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AAA: Independence Day Car Travel to Set New Record Despite Soaring Gas Prices
Updated 6/24/2022 PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA says the travel volume for the 4th of July holiday is just shy of 2019 with 47.9 million Americans (14.5% of the population) including 549,000 Oregonians taking a trip. This is up 3.7% over 2021, bringing travel volumes almost to pre-pandemic levels. The biggest surprise is car travel will …
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More than 285,000 Idahoans to Travel for 4th of July Despite Skyrocketing Gas Prices
BOISE – Boom. According to AAA, the Fourth of July holiday will go out with a bang this year, as nearly 48 million Americans, including 285,000 Idahoans, take a trip to see family and fireworks over the long weekend. That’s more than 14% of the population. AAA projects a nearly 4% increase in travel, or …
Organized Air Travel: Travelon Seatback Organizer
Travelon Seatback Organizer AAA Member Price $14.00 Flying soon? One of the most important things to pack in your carry-on bag is a smart device and portable charger so you can stay connected while traveling. And – heads up – if you like watching movies on the plane – some airlines are eliminating the seatback …
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Slow Down, Stay Focused in Work Zones
BOISE – As construction zones spring up across the state to tackle road repairs and catch up on routine maintenance, AAA reminds drivers to slow down and watch for road workers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 857 people were killed in work zones in 2020, up from 845 the year before. While …
Spud & Squatch Hit the Road
Meet Spud & Squatch Spud & Squatch met a while back when Squatch was wandering close to the Idaho border. He noticed large trucks hauling brown, round, and oddly shaped things and moved in for a closer look. One of the trucks hit a bump and out popped a potato – but it had arms, legs, …
Prepare for Summer Travel
Summer is here and that means adventure. AAA is your resource for all things summer travel whether it’s preparing for an epic road trip or boarding a plane for a tropical vacation. Check out our resources below! Plan in Advance Before you head out the door, be sure to check out current travel information for …
39.2 Million Americans to Travel for Memorial Day Weekend
BOISE – Expensive fuel and pricey plane tickets won’t discourage another big increase in Memorial Day travel this year. According to new projections by AAA, more than 39 million Americans (or nearly 12% of the U.S. population), including 224,000 Idahoans, will take a trip over the holiday weekend – an 8% increase from a year …
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AAA: 39 Million Americans including 530,000 Oregonians to Travel for Memorial Day
Updated May 27, 2022 PORTLAND, Ore., – The unofficial start to summer will be a busy one this year as AAA predicts 39.2 million people (11.8% of the population) will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend. This is an increase of 8.3% over 2021, bringing travel volumes almost in line …
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The One Travel Essential I Never Leave Without
After traveling to 82 countries and 40+ years later there’s one essential I pack on every trip: a travel towel. Whether I’m flying or driving to my destination, it’s always a staple in my bag. It might sound funny to call a towel an ‘essential’ but it’s not just any towel, it’s microfiber, and it …
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