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The automobile was born on August 26, 1885. That is the day Gottlieb Daimler filed a patent for his ‘riding car’, the world’s first vehicle with an internal combustion engine. The world would never be the same, and 135 years later, engineers and designers are still tinkering with the size, power and performance of the
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In celebration of the signing the Great American Outdoors Act, admission to national parks and public lands is FREE on August 5, 2020. In addition, August 4th is being designated as the “Great American Outdoors Day.” In future years, every August 4 will be a free entrance day to celebrate the signing of this landmark
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The iconic Ford Bronco is returning after a quarter-century, as a part of Ford’s all-new outdoor lifestyle brand of 4×4 adventure SUVs. And it’s being introduced on national TV on July 13, across multiple networks, channels and streaming services. It’s the first time ever prime-time product reveal for Ford, and maybe for any automotive company.
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Switzerland’s most famous mountain, the Matterhorn, is covered in flags in April, a different one each night, all virtually, part of an ongoing tribute to countries seriously affected by Covid-19. The American flag is being displayed on Thursday, April 16th. These are gi-normous reflected projections of flags, cover the 14,600-foot Swiss peak, one of the
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Coronavirus has prompted the abrupt shutdown of major ski/snowboard resorts throughout North America and likely the end of the 2019/2020 season. Many resorts have shut down despite ample snow conditions that would have us busy schussing and riding until mid-April. Name your favorite area in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, California, Vermont and even Canada, it’s likely
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Coronavirus, political turmoil, blizzards and snowstorms that shut down airports in winter, hurricanes that shut down airports in summer and fall, computer outages, an injury or family emergency that prevents you from taking the trip you paid for. These are just some of the reasons to have travel insurance. There are many more. Travel insurance
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Spending vacation time in a US national park is a rewarding and memorable experience, and accommodations within parks are less expensive than you might think, especially in spring and fall. These tips will help you get the type of lodging you need, from cabin to luxury hotel room: Book directly The largest operator of national
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Travel technology: This could be the shortest five minute ride of your life, or the longest. It’s the new aerial tram in Tignes, France, the largest and highest in the world, with spaces atop the cabin for 360-degree open-air views. Simply, it’s breathtaking, and we’re not just talking about it’s altitude, 9,914 feet (3,032 meters),
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Where to go next: Celebrate National Parks Week, April 21-29, which celebrates the US National Park System, with wildlife viewing, including bison, elk, bear, moose, wolves, eagles and more. Get FREE admission to all 400 national parks on April 21, Earth Day. Here are the best national parks for wildlife viewing: Lake Clark National Park
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Sustainability is good for the environment and good for business, including for hotels and resorts, especially one located inside a protected UNESCO biosphere preserve in The Maldives, in the Indian Ocean. The island nation is known for its beautiful sunsets and scenery, including clear turquoise waters and coral reefs for snorkeling, scuba diving and other
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