BOISE – Memorial Day travel is back in a big way. According to AAA, 43.8 million Americans, including nearly 262,000 Idahoans, will journey 50 miles or more from home to celebrate the holiday weekend – 1.8 million more than a year ago, and 1 million more than in 2019. “In recent years, travel has recovered…
BOISE – For the first time since early February, Idaho drivers are seeing a welcome sight at the gas pump – prices that are cheaper than a week ago. According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.88, which is four cents cheaper than a week ago,…
BOISE – May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and as many Idahoans are enjoying the weather on their two-wheeled transportation, AAA is reminding drivers and cyclists to work together to promote safety. “Bicyclists occupy a much smaller footprint on the roads than a passenger vehicle or heavy truck, and drivers must be hyper vigilant to…
BOISE – Today is the 100th anniversary of Craters of the Moon National Monument, and AAA is sharing travel tips to make the most of your next visit to the scenic wonders of the National Parks system. “Every National Park and Monument is a masterpiece of nature, and each has its own personality. We’re very…
BOISE – Idaho gas prices are in a holding pattern this week, with the state’s average price for regular at $3.93 per gallon (give or take a fraction of a penny) since April 17. It’s a welcome reprieve from the previous trend of soaring week-over-week prices to kick off the spring. According to AAA, Gem…
BOISE – It’s called the “spillover effect” – raising speed limits on freeways can increase the number of speed-related crashes on nearby roads. And according to new research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the dangers are all too real. AAA recently studied the effects of faster speed limits – before and after they…
BOISE – Idaho drivers are currently experiencing a lull in rising gas prices, but the state average could top the $4 mark soon. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State jumped seven cents in a two-day span last week before hovering near $3.93 since Wednesday. Today’s price…
BOISE – Ecotourism, or sustainable travel, is becoming more popular as families plan trips with a reduced impact on local communities. “With Earth Day just around the corner, what better time to start thinking about simple ways to enjoy a vacation while protecting these beautiful places for future generations to enjoy,” says AAA Idaho public…
BOISE – Drivers in the Treasure Valley are filling up their cars with $4 gas for the first time this year, and the rest of the state may follow in a matter of days and weeks. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular in the Boise area topped the $4 mark…
BOISE – If you’re planning a trip for an in-person event this year, you’re not alone. According to new research by AAA and Bread Financial, approximately 3 in 5 Gen Z and Millennial survey respondents have traveled 50 miles or more in the past 12 months, or will in the next 12 months, to attend…
