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...]
Summer Road Trips
Recreational vehicles and summer road trip season is upon us. Be prepared for travel, recreation, and camping before you hit the road. Following are some tips to keep your summer road trip adventures safe and fun. Practice Driving Be confident behind the wheel before you start a road trip. Whether you own or rent, it is critical that you are familiar with the vehicle you are using. … [Read more...]
