In the May/June 2002 Print Edition

Insider’s Washington: Our guide to discovering such lesser-known gems as the International Spy Museum and the U.S. Botanic Garden. Online: Thirty more of our favorite places to dine and things to do. Plus, a TravelWise to help you plan and book your trip.

Action New Zealand: Associate researcher Carrie Miller travels to the South Island for 12 days of white water rafting, heli-hiking, sea kayaking, and more. Online: A Web-Exclusive photo gallery from photographer David McLain’s portfolio. Plus, a TravelWise to help you plan and book your trip.

Escape Artists—Salt Spring Island, British Columbia: Contributing editor Mark Miller celebrates the joys of vacationing where time stands still. Online: A TravelWise to help you plan and book your trip.

On Foot Through the Cévennes: In 1878 Robert Louis Stevenson, nursing a broken heart, undertook a solitary, 120-mile trek through the mountains of southern France. In this issue, writer Steve Kemper retraces Stevenson’s journey, using Stevenson’s travelogue Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes as his guide.

Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park: This month we explore the California park in our “Essential National Parks” series. Associate researcher Nathan Harris interviews five experts for their takes on the best hikes and sights.