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Andrew Sheldon

Articles by Andrew Sheldon

national park service history

The Road to the National Parks

AAA helped create the Park-to-Park Highway, which connected the country’s 12 western National Parks.

caribbean

Enjoy a Trip to the Caribbean This Winter

With the winter chill setting in, there’s never a better time to visit this tropical oasis.

money moves

10 Money Moves to Make Before the Year Ends

The end of the year is the perfect time to check on your finances.

iphone

The Best New iPhone Features

The new iPhone 11 is faster, stronger, smarter and a much better photographer.

holiday road trip

5 Can’t-Miss Northeast Holiday Road Trip Destinations

Not all holiday celebrations are created equal. These local spots put on spectaculars that you don’t want to miss.

largest objects moved

5 of the Largest Objects Ever Moved on the Road

Space shuttles and boulders and turbines, oh my! These are some of the largest objects moved on roadways.

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5 Pennsylvania Day Trips

The Keystone State offers a little something for everyone, making Pennsylvania the perfect destination for a day trip.

Fuel School

Fuel School

Are you using the right mix for your automobile?

Tiffany Haddish

Tiffany Haddish Recalls Her Good, Bad and Ugly Geo Metro

It may not have been the best looking vehicle, but Haddish’s Metro always ran.

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New York’s New Child Seat Law Takes Effect in November

Beginning Nov. 1, all children under age 2 in New York must be restrained in a rear-facing safety seat.

Stadium Food in the Northeast

The Best NFL Stadium Food in the Northeast

From cheesesteaks to toasted PB&J’s and everything in between, this is the most delectable NFL stadium food you can find.

Tropical Days Are Ahead

Tropical Days Are Ahead

The best beaches in Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean.

worst roads in america

The Worst Roads in America Are in the Northeast

The U.S. has a $146 billion backlog in needed roadway safety improvements, according to a report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. It appears that a large portion of those improvements are needed in the Northeast.

hearing wellness

All Ears on Hearing Wellness

After arthritis and heart disease, hearing loss is the most common physical condition in adults. Learn the causes, how it impacts lifestyle and what you can do to prevent it.

Deaths Caused by Running Red Lights

Deaths Caused by Running Red Lights Reaches a 10-Year High

939 people died from red-light accidents in 2017, nearly half were passengers or people in other vehicles.

Kyle MacLachlan

Kyle MacLachlan Fondly Remembers His 1984 Jeep

Best known as Special Agent Dale Cooper in the hit show “Twin Peaks,” actor Kyle MacLachlan remembers his first car, a Jeep he had to sell just to get to Los Angeles.

autonomous vehicle

“No One at the Wheel” Explores Autonomous Vehicles

Samuel “Gridlock Sam” Schwartz’s book highlights the benefits of autonomous vehicles, but also warns of their dangers.

Northeast Powwows

Celebrate Native American Culture at These Northeast Powwows

Powwows are open to the public, creating a unique opportunity to learn about and enjoy Native American traditions.

american southwest

Stunning Southwest: Bryce, Zion and the Grand Canyon

Guests are immersed in some of the most awe-inspiring national parks during an eight-day expedition in the American Southwest.

electric vehicle range

Extreme Temperatures Affect Range of Electric Vehicles

AAA research shows severe temperatures can cause significant decreases in electric vehicle range.