May/June 2010
EnCompass Magazine

  • Features:
    • Mini Tour: Down in Durango
      Urban Charms, the Wild West, and small-town Colorado are combined here.
      By Eric Lindberg
    • Happy Birthday, Santa Fe
      The nation’s oldest state capital celebrates 400 years.
      By Linda DuVal
    • Time traveling to Colonial America
      In Virginia’s Historic Triangle, you can participate in early history.
      By Laurel Kallenbach
    • Denver’s mountain parks
      Established nearly 100 years ago, these parks are still ready to rid you of urban stress.
      By Jeff Miller
    • The spell of Cozumel
      In the water sport capital of the Caribbean, it’s hard to think of anything but getting wet.
      By Michael DeFreitas
    • Journey to Galapagos
      For many, small-ship cruising in Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands National Park is the great once-in-a-lifetime dream voyage.
    • Colorado Explorer
      Your Colorado guide to attractions, events, dining, shopping and all the rest this state has to offer. This issue’s featured destination: Sterling.
      By Linda DuVal
    • My Colorado
      Special Colorado memories by our readers. This issue: "First Impression."
      By Dorothy J. Donovan

      • Web Extras
      The Field Guide to Fields
      Help up with an imaginary poll: Raise your hand if you have a guide book for Colorado hikes, fishing spots, trail runs, backcountry huts, mountain bike routs, snowmobile trails, wild flowers, or bird watching on your bookshelf.If you’ve got more than one of those guidebooks, we think you’ll enjoy an excerpt from "The Field Guide to Fields."

  • Departments
    • In Every Issue
      • President's Message
        Help make the summer safer.
        By Tony DeNovellis
      • Member Feedback
        • More on Move Over law
        • Hudson Gardens Matchmaker
        • Driving with the brights on
      • Commentary
        • Safety tips for a traffic stop
      • Travel Tips & Trends
        • Toll roads in Colorado
        • Disney isn’t just for kids
        • Grand Canyon offers shorter mule trips
        • Traveling with pets
        • Volunteer vacations
        • Colorado has one of the nation’s largest pet walks
        • Rainbow Bridge celebrates its centennial
        • Take a class at Yellowstone
        • Preparing for travel overseas
        • Glacier glories in its 100th
        • Henry Moore exhibit comes to Denver
        • Escape to Arizona
        • Hundreds of horses
        • Seat belt myths and facts
        • Cruising with a disability
        • Big Island adventures
      • AutoTalk
        • Is your driving normal?
        • Pothole season
      • Know AAA
        • CD laddering for financial success
        • Discounts at DIA
        • Save on window tinting
        • Cookies by Design joins SYC&S
        • TripTiks—Delivered your way
        • $2 billion in savings
        • Choosing a driving school for your teen
        • It’s hail season
        • Student auto skills
        • Summer’s impact on tires and batteries
        • Colorado National Monument
        • Can you really save on your insurance by switching?
        • How many tires does AAA change per year?
        • Your Roadside Assistance Benefits
        • Requesting Roadside Assistance
        • What vehicles are eligible?
        • Alternate service
        • Roadside Assistance Services
        • Expanded battery service
        • Your Member Services