CONTENTS March+April 2020 / Vol. 141 / No. 2 The scenic drive to Oregon's Mount McLoughlin. Page 28. FE AT U R E S 28 The Road to Electric Electric vehicles are here, and more are on the way. But are they ready for a good long road trip? by b r a d l e y b e r m a n 34 The Sustainable Traveler Here's how to minimize the environmental impact of your next vacation. by m a n d y f e r r e i r a DAVID H. COLLIER 36 The Magic of Monterey A weekend stroll around the classically Californian city reveals 250 years of history and a slew of modern treasures. by p e t e r f i s h D E PA R T M E N T S 4 To Our Members 20 Weekender 6 Community 21 Smart Guide Improved roadside assistance, smarter home security, and more. Why you should put down the electronics (and food) when you get behind the wheel. 8 AAA Insider Five ways to unlock more value from your Membership. Sutter Creek embodies the laidback spirit of the Sierra foothills. Sixteen ways to green your home this spring. 48 #ViaAdventure Southern Utah's Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is a wonderland of wind-sculpted sand. 11 Smart Life Where to frolic in wildflowers; when to use a travel agent; how to update your security system. 16 On the Road Awe-inspiring waterfalls; San Francisco's hidden photo trove; pizza pies that rise above. ON THE COVER Long after the sardine industry faded, tourism revived Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf. Page 36. Cover photograph by David H. Collier A A A | VIA 3