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Thursday, January 08, 2009
 

Travel & Recreation

New ATV Takes Fuel Efficiency to New Levels

Alternative fueled vehicles are of growing interest in the automobile industry, but what about the All Terrain Vehicle industry? Arctic Cat, a $736-million public company based in Thief River Falls, Minn., makes snowmobiles and ATV's worldwide.

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Prepare Your Car for Cold Weather

Is your car ready for severe weather? The pros and the nonprofit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) recommend that you prepare your vehicle right now for the winter ahead. Breakdowns, never convenient, can be dangerous in cold weather. The following tips from ASE should give motorists a road map to car care.

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82-year Old Logs Over 20,000 Miles

Charles Chapman is not your average 82-year-old. Instead of sitting back and taking it easy, he’s running and skating circles against fellow residents of “The Villages” retirement community, which is about an hour north of Orlando, Fla.

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How to Bring the Vacation Home

Now that the holidays are over, you may find yourself thinking: "I need a vacation!" But if time off just doesn't fit into your winter schedule or budget, consider ways to create a vacation in your own home.

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RVer's Guide to Storage

Now that winter has arrived, your recreational vehicle (RV) is likely sitting in a covered garage somewhere. Hopefully it's collecting dust, not serving as a winter home for some unwanted guests.

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Leading Adventure Travel Expert Shares Tips for Adult Travelers of All Ages

According to the Travel Industry Association, 98 million people have taken an adventure trip in the past five years. Whether it's to escape the daily grind, catch up with an old friend, connect with family, or challenge one's body physically, adventure travel can be a fit for every type of person.

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A Travel Tool You'll Never Want to Be Without Again

Spring will be here before you know it, and if you'd like to go on a trip this year, now is a good time to start planning. Once everyone has packed away their scarves and mittens, the most popular get-away spots are likely to be fully booked.

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Are We There Yet? Five Tips for Memorable Summer Family Travel

As summer quickly approaches, parents and children will be on the move. According to the Travel Industry Association of America, one in four household trips in the U.S. include children under 18, and 91 percent of those trips are for leisure.

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Check the Weather Before You Hit the Road this Winter

These days, it seems we’re always on the move. Whether we’re driving kids to soccer practice, heading off on a business trip or planning a vacation to visit family and friends, we need the latest information to prepare accordingly.

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The Safe Way to Get Out and Exercise This Winter

A lot of people put their exercise regimens on hold during the long, winter months because they don't think it'll be safe to do the things they like to do.

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