All articles tagged with #road trips
The Washington Capitals' 2025-26 NHL season schedule features a home opener against Boston, multiple homestands, a lengthy February Olympic break, and extensive road trips, including a six-game Western Canada trip. The season includes 82 games with strategic breaks, back-to-back sets, and varied home and away stretches, culminating in a busy and well-structured campaign.
NPR provides a comprehensive guide with 11 tips for taking a smooth road trip in an electric vehicle (EV) without experiencing range anxiety. The guide emphasizes the importance of planning, including choosing the right vehicle, checking charging infrastructure along the route, and preparing the car before departure. It also offers practical advice for the trip itself, such as managing speed, packing wisely, and using charging stops efficiently. With improved charging infrastructure and faster-charging vehicles, long EV road trips are becoming more feasible.
TikTok user and Tesla owner Cyny Carter shared her frustrations about the long charging times during a road trip, claiming it added hours to her travel. While some viewers agreed, others argued that proper planning and using charging breaks effectively can mitigate the issue.
A meticulously maintained 1968 Chevy C20 CST Custom Camper with a tri-level Del Ray "Sky Lounge" camper is up for auction on Bring a Trailer. This classic vehicle, featuring a 396ci V-8 engine and numerous upgrades, offers a full kitchen, bathroom, dining area, and sleeping quarters. The camper, originally ordered through a Denver dealership and kept within the same family for nearly 50 years, is now being sold out of California with a Montana title and plates. The auction ends on June 7, with no reserve on the all-inclusive package.
Krispy Kreme is offering a dozen Original Glazed donuts for $3.84 over Memorial Day weekend, coinciding with the 38.4 million Americans expected to travel. Use code ROADTRIP to redeem the offer from Friday to Monday.
A new Fox poll reveals that over half of Americans are staying home or opting for more affordable travel plans this summer due to high prices, with many choosing to drive instead of fly. AAA expects a record 38.4 million people to travel by car this Memorial Day Weekend.
Tens of millions of Americans are hitting the road for Memorial Day weekend, marking a significant travel rush that signals a busy summer season ahead.
Memorial Day weekend travel times are expected to be up to 90% longer than normal, with a record 38.4 million people planning road trips. To avoid heavy traffic, travelers should use traffic apps and follow INRIX's recommended travel times, avoiding peak hours from May 23 to May 27.
Google Maps is introducing new features to assist electric car drivers in finding charging stations, including real-time availability and charging speed information, trip planning with charging stops, and detailed instructions for locating chargers within parking lots and garages. These updates aim to address concerns about range anxiety and make driving an electric vehicle more convenient, as EVs make up roughly 7 percent of new U.S. car sales and companies seek to ease charging concerns to drive further adoption.
Google Maps is introducing new features to assist electric vehicle (EV) drivers, including AI-powered summaries of charger locations, real-time port availability and charging speed, and suggestions for ideal charging stops during road trips. These updates will be available in the coming months for EVs with Google built-in, aiming to reduce range anxiety for new EV drivers and make road trips easier for everyone.
A reader attempted to drive from Michigan to a North Carolina meetup but his Saab 9-2X experienced a wheel bearing failure in West Virginia, leaving him with a $1,600 repair bill and stranded without transportation options. Despite facing challenges, the reader is determined to rescue his car and has received support from the car enthusiast community.
Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Monaghan, stars of the new vacation comedy "The Family Plan," share their different experiences with road trips. Wahlberg recalls bouncing around in the back of a truck as a child, while Monaghan fondly remembers camping trips with her family. The film, which follows a family on a road trip to escape assassins, explores relatable family dynamics and offers a mix of comedy and action. Wahlberg and Monaghan both found the script to be relatable and enjoyed working together on the project. "The Family Plan" premieres on Apple TV+ on Friday.
Multiple fatal accidents occurred across the country on Thanksgiving Day as millions of people traveled by road to visit loved ones. In Georgia, 14 deaths were reported, with five fatalities resulting from a head-on collision between a van and a pickup truck. Four people died in a high-speed crash in California, while two children were seriously injured in a multi-vehicle accident in Sacramento County. Investigations are ongoing, and authorities are urging witnesses to come forward.
Stormy weather is expected to impact Thanksgiving travel plans, with rain, thunderstorms, and winds forecasted across different regions from Sunday to Wednesday. The storm system will move across the Southern Plains, Southern United States, and Southeast, potentially causing delays and heavier traffic. AAA predicts that 55.4 million Americans will travel for Thanksgiving, with the majority going by road. Early travelers on Monday may be spared from heavy rain and thunderstorms, but the Eastern Seaboard and Great Lakes region could experience heavier rain and delays later in the week. Thanksgiving Day itself is expected to be milder, with potential mountain snow in interior western states.
Troublemaking tourists caused incidents at Europe's top landmarks, including drunken Americans trapped overnight on the Eiffel Tower and a woman attempting to fill her water bottle in Rome's Trevi fountain. A recent lawsuit also revealed a problem with excessive drinking on a Delta Air Lines flight. In food and drink news, a German couple won hearts in Italy with their unique pizza creations, while a Sri Lankan baker took home the prize for the best baguette in Paris. Additionally, Seoul, Hiroshima, and Bratislava were highlighted as captivating city vacation destinations. Finally, road trips remain popular, with Yellowstone National Park attracting almost a million visitors in July, and options for electric camper van rentals and luxurious mobile homes were featured.