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Discusses whitewater rafting at West Virginia's Upper Gauley River. Characteristics and features of each Big Class V rapids categories; Founders of Class VI River Runners; Rafters' need to sign a liability release outlining risks and dangers; Pressure of water released by the United States Corps of Engineers to create storage capacity for winter and spring rains; More. INSET: For more information..

Describes La Varenne, a cooking school in Villecien, France. Grand Luxe gastronomic course; Tour of the chateau; Profile of Mark and Anne Willan, proprietors of La Varenne; Presentation of different cheeses; Practical cooking classes; Burgundian menu and French cuisine; Hints for home cooking. INSET: Bon appetit! (information on La Varenne and France)..

Features the Hofburg Palace Imperial Ball in Vienna, Austria. Balls as transmissions into an imperial theater; Supervision of waltzing lessons. INSET: For more information:..

Describes the Norlands Living History Center in Livermore Falls, Maine. How the author acted out the life of an 1870s mother; Concessions to modern times allowed by Norlands; Frugality of the traditional New England farm family; History of the area; Work the author and other did; Digging for potatoes and making apple cider; Visit to the Norlands District #7 school; What school was like in the 1870s; 70-hour glimpse of history passed quickly; How to get information.

Provides a description of Annapolis, Maryland. City's celebration of its 300th anniversary; United States Naval Academy's 150th anniversary celebration; Historical importance of the city; Tourist attraction in the city. INSET: Boat and breakfast..

Describes the city of Cairns, Queensland. Use of the city as the starting point in the exploration of the Great Barrier Reef; Mammals that abound in the rain forests of Kuranda town.

Features Vancouver, British Columbia as a travel destination. Preparation for the centennial founding celebration; Weather pattern, people, arts and industry; Monuments of historical significance.