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August 25 marks the 400th anniversary of the 1619 landing of the first enslaved Africans in the English-occupied colonies, and national parks are honoring the date with special programs and FREE admission. All 419 national parks are hosting programs and participating in a nationwide bell ringing at 3PM (EDT), as part of a a day
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Safety and value are at the top of the list for parents whose kids will be driving to school or around campus. Here are ten top-rated new cars for back-to-school, all of them a great mix of affordable, fuel-efficient, reliable, good looking and filled with the tech connectivity younger drivers want and the safety features
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Travel Technology: Robots are delivering luggage at Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport in a test program designed to see if the small autonomous vehicles can speed the baggage handling process. Travelers can opt in, or continue to have their baggage handled by humans. Customers who participate in the pilot program will use one of
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You probably haven’t heard of the new US-based electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian, but it will part of your life soon, even if you don’t buy one. Rivian’s success is all but guaranteed success thanks to a $500 million investment from Ford and another $700 million investment led by Amazon. Ford will be using the revolutionary
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$40 Billion and more than 300,000 jobs. If you’ve ever wondered what National Parks contribute to the US economy, that’s what. Simply, America’s national parks are some of our greatest resources, beloved both by Americans and foreign visitors. “National parks with their iconic natural, cultural and historic landscapes represent the heart and soul of America,”
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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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Niagara Falls is about to get it first all-electric, zero-emission sightseeing boats, offering visitors a new, green way to visit one of the world’s top tourist destinations. Plus, the new new boats are made in the USA. The catamaran-style vessels feature a wide stance, resulting in a smooth ride. And because they are EV, their
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No worries if you don’t have the patience to wait for a Tesla, or the bank account to afford a $1 Million-plus Pinnanfarina Battista supercar. Because there are plenty of affordable new EV models ready to be plugged into your lifestyle. Here are the best new affordable electric cars including some arriving at dealerships now,
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Cuba is a fabulous “bucket list” destination, with those memorable vintage cars, historic architecture, music and dancing everywhere, including in the streets, interesting art and history museums, including the home of Hemingway, and friendly people hungry for contact with Americans. I’ve been to Cuba twice in the last six years, and ready to return to
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It’s been a great snow season in Colorado, and skiers and snowboarders will be happy to know that several areas are extending their closing dates into May 2019, and some resorts are offering discounted lift tickets as low as $25 a day for the last days or weeks of the season. Spring is a great
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