Notice something different this issue? We are now focusing on THE WEST. TravelSavvyNews.com has morphed into TravelSavvyWest.com!

From now on our stories will be on destinations WEST of the Mississippi (for the most part.) Enjoy the ride as we cover the range!

Editor's Notes -

January, 1, 2012 Happy New Year - 2012! Welcome to a New Year, fellow travelers! In this issue:   Special for January 13, 2012! Anthony Lakes Ski Area       Special new article for January 6, 2012! Close encounters with friends at Big Bear Park       Howard Hian's column - California Connections   Special Feature - THE BIG ISLE-Kamuela, HI-Paniolo Preservation Society   Featured Destination - Palisade - Colorado's Garden of Eden   Oregon Highlights - Commonwealth Lake Park, Beaverton   Traveler's Aid - Photon Flashlight Also - Check out our sponsor pages for details on their very special offerings.  New Year’s is a good time to familiarize yourself with each one.  You can’t go wrong with any of them! (Use the links on the right) Happy Trails Ann Terry Hill

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SPRING FLING WITH SEAPORT: Fare sale Pendleton/Portland, travel March 1-May 15,  available for purchase January 27 from 12.01 am to January 30, 11:59pm.   Now’ your chance to get-away!  www.SeaPortAirelines.com.

HAMLEY’S IS DOING IT AGAIN!!!

WRITERS ALERT!  Just in, a little late, but you still have a week to register.

Fishtrap will award three Fellowships to Summer Fishtrap this year -- these are given to promising emerging writers and cover the cost of attending Summer Fishtrap - registration, food and housing. The application deadline is February 1st. 

Enterprise, Or.  Ann@firshtrap.org or 541.426.3623

   Own your own mountain to ski!   See inside for details on Anthony Lake Ski Resort. 

GET SAVVY with BIG BEAR.  See coverage inside.

If you’ve been in HAMLEY’S STEAKHOUSE lately, you will notice a definite rise in the amount of gents trafficing the Men’s Restroom.   Artists are on a waitlist to get their works displayed there, and can only move up in line if one of the pieces on display is sold!   Check it out yourself.  You may fall in love with one of the paintings and have to buy it for your own.   TOO COOL!