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There will be six FREE admission days to national parks, monuments and historic sites in 2021. The fee-free days continue a tradition of FREE admission days to increase access, promote recreational opportunities, improve visitor facilities and conserve natural and historical treasures in national parks, for the benefit and enjoyment of the American people. There are
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Ford is the first auto maker to use discarded fishing nets and other ocean plastic to be recycled into car parts, and the new Ford Bronco Sport is the first vehicle to contain them. It’s a win-win all around. The ocean plastic is collected by workers in the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea, which helps
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On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, and every day, US military veterans and Gold Star Families get FREE access to national parks, wildlife refuges, historic sites and other Federal lands. They will have free access to approximately 2,000 public locations spread out across more than 400 million acres of public lands, with a wide range of
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Being financially stable is more than just about saving and asking the boss for a raise. It’s also about instilling proper money habits now to create a better future for tomorrow. Here are some easy things to do now to help yourself financially down the line and stretch your dollars.
When a major international vehicle manufacturer announces it is closing down operations in India, it’s news, especially when production is primarily popular fuel-efficient models as the EcoSport subcompact SUV.
Here’s one winner you haven’t seen in the TV coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics – Toyota e-Palette, the high-tech battery-electric autonomous buses transporting athletes, coaches and staff around the Olympic Village.
The Tokyo Olympics aren’t the only games this month. WEIO in Fairbanks, Alaska, draws Native athletes and dancers from around the state, the United States, Canada and Greenland. Competitive games include high kick, knuckle hop, ear pull, two-foot high kick, Eskimo stick pull, and the blanket toss. There’s also indigenous dances, authentic arts and crafts for sale, a Miss WEIO pageant and other cultural activities.
Historic Windsor Castle and the town around it are a great place to visit, for the Changing of the Guard, walking paths and gardens. The tour of the interior, including State Apartments, takes 2-3 hours. Windsor is about one hour from London by train, an easy day-trip.
It’s a good sign that airlines are adding new routes for spring, summer and fall 2021. It’s a sign that we are eager to get back to traveling, and that airlines are ready to serve our travel itch.
The new film, “Let Them All Talk,” is set primarily on Cunard flagship Queen Mary 2. To celebrate, Cunard has kicked off a sweepstakes offering a winner and their guest the chance to sail on the ship from New York to Southampton. The film stars Meryl Streep, Dianne Wiest and Candice Bergen and is streaming on HBO Max.