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Articles in July 2007 issue of Sunset
- 5 great trails with a swim
- Zinfully delicious: match some juicy grilled ribs with a few bottles of the West's house wine, Zinfandel, for a great summer party
by Sara Schneider - Top 10 rooftop bars: make the scene, watch the game, or get away from it all at one of these lofty watering holes
- Ancient hot spot: find a quiet corner and contemplate the mysteries of Bandelier National Monument
by Matthew Jaffe - Succulent design secrets
- Cool comfort: dive into a swimming hole on the South Yuba River in Gold Country
by Kate Washington - July favorites: recipes from our readers, tested in Sunset's kitchen
by Jessica Battilana - Santa Rosa, California the lost tree
by Peter Fish - 'Graffiti' cauliflower
- Circular patios: five great examples from around the West, plus how to build your own
by Lauren Bonar Swezey - 3 ways with potato salad: best friend to burgers and hot dogs; indispensable at picnics and potlucks. Here's summer's favorite side dish
by Molly Watson - Summer stunners: grow unthirsty coneflowers in glowing new colors
by Jim McCausland - Your bug questions answered
- Backyard geometry: lush plantings, clean lines, and built-in seating create an inviting outdoor room
by Sharon Cohoon - Tangy chicken: grill up some nuggets of tender meat to pair with smoky, nutty romesco sauce
by Jessica Battilana - Green glassware: add earth-friendly style indoors and out with this luminous material recycled as chic home decor
by Jess Chamberlain - From the editor
by Katie Tamony - Outdoor nook for two
- View from the top: terraced living spaces make the most of a sloped city lot
by Julie Chai - Cocktail marinades: who knew that classic drinks like mojitos, martinis, and margaritas could make such great flavorings for meat and seafood? Sure is one way to liven up dinner
by Amy Traverso - Sundae social: how two newcomers charmed a small Utah town with ice cream, sauce, and sprinkles
by Lavinia Spalding - Family-room slide show: a movable panel works like an on-off switch for television viewing
by Peter O. Whiteley - This month on sunset.com
- What to do in your garden July
by Julie Chai - Take Sunset's best of the west container challenge
- Fourth of July tabletop
- Backyard chicken coop
- Garden for all ages: a family creates a dream landscape full of whimsical details and multigenerational appeal in California's San Bernardino Mountains
by Sharon Cohoon - Your guide to Sunset
- New spin on spa cuisine
- Cool house, warm look: add coziness and personality with a mix of classic and contemporary elements
by Nora Burba Trulsson - Biodegradable plates
- Cabin on the range: against a dramatic Montana landscape, a tiny backyard studio lives large with rustic materials and simple, well-crafted design
by Jennifer Matlack - Lake Tahoe fireworks
- Bathhouse retreat: tricks for turning a run-down shed into a soothing spa
by Peter O. Whiteley - Corn with mustard seeds
- Zucchini blossoms
- Old Faithful versus the xbox: from the Olympics to the Rockies, the West's national parks are seeing a drop in visitors. We say we love the outdoors. Are we just too busy to go there?
by Peter Fish - Cathedral Mountain Lodge
- Shellfish party
- How to make a fountain: recirculating water spills over the edge of two nested pots
by Jim McCausland - Woodside: celebrate the Fourth at the rodeo's Pig Scramble, or bike, hike, and horse around here anytime
by Rachel Levin - Cool and crunchy: update a potluck classic of crisp summer vegetables topped with creamy dressing
by Molly Watson - World's fair in Santa Fe
- Endless beach: fall under the spell of the Gaviota Coast, where wilderness meets Southern California beach culture but nature still prevails
by Matthew Jaffe - Sweet Willamette: the berries are ripe. The wines are wonderful. Follow the backroads of Oregon' Willamette Valley for the most delicious summer vacation you've ever had
by Bonnie Henderson - Eco-savvy garage: creative building techniques and recycled materials give this structure a sustainable edge
by Jennifer Matlack - What to do in Northern California July
- Pam Houston: the novelist talks about Colorado rivers, ranches, mountains, and baseball