We are so excited to usher in the cooler temps of autumn, because we are more than ready to get out there and do our best “leaf peeping”. There’s nothing like traipsing through woodland paths strewn with crunchy leaves! What could be better than immersing yourself amidst golden sunset yellows, vivid rusty oranges, lush scarlet and ruby, and sepia tans of the foliage around you for a family photo op to post to the ‘gram. It’s one of the most beautiful times to get back to nature, for as the pensieve scholar Albert Camus said “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” So what are you waiting for? Save this handy guide to your bookmarks so you can get the most out of autumn and find the best backdrops for your selfies before the season disappears.
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Four Magnificent Roads to Drive Around the World
Since today is World Tourism Day, we thought we would do something a little different with our usual travel blogging content. This week, we’re looking outside of our own backyard and doing a little globe trotting! Let’s check out four of the most scenic places to drive from all around the world.
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There’s nothing we love more than finding exciting and interesting new places to explore right in our own backyard! Today, we’ve found some really neat farms to visit in the Greater Chicago Area, Lake County region, and just over the state line into Wisconsin. That’s right, folks, we’re celebrating National Alpaca Day with a great list of exciting local and regional Alpaca Farms to tour. Get an up close look at these incredible animals, a chance to pet them and feed them, as well as learning more about the history of alpaca in the fiber industry across the globe. It’s a unique experience and opportunity to learn and get some great photo ops to boot. Check it out on today’s blog!
We love sharing driver tips and tricks with our readers! Today, we’re sharing something that may be a little unconventional for a blog topic, but at the same time is a pretty regular occurrence on the road. According to AAA and the Federal Highway Administration, nearly two million collisions occur between wildlife and vehicles annually in the US. Since today is National RoadKill Day, we’re here to help you navigate the ins-and-outs of driving safely around wildlife, what to do if you accidentally hit an animal, and how to remove roadkill out of the main path until authorities can arrive. (Be sure to share this advice with younger drivers, too, so they can be in the know and drive as safely as possible.)
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World Rivers Day was created to remind communities of the critical importance of rivers as waterways and as pathways to communities all across the globe. Not only do they provide environmental protection to wildlife, serve as vital sources of fresh water and food, provide estuaries and passageways for travel and transportation, and an overall life support for global ecosystems.
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September 23rd is National Public Land Day, celebrated annually on the 4th Saturday of each September. It promotes both the enjoyment of and volunteer conservation efforts for conservation of public lands; it was created by the National Environmental Education Foundation. NEEF aims to make our environment more accessible, relatable, and relevant and connected to the daily lives of all Americans.
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Today is Native American Day, and in honor of that, we’re highlighting a local destination, the Dickson Mounds at the Illinois State Museum, so you can get an up-close and personal look into the history of Native peoples in our region’s history.
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Here at Classic Kia of Waukegan, we really love being part of a brand that is committed to upward mobility in sustainable practices, forward thinking business practices in innovative green technologies, and always moving forward and growing in leaps and bounds. That’s why today we’re so thrilled to announce that the Kia EV9 has won the Luxury Category in the German Car of the Year 2024 Awards. The Kia EV9 has continued to soar above the competition, making it a top pick for an environmentally responsible electric daily driver vehicle. Let’s take a look at what makes this car rise a cut above the competition.
- Chosen by a panel of 27 trade journalists from a pool of nine competing models
- EV9 follows in the footsteps of EV6, Kia’s first dedicated BEV
We’re back with another Classic Auto Group Local Eats Guide in celebration of National Fried Rice Day! Today, we’re sharing our picks for incredible and community recommended Asian restaurants in Lake County and surrounding areas.
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It’s National Smithsonian Day! Did you know that the Smithsonian has curated a special online collection called “Explore America: Illinois” with art, americana, and other interesting information about our amazing state? Yep, pretty cool! But that’s not all there is to love about our state, there’s the Smithsonian Center for Science and Industry, a mere hop skip and jump away in Chicago!
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