DIY car repairs: 5 tips to help you get started
Posted: December 2, 2021
Working on your car at home can help you save money on vehicle service. But before you get started, there are a few things to consider. From having the right tools to keeping detailed records, learn how to set yourself—and your vehicle—up for success. 1. Secure the necessary tools To start servicing your own car, you’ll need the tools for the job. Whether you buy...
Heading Out of Town? Remember These Driver Safety Tips
Posted: December 1, 2021
Americans love their road trips and head out in vast numbers to visit relatives, camp, fish, hunt, visit resorts and theme parks, or enjoy our beautiful country. Before you leave town on your road trip, take the time to review these driver safety tips – they could save a life. A Vehicle Check-Up Before any long trip, ensure your vehicle is in top running condition....
Motorcycle trip idea: Tackle the Loneliest Road in America
Posted: November 30, 2021
How does a road get such a moniker? The same way motorcycle riders earned the outlaw image—a story in Life Magazine. The July 1986, issue of Life Magazine was adorned with a picture of the Statue of Liberty and the headline “America the Wondrous.” Inside was the story that gave U.S. Route 50 in Nevada the nickname, The Loneliest Road in America. Once the Lincoln...
A motorcycle ride in upstate New York to picture-perfect lakes and some history
Posted: November 28, 2021
New York State Route 9N (NY9N) is an alternate road for U.S. Route 9 (US9) in upstate New York. It runs north from Saratoga Springs to Keeseville, covering about 143 miles. The section of NY9N that’s most enjoyable for motorcycle riding begins at the northern end of the little town of Lake George and heads northward for 63 miles. If Lake George sounds familiar, it’s...
A motorcycle ride on the Talimena National Scenic Byway takes you through the mountains and a national forest
Posted: November 25, 2021
The Civilian Conservation Corps began the creation of the Talimena National Scenic Byway in the 1930s as two truck trails. Then in the late 1960s, the roads were connected and paved, forming what is now known as Oklahoma State Highway 1 and Arkansas Highway 88. This scenic drive became a National Forest Scenic Byway in 1989, receiving National Scenic Byway status in 2005. The Talimena...