One of the many benefits you’ll receive with your AAA membership is a subscription to Via Magazine. Via is the AAA magazine mailed out bi-monthly to AAA members. Each issue contains information on road trips, events, vacations, and food and wine, as well as how to get the most out of your AAA membership. So …
Fresh Tracks – Pacific Northwest Ski Resorts Offer Something for All Winter Lovers
Written by Teresa Ristow There are more than forty ski areas spread over the Pacific Northwest states of Oregon, Washington and Idaho. When Mother Nature delivers, each fills up with plentiful snow and winter enthusiasts flock from near and far to get out on the slopes. Whether you’re planning a serious ski trip with all …
Set an Inventory of Your Home as a New Year’s Resolution
Written by Suzanne Johnson There is no time like the present to create a home inventory strategy. We can all find excuses to put off the task of going through our belongings and documenting what we own for insurance purposes. Maybe we’re waiting to really organize our closets and cupboards, or finally have that garage …
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Beautiful Bisbee – Off the Beaten Path in Southeast Arizona
Written by Adam Sawyer Imagine what would happen if a village tucked into a remote Mediterranean countryside and an old American West mining town coupled up and had a baby. The offspring plopped itself down an hour and a half southeast of Tucson and a stone’s throw from the Mexican border, and became a magnet for …
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Byway, Pie-way – Homemade Pie Makes Scenic Road Trips Tastier
Nothing improves a charming rural road trip more than a stop for a slice of homemade pie. Pair your next tour of a scenic byway with a layover at a small town pie joint. Will you choose apple or berry to accompany your Pacific Northwest scenery? 1: Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway Beckie’s Café, Union Creek, Oregon …
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On the Road in Oregon & Idaho
Explore destinations, attractions, and events on the road in Oregon and Idaho. On the Road – January, 2022 Crane Hot Springs Just thirty miles south of Burns in Southeast Oregon, Crane Hot Springs is close enough to Highway 20 to serve as a stopover for weary east-west travelers, but it feels a world away from the …
Weekend Getaway: Boise or Bust
Written by V. Estelle Rogers The hub of Southwestern Idaho is calling out for a weekend getaway The name Boise is derived from the Old French word “boisé,” which means “wooded.” Boise, Idaho, is indeed richly surrounded by woods, as well as trails, parks, lakes and mountains perfect for skiing. This adventurer’s paradise and city of more …
Tips to Avoid Identity Theft
Whether it’s massive data breaches (like the one that MGM recently suffered) or a friend who has had their credit card stolen, it’s likely you’re familiar with identity theft. Every day we hear more and more stories of people who have fallen victim to identity thieves in some form or another. Below are just a …
A Flood Can Happen Anywhere, Anytime
Floods are the most widespread of all weather-related natural disasters in the U.S., according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Flooding causes billions of dollars of damage across the country, yet many Americans don’t have flood insurance. Floods can happen anywhere, even in low- or moderate-risk flood zones. Some of the homes damaged by …
If Your Child Is Headed Off to College, What are the Insurance Implications
The transition from high school graduate to new college student is an exciting milestone, and moving away from home is part of the process for many. AAA Oregon/Idaho also recommends a review of your insurance for college students. Homeowners and renters insurance tips for students If your student live in a dorm, some personal possessions …
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