National Park Tour
Social distancing and sanitation are still the operative words for summer. But we can still visit our favorite national parks, albeit remotely in some cases.
Here’s an update on the status of popular favorite national parks.
Seasonal Driving
Festivities Planned For Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary
Cleveland’s Cuyahoga River catching fire and an oil spill in Santa Barbara helped spur the creation of “Earth Day”, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
Find out more about Earth Day and some of the upcoming events devoted to the third rock from the sun.
The Golden Spike: 150th Anniversary of Transcontinental Railroad
A race, a bawdy prairie town and two companies vying for bragging rights. Promontory Summit in the Utah Territory was the center of the world for the day.
Take A Driving Tour Through America’s Hottest Cities
The recent heat wave across the United States put the spotlight on the hottest cities in the country.
Find out what cities are on the top 10 list and some cool things to do if you're driving there.
Things To Bring When Hitting The Road With Your Four-Legged Friend
Taking a road trip with your pooch this summer? Make their journey--and yours--safe and comfortable by bringing along these items.
Driving Destinations for Apollo 50th Anniversary
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 and the lunar landing on your next road trip. Destinations celebrating the event are located within an afternoon drive of major metropolitan areas.
75 Years later: Vehicles Deployed On D-Day
Seventy-five years ago, armored trucks and four-wheel drive vehicles stormed the beaches of Normandy during an invasion that became a turning point in World War II.
See what vehicles were part of that historic assault.
Centennial: How Root Beer Helped Launch A Fast Food Culture
Carhops on roller skates. A frosty mug of root beer. Such are the images of summer.
Find out how A&W started a cultural phenomenon 100 years ago in a small California town.
Glacier National Park: More Than A Century Of 'Wow!'
It’s more than a century old and still looking majestic.
Glacier National Park in Montana officially became a national park in May 1910. Here’s what to know if you’re planning a trip out to this national treasure.
Family hiking: Letting dog be your guide
One North Carolina native believes she has found a way to unlock the beauty and wonders of nature to America’s internet-crazed youth.
For Ellen Eastwood the answer lies in four paws and a discriminating nose. Her guidebook, “The Trail Hound’s Handbook, Your Family Guide To Hiking With Dogs,” teaches kids how to have fun in the wilderness with man’s best friend.
