green living, smart spending
Now that gas and diesel prices are higher than ever because of the ongoing US war on Iran, it’s important again to save money at the pump. You can do that if you tune up, slow down, lighten up, and use money-saving apps to find the least expensive gas near you. Here’s how: How to
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Here’s your guide to the best NYC parks in each borough for multi-colored fall foliage magic, including white oak trees whose leaves turn purple, and maples whose reds, oranges and yellow epitomize fall color.
Ikon Pass is expanding in Asia with the addition of Madarao Mountain Resort in Japan and Beidahu Ski Resort and Lake Songhua Resort in China for the 2026/27. Ikon Pass holders now have access to 14 of the best destinations and snow in Asia. That’s a total of up to 98 days on the slopes of Japan,
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The National Park Service has designated the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial as an Affiliated Area of the National Park System. That formally recognizes the site’s national significance and helps to preserve and share the stories of the 184 victims killed at the Pentagon and aboard American Airlines Flight 77 on Sept. 11, 2001. The agreement creates
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Take the train and avoid long airport check-in lines, flight delays and cancellations and high gas prices for road trips. These are the best scenic train trips in the USA, ranging from a few hours to a few days, including on vintage steam trains.
As summer comes to an end, many of us travelers are taking advantage of the last long holiday weekend of the season with getaways to National Parks, popular cities in the USA and Europe, and cruises. AAA booking data shows Seattle, Orlando, Boston, Denver, and New York are the top domestic destinations, while Rome, Vancouver, London, Dublin,
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We’re all trying to save money these days. Whether you are driving your own vehicle or a rental, driving without proper car insurance is dangerous to your financial health. You might think are saving money, but an accident – especially one with injuries – could wipe out your life savings. Or worse. Dangerous Misconceptions About
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Fee-Free Day on Aug. 25 Marks the National Park Service’s Birthday. National Park Week is Aug. 22–30, celebrating both the 110th birthday of the National Park Service and the 250th anniversary of American independence. This weeklong celebration will feature hundreds of programs, family activities and patriotic events across the country under the theme “Celebrate America’s Story.” Entrance
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Concept cars are an important glimpse into the future, showing what automotive designers and engineers are exploring for what will be in our driveways before the end of the decade. While these ideas may influence future production models, all are designed to inspire and push the boundaries of automotive design and technology. Take a road
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These picturesque and iconic courses are where many champions learned to play, competed and made history, including World Golf Hall of Fame inductees, and where US Presidents, Supreme Court justices, film and theater celebrities and others have played.