National Road Trip Day is the Friday before Memorial Day in the United States. It is the kickoff to the American summer road trip season. This year it falls on May 27th. The Day’s Background National Road Trip Day became a holiday in 2019 because of Pilot Flying J. Pilot Flying J is currently the largest travel center operator in North America. They chose the last Monday in May as … [Read more...]
The First U.S. Cross-Country Road Trip
This Day In U.S. History: On May 23, 1903, Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson began the first U.S. Cross-Country Road Trip. Allegedly, Jackson made a bet that the trip from San Francisco to New York would take less than 90 days. Amazingly, it only took 63. Of course, not all was smooth sailing. Preparing to go Cross-Country First, Jackson chose a car. The winner was a cherry red 1903 … [Read more...]
Healthy Vision For Safer Driving
Healthy vision should be a priority just like eating healthy and physical activity. Healthy vision keeps you safer each day. Get your eyes checked. Even if your eyes feel healthy, you could have a problem and not know it. That’s because many eye diseases don’t have any symptoms or warning signs. Healthy Vision And Driving People who have a history of eye conditions that may affect … [Read more...]
Safe Spring Driving in Alaska
Safety In Spring Safe driving in Alaska is a priority, especially as spring driving conditions begin. Merdes Law Office, P.C. has blogged over the years and expressed on the radio how important it is to be alert and safe while driving. With break-up approaching and the sun returning, Alaskan drivers experience a lot of unique driving conditions. Through each season Merdes Law Office … [Read more...]
Driving Through Spring Breakup
Alaska often experiences dramatic weather changes during springtime, earning the term "Breakup Season". Weather and road conditions change rapidly throughout this time and can lead to hazardous conditions. Drive safely this spring by preparing yourself and your vehicle for potential seasonal risks. Take additional precautions and stay mindful of possible natural hazards. Take … [Read more...]
Ice and Snow Driving Safety Tips
Ice and snow driving safety tips: winter weather can cause extremely dangerous road conditions. In these frigid months, it is important to prepare yourself – and your vehicle - for any situation you may encounter. Whether it is ensuring that your vehicle has the proper tires for rough conditions or just slowing down in general, the following ice and snow driving safety tips may just come … [Read more...]
