Moving right along with our enthusiastic celebration of Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month, with today’s stop off being our neighbors to the North, Wisconsin! Bundle up and get ready to embark on some great winter sports adventures, because today’s blog is all about great destinations for skiing, snowboarding, sledding and more. We’ve selected some fabulous destinations for road-tripping with your family and friends over the winter season. Grab some season passes or book a weekend getaway for some fresh mountain air. The choice is yours and the possibilities for fun are endless!
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Winter Sports Excursions and Snowy Escapes in South Dakota: Badlands, Deadwood, Black Hills and more!
We’re continuing our trend of celebrating National Skiing and Snowboarding month, this time heading on over to South Dakota! We’ll be sharing the best places to go skiing (downhill and cross country), snowboarding, snow tubing, and enjoying other winter sports like snowmobiling. December through March you’ll find no shortage of adrenaline pumpkin thrills and chills in the snow and ice. No matter if you’re a novice testing your chops or an expert looking for a challenge, South Dakota will be your new favorite winter vacation destination.
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Today we’re chatting a little bit about some winter weather car care tips. One of the most important parts of your vehicle is the brakes!
It’s imperative during inclement weather that you’re able to stop on a dime, and in conjunction with all-season or winter tires, you’ll need to make sure your vehicle has a tip-top shape brake system. We’ll be “braking” it down (see what we did there?) into easy to digest sections such as different terms for parts in the vehicle’s brakes, as well as signs to look out for that the brakes need a checkup. On most vehicles, you’ll need a regular brake service between 25,000 to 65,000 during which your mechanic will replace the brake pads; rotors will need replacing 30,000 to 70,000 miles. These numbers may vary depending on driving style, road and terrain conditions, and weather.
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January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month, and we’ll be highlighting fantastic places to enjoy winter sports in the Midwest region. Today, we’re traveling over to Minnesota to explore a wide range of ski slopes, terrain parks, and more. Whether you’re a beginning snowbunny or you’re an avid enthusiast looking to test their chops with new challenges, you’ll find a wide range of things to enjoy. Plus, there’s lots of family friendly activities and destinations on our list, so it’s perfect for traveling with kids (and even pets) in tow!
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Welcome to a brand, shiny new 2025! We hope your holidays were great fun and brought you lots of joy and happiness. Now that the New Year is officially here, we bet you’re just itching to try lots of fun new things and explore new pastimes. And if your New Year’s Resolutions include spending more quality time with your favorite people, you’re in luck! Our latest Community Calendar is jampacked with many interesting and exciting events, workshops, classes, and more. We’re sure that you’ll find something to start the new year off on the right foot!
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It’s time to bid farewell to 2024, and while we’ve really enjoyed a full year of excitement at Classic Auto Group, we’re fully ready to ring in the new one and see what’s to come! On today’s blog, we’re highlighting some wonderful local area celebrations in Lake County nearby for you and your favorite people to ring in 2025 together! You’ll find family friendly events for New Year’s Eve as well as some adults only events for a kid-free night. Got an event to recommend to us? Leave us a comment on our social media to share your shindig! Let’s celebrate in style together.
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Winter is coming, and in some places it’s already here! Did you know that more than 90% of vehicle accidents and issues occurring during winter months are considered preventable? Today, we’re helping you maintain your vehicle in tip-top shape so you can avoid preventable damage. Along with defensive and calm driving habits, we suggest you make a call to our experienced service technicians and inquire about a winter car care appointment! It’s important to bring your car in periodically for regular oil changes and fluid top-offs, and request that our expert mechanics inspect your vehicle for the following:
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It’s World Snowboarding Day! We’ll be spending the next few months highlighting some incredible winter weather destinations for prime snowboarding and skiing, but today we’re celebrating with a focus on essential gear and cargo products. We’ll also be focusing on prepping your gear for the road. Make sure you don’t miss a thing with our handy packing list, and follow our tried and true methods for efficiently packing just about any vehicle for a secure ride.
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Today is National Alabama Day, and we thought we’d celebrate by highlighting some spectacular places to visit on your next road trip. We’ll be stopping off in Birmingham, Alabama a bright shining star in this southern state, a hotbed of museums, arts, culture, science, and of course, American History. The city has an incredibly vibrant arts scene, with beautiful museums full of handcrafted artwork and sculptures, as well as hosting the Sidewalk Film Festival and Magic City Art Connection events. It’s also the home of legendary music artists such as Nat King Cole, Wayne Perkins, and more; stop by the infamous Iron City music venue and celebrate musical history while catching show from the latest and greatest in recording artists. There’s also no shortage of culinary delights, with some of the hottest new restaurants and trending cuisine, you’ll find everything from southern staples like soul food to barbecue to New American and Chinese and Thai. So hop on in your new car from Classic Auto Group and let’s hit the road to fun and adventure with today’s road trip guide!
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Just because the winter weather is here doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the great outdoors. Hang up those hiking boots and swap them out for some snowshoes and skis! On less than a tank of gas you’ll be on your way to winter wonderland bliss. Feeling the crunch of the fresh snow under your feet, enjoying the brisk fresh air and that “it’s going to snow any moment now” scent on the breeze. There’s nothing else quite like it! Let’s check out these three amazing winter road trip destinations in Illinois.
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