Welcome back to another fun edition of Classic’s Community Calendar of Events! With Summertime officially in full swing, we’re bringing you a fantastic selection of outdoor festivals, events, carnivals, fireworks and more to enjoy with your family and friends. We’re also including a special section dedicated specifically to Fourth of July events displays around the area, so you can make plans to enjoy the fireworks and celebrations!
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Six Exilarating Off-Road Parks and Trails Across the Midwest for ATVs, Dirt Bikes, and 4WD Vehicles
It’s International Mud Day, so we thought we’d celebrate by sharing some of the best picks for off-road adventures on ATVs and dirt bikes across the Midwest! On today’s post, you’ll find six exhilarating off-road parks and trails to enjoy for a bit of adrenaline pumping action. These incredible destinations offer no shortage of thrills, chills , and adrenaline as you explore these unique paths and trails designated for off-road vehicle use. Make some unforgettable memories with your friends and family as you race across hills, weave through forest trails, and get down and dirty zipping across all different types of terrain! Plus, some facilities offer on-site camping and RV options for additional outdoorsy excitement.
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Situated between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsula, the picturesque Mackinac Island in Lake Huron is a dream vacation destination chock full of historic landmarks and stunning naturescapes. Today, we’re sharing our picks for best spots to visit and activities to enjoy on a summer vacation at Mackinac Island! From swimming to boating and kayaking to hiking and museums, you’ll find a little bit of everything. We recommend at minimum a one-weekend stay, but ideally a week would allow you to visit and explore at a leisurely pace to really take in all the sites and experiences.
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Welcome to another edition of Gearhead Guru Guide where we aim to educate and inform on just about everything you could ever want to know about cars! You’ll become an expert in all things automotive, starting with today’s entry all about Tires! Learn the different parts of a tire, the seasonal and weather related options available, three essential maintenance points to keep those tires in tip-top shape, and then some!
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Get ready for fun in the sun at these incredible Midwest Theme Parks! Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie and thrill seeker, or you prefer the classic carnival and amusement rides, there’s something here to spark your imagination and inner child joy. Today, we’re sharing seven different incredible Midwest Amusement Parks and Water Parks that will bring a smile to your face. The parks on this list are perfect for family day trips, weekend getaways, and reuniting with family and friends for a fun day out. Plus, we’ve got a bonus list at the end of some additional parks for you to add to your future destination lists! So what are you waiting for? Let’s have the time of our lives!
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On South Bay Island on Lake Erie in Ohio is a gem of a local island getaway, the resort village Put-In-Bay! Locals recommend checking out the numerous wineries, historic buildings, gourmet culinary fine dining, beautiful nature preserves and hiking trails, as well as swimming or boating in the bay. When you’re done with all that excitement, i’ll be time to kick back, relax, and enjoy some of the wonderful live music and entertainment around the island. In short, Put-In-Bay Island is a 397 acre Summer vacation coastal paradise. Secluded and only accessible by small plane or boat, this island is picture-perfect! So let’s hit the road and check out this amazing midwest vacation destination!
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With Independence Day just around the corner, it seemed only fitting we highlight some of the unique and interesting places to road trip around the US. Plan your ultimate road trip around these incredible places. Visiting these historic destinations will open your eyes to the storied history of our country, as well as making memories enough to last a lifetime.
So what are you waiting for? Pile your best friends and family members in the car, and let’s hit the road to adventure and experience the US like never before. Check out our picks for 7 must-see unforgettable historic sites across the United States!
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Welcome back to another installment of our Gearhead Guru Guide series! We’re here to help educate you on all the tips, tricks, ins-and-outs of vehicle maintenance and repair. Today, we’re sharing a small decoder to some of the most common dashboard lights you’ll see on your vehicle’s display. We also hope this can help serve as a primer for new car owners and new drivers to learn how to spot an issue before it becomes a crisis.
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Looking for a way to fuse your wanderlust with your creative interests? Nature photography is the perfect interest combining a love of travel and outdoors with your artistic vision and self-expression. Today, we’re sharing some of the top spots around the Midwest that make for prime landscape and nature photography! Get in touch with the world around you again, connecting with plants, wildlife, and incredible scenery as you immerse yourself in these protected wilderness areas and national parks.
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Welcome to another edition of Classic’s Gearhead Guru Guide, where we cover all the ins-and-outs of vehicle maintenance, top notch care techniques, and all the nitty gritty details of collecting cars among other things. Today, we’re sharing some of the vital skill of knowing how to safely jump start your vehicle. Never done it before? Well, there’s no time like the present to learn how! Are you a seasoned pro whose car is in pristine condition, but would still like a refresher just in case? We’ve got you covered! Plus, stick around to the end of our post for some helpful visual tutorials and video lessons.
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