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How to escape rip currents the Surfers Way

How to escape rip currents the Surfers Way

Milton and Michael Willis have their way. The brothers, World Champion Giant Wave Surfers are busy getting the word out on how to escape rip currents the Surfers Way. View PDF For years lifeguards have advocated swimming parallel to the beach to escape rip currents. Milton exclaims this method is obsolete and incomplet ... Continue reading

The Nissan Ariya Takes A Hokkaido Road Trip With Something To Prove +VIDEO

The Nissan Ariya Takes A Hokkaido Road Trip With Something To Prove +VIDEO

Expert team evaluates Nissan’s electric crossover SUV for comfort and driving excitement In the snow-covered landscape of Japan’s northern-most main island, the Nissan Ariya is being put to task. During the development phase, Nissan’s Chief Vehicle Assessment Specialists (CVAS) drive, maneuver, listen and feel th ... Continue reading

Toyota Celebrates 25th Anniversary As A Hoosier - Launches Hybrid Sienna Minivan

Toyota Celebrates 25th Anniversary As A Hoosier - Launches Hybrid Sienna Minivan

Donates $1 Million and a Brand New Sienna PRINCETON, Ind. (March 31, 2021) – Toyota Indiana has celebrated numerous milestones over the past year—6 millionth vehicle, 2 millionth Highlander and 30 millionth U.S. assembled vehicle—just to name a few. ... Continue reading

2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness Preview

2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness Preview

Upgraded suspension and Subaru’s Symmetrical All-wheel drive, the Outback Wilderness is ready for adventure. The Outback Wilderness also features award-winning EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, and a tablet-style 11.6-inch SUBARU STARLINK™ Multimedia system with integrated center information display. ... Continue reading

2022 MINI Countryman Boardwalk Edition Preview

2022 MINI Countryman Boardwalk Edition Preview

MINI USA announced today the availability and U.S. pricing for the new 2022 MINI Countryman Boardwalk Edition. ... Continue reading

ROAD TRIP: The Original 'Immersive Van Gogh' Exhibition Brings Its Blockbuster Show To Pittsburgh

ROAD TRIP: The Original 'Immersive Van Gogh' Exhibition Brings Its Blockbuster Show To Pittsburgh

Lighthouse Immersive and Impact Museums announce the Pittsburgh premiere of their highly sought-after art experience Immersive Van Gogh opening September 23, 2021. Official tickets will be available at https://www.vangoghpittsburgh.com/ with prices starting at $39.99. ... Continue reading

Illinois Announces $721,500 in Boat Access Area Grants

Illinois Announces $721,500 in Boat Access Area Grants

Governor JB Pritzker today announced 2021 Boat Access Area Development grants totaling $721,500 have been awarded to five communities. ... Continue reading

ROAD TRIP: Paul Gauguin Cruises Unveils Renovated m/s Paul Gauguin - Dreaming

ROAD TRIP: Paul Gauguin Cruises Unveils Renovated m/s Paul Gauguin - Dreaming

took place during The Gauguin's drydock ending on March 9th in Singapore. The vision of the renovation was to enhance The Gauguin's elegant Polynesian signature with a chic and fresh style to enrich guests' experience sailing the islands of Tahiti, French Polynesia, Fiji and the South Pacific. ... Continue reading

U.S. News Announces the 2021 Best Cars for Families

U.S. News Announces the 2021 Best Cars for Families

U.S. News & World Report, a nationally recognized publisher of consumer advice and information, today announced the 2021 Best Cars for Families. U.S. News evaluated 86 vehicles and named winners across nine categories. ... Continue reading

ROAD TRIP: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy's 2021 Trail Grants Program Invests $145,000 in Community Projects to Fill Critical Funding Gaps

ROAD TRIP: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy's 2021 Trail Grants Program Invests $145,000 in Community Projects to Fill Critical Funding Gaps

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) today announced the recipients of its 2021 Trail Grants Program, awarding $145,000 to fill critical trail gaps, with an emphasis on regional and community development goals. The developing Cowboy Trail Connection in Chadron, Nebraska, part of the preferred route of the Great American R ... Continue reading

ROAD TRIP: Travel Is Therapy! Benchmark Launches Spring Wellness Getaways And Inspiring Tips About The Healing Power Of Travel

ROAD TRIP: Travel Is Therapy! Benchmark Launches Spring Wellness Getaways And Inspiring Tips About The Healing Power Of Travel

Americans have always traveled – for fun, sport, business and for inspiration. Today, in the altered world in which we live, we travel for another reason – for therapy. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Digest Of Top Auto News - Week Of March 7-13, 2021

Nutson's Digest Of Top Auto News - Week Of March 7-13, 2021

See this past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy to digest news nuggets. ... Continue reading

ROAD TRIP - 21 New Reasons to Visit Orlando this Summer

ROAD TRIP - 21 New Reasons to Visit Orlando this Summer

21 new reasons to visit in 2021, ranging from new theme park thrill rides to innovative places to stay. And, with more than 150 at VisitOrlando.com, this is also a prime time for an affordable escape. ... Continue reading

Road Tests: 2021 Sonata N Line; 2021 Elantra N Line +VIDEO

Road Tests: 2021 Sonata N Line; 2021 Elantra N Line +VIDEO

Hyundai's first U.S. market N model leveraged the outstanding, new-for-2019 Veloster platform, showcasing an even higher level of performance appealing to the most discerning of automotive enthusiasts. Hyundai's high performance N line-up was developed to make the driver's heart beat faster whenever they're behind the ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up - February 21-27, 2021

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up - February 21-27, 2021

Every Sunday Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy and Executive Producer, with able assistance from senior editor Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, compile The Auto Channel's ... Continue reading

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