn how to surf or snowboard.

Relax
Make the most of your time on the mountain with a stay at a ski-in/ski-out hotel.

Spotlight
Walt Bodine, “The Voice of Kansas City,” discusses his hometown.

Eat & Drink
Who has the better clam chowder: Manhattan or New England?

Explore
Omaha has become a center for culture in the Midwest

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