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Baltimore, MD


Temperature: 70F (21C)

Humidity: 88.4%

Conditions: mist

Wind: from the NW at 3 mph



MARCH/APRIL 2006


FEATURES

A GARDEN FOR THE AGES
This year's tulips are just the latest chapter in the colorful story of Sherwood Gardens.


INDUSTRIAL CHIC
A former auto garage becomes a playful urban abode, complete with a Harley-Davidson just inside the front door.


WATER WORLDS
Five water-themed jaunts, from the Danube River to the Delaware River, from South Carolina to the Eastern Shore ... plus a dip in an Iceland hot pot!


THE BIG CHILL
Visiting Iceland in winter isn’t as crazy as it sounds— just stick to the swimming pools.


20 WAYS TO PLAY
Whether it’s waterfalls or wineries, New York’s Finger Lakes offer a wealth of possibilities.

(NOT) ROUGHING IT
A rafting trip on Utah’s Green River boasts great scenery and a live string quartet playing Bach and Beethoven.

SPEAKING OF WATER
Ten writers tell their wet ’n’ wild travel tales.

WINTER IN FLORIDA...
for half the price. A guide to playing the condo rental game.

ON THE WATERFRONT
Five Eastern Shore B&Bs offer a shore getaway close to home.

DEPARTMENTS

SAVVY SHOPPER
Our roundup of retail news.

TIMES OUT
On the town.

THE GOOD LIFE
Your guide to living large.

GET OUT!
Can't-miss events.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Ode to french fries.

HEALTH & FITNESS
Here comes allergy season.

Q & A
Sun sportswriter Peter Schmuck.

SPOTLIGHT
Painter Charlene Clark.

THE DETAILS
Spring’s freshest umbrellas.

SPOTLIGHT
‘Secret Girl’ author Molly Jacobs.

GOOD TASTES
A taste of spring.

POST SCRIPT
Letters to Style.

THE BACK PAGE
Train in vain.