Alabama’s New Safety Law and Independence Day Holiday Travel Restrictions
As motorists plan to travel Alabama highways for the Fourth of July holiday, the Alabama Department of Transportation and the Alabama Road Builders Association are making them aware of changes to a state law to protect the lives of road construction and maintenance workers. Effective, Thursday, read more…
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South Carolina Restricts Lane Closures on I-95 for Fourth of July Holiday
To help holiday traffic flow, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) prohibits lane closures on interstate highways for non-emergency highway work during the Fourth of July holiday travel period. These restrictions will be in place from 6:00 a.m. Friday, July 2, through 10:00 read more…
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Georgia DOT Suspends Lane Closures During Fourth of July Weekend
In an effort to ease travel through and within our state during the Fourth of July weekend, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) will suspend construction-related closures on interstate highways starting Friday, July 2. Additionally, Georgia DOT will limit lane closures on state read more…
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Dive Into Jackson County, Florida’s Outdoor Adventures
Diving enthusiasts are sure to know about Jackson County, Florida, because of its world-class cave diving. Add spring-fed paddling locations, abundant fishing holes, diverse hiking trails and beautiful state parks for an outdoor pursuit for anyone in this beautiful Florida setting. Located one read more…
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Wild Florida Doubles the Size of its Drive-Thru Safari
Wild Florida announces a massive new expansion to its facility. Wild Florida has doubled the size of its Drive-thru Safari, expanding by two miles bringing it to a total of four miles opened to the public on June 14, 2021.
The current 85-acre Drive-thru Safari Park has expanded to a total of 170 acres. The trail will increase to four miles and eventually feature more exotic animals like gemsbok, kudu, and springbok. In addition to the more than 150 animals already on property, Wild Florida read more…
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Maine Has Three New National Scenic Byways
The state of Maine has three new National Scenic Byways, which are roads singled out by the United States Department of Transportation for one or more of six “intrinsic qualities:” archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and scenic. The new byways are in addition to the state’s t read more…
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Family Travel: South Carolina’s Capital City/Lake Murray Country
This summer, family travel can be what it was always meant to be: wide open spaces in the great outdoors, smaller-scale attractions with fewer crowds and fun family accommodations. In the four-county South Carolina region of Capital City/Lake Murray Country you’ll find the perfect place read more…
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GasBuddy Predicts Most Expensive Summer Gas Prices Since 2014
We are conflicted about summer travel this year. With more people vaccinated and the economy opening, 57 percent of Americans plan to take at least one road trip this summer, up substantially from 2020’s 31 percent, according to GasBuddy’s annual summer travel survey. The biggest roadblock? High g read more…
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5 Essential Tips for Memorial Day Weekend Road Warriors
Memorial Day is just around the corner, and that means the unofficial start to summer! As Americans prepare for long-weekend getaways, trips to the beach and family picnics, they’ll also be faced with what’s predicted to be a busy Memorial Day Weekend. While gas prices have risen over the past few months, that’s not stopping motorists from hitting the road so expect that it will be crowded out there!
Here’s our top 5 essential tips to consider if you’re planning a Memorial Day weekend road read more…
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5 Essential Tips for Memorial Day Weekend Road Warriors
Memorial Day is just around the corner, and that means the unofficial start to summer! As Americans prepare for long-weekend getaways, trips to the beach and family picnics, they’ll also be faced with what’s predicted to be a busy Memorial Day Weekend. While gas prices have risen over the past few read more…
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Washington State DOT Advises to Allow Extra Time if Traveling Memorial Day Weekend
With Memorial Day serving as the unofficial kick-off for summer travel, anyone hitting the roads during the holiday weekend should plan ahead and prepare for additional traffic – especially during peak travel times.
Given an expected increase in traffic this holiday, travelers should be sure t read more…
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Delaware DOT Suspends I-95 Lane Closures for Memorial Holiday
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is suspending construction-related lane closures at 12:01 AM on Thursday, May 27, 2021 until 12:01 AM on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. On-going sustained lane shifts and/or lane closures may still be in effect at certain locations. Motorists should read more…
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North Carolina Halts Construction on Major Highways for Holiday Weekend
As the nation continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot more travelers are expected to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend. The AAA is estimating a 60 percent increase in traffic compared to a year ago.
With that in mind, the N.C. Department of Transportation will be shutting read more…
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Best Ways to Enjoy the Water in Gulf County, Florida
With a name like Gulf County, Florida, one would expect the water to be the super star. That’s true, but here, the Gulf of Mexico is only the beginning. There are bays and inland waters. There are places like the Stump Hole and the Dead Lakes. Places for fishing and places for floating. From any s read more…
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Alabama Suspends Lane Closures for Memorial Day Holiday
The Alabama Department of Transportation expects a higher traffic volume than usual during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. As an added precaution and for the safety of the traveling public and roadside construction workers, there will be no temporary lane closures on Alabama interstates after read more…
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