CONTENTS September+October 2020 / Vol. 20 / No. 4 Head to the North Oregon coast to forage tasty fungi such as trumpetshaped chanterelles. Page 40. FE AT U R E S 26 A Beginner's Guide to RVs Prepare for an epic road trip with expert advice, from how to drive an RV to finding the best spots to slumber under the stars. BY L AU R A K I N I RY 32 Volcanic Vacations Explore the majestic marvels of the West and the charming towns surrounding them. BY C H R I S W O O LS TO N 40 The Call of the Wild JUSTIN BAILIE Berries. Mushrooms. Shellfish. The Oregon coast is ripe for foraging in every season. BY J E N N I F E R B U R N S B R I G H T D E PA R T M E N T S 5 President's Page Bad driving habits to leave behind as we hit the road once again. 8 AAA Insider Keep your car battery healthy with a little do-it-yourself maintenance. 24 Weekender Celebrate the harvest in the heart of the Willamette Valley in Salem. 48 #ViaAdventure AAA Member-snapped photo of towering Douglas firs in the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest. 11 Smart Life Safe fall adventures, worryfree car shopping, and home safety while you're away. Plus, precautions to take on your next long drive. 16 On the Road Top spots for fall foliage; heritage eateries; stunning views from Mount Diablo; towering hoodoos in Cedar Breaks. ON THE COVER Bring your lodging wherever you go with a recreational vehicle, seen here on Highway 97 with Mount Shasta in the background. Pages 26 and 32. Cover photograph by David H. Collier. A A A | VIA 3