Summer Road-trip Movies and Ideas

Time For a Summertime Drive

Are you to that point where you're antsy and need a getaway? If so, you can't be blamed. Who wants to stay indoors or behind there desk when there's so much open road to discover, and so many music compilations to aid us in our travels.Let's take a look at some destinations and movies that motivate our travel spot decisions this summer. 

Sundance TV Road-trip and Road-trip movies to Match

Not Sure where To Go?

picking a prime destination can be tricky. After-all, the majority of us have limited vacation time. Consulting review sites and doing our homework is paramount in choosing right. See some references below. They may just help you land the perfect summer drive.

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Local Tahoe Native Takes the Gold in 2014 Olympics

Jamie took Gold in slope-style snowboarding. Her Run this past Sunday was seamless. Making local Tahoe natives proud of their own. See The Full Story At CBS.COM

"I was really just trying to stay calm and kind of reserve my energy,"Anderson says of her competition . "It was a lot of stress up there and even though it's just another competition, the stage and the outreach that this event connects to is out of control."It is evident that she maintained control.

Winter Driving Tips to Combat the Extremes

In recent days, the US has been bombarded with stories regarding the Polar Vortex and its resulting harsh weather patterns. Some have wondered what is this polar vortex? Is it a fancy new term for El Nino. To find out what this new buzzword encompasses please check out Climate.gov

        In certain North American locations, such as Lake County, IN, Drivers have been warned to avoid driving  due to hazardous road conditions. Road Condition Advisory In such cases, the operators of the vehicles were asked to stay home for their own safety. Authorized emergency response vehicles were the only cars recommended to be out on those slippery roads. Currently,  there is a warning in effect NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Warning for parts of the country.

       How can you receive current updates on the weather and road conditions for your area? Regarding weather updates in your local area, you can find your locations hour by hour forecast on The Weather Channel  and various local weather sites. For a more in depth idea of current precipitation, warnings in effect and so on, check out WEATHER.GOV. Here on the West Coast, sites like Cal Trans are useful tools that provide live video feeds of the roads you may use for an upcoming trip or commute to work. Some Smartphone user have even found the Google Now weather widget to be very handy, as it can be adjusted by hour.
Driving safely on winter roads is another chief concern. AAA offers an excellent list of safe winter driving tips. Some of the precautions mentioned include not warming a vehicle in an enclosed environment. Unfortunately, many have been poisoned  or worse this way. Also, ensuring your gas tank is at-least half full at all times during cold weather prevents the gas line form freezing up. Remember just because you are a good winter driver, doesn't mean everyone else out there is. Please stay safe.