Tag: 1970s

Day Trips

Hispanic Heritage Trail Through the Northeast

October 02, 2025. AAA Staff

The U.S. is home to hundreds of Hispanic heritage sites — and some of the most remarkable are right here in the Northeast.

Lifestyle

Tips for Sustainable Camping

August 27, 2025. Ellen R. Delisio

As campsites get more crowded, leaving them debris-free becomes more critical.

Auto History

The History of Ice Cream Trucks

July 21, 2025. Andrew Sheldon

Ice cream trucks have been traveling along American roads for a century, spreading from one Ohio city to neighborhoods across the country.

Food & Dining & Mind & Body

The Benefits of Weekly Meatless Meals

June 16, 2025. Sarah Vincelette

How skipping meat just once a week can lead to better health, a lighter grocery bill and maybe even a more expanded palate.

Day Trips

Historic LGBTQ Sites in the Northeast

June 09, 2025. Sarah Hopkins

Celebrate Pride Month and remember LGBTQ history by walking in the footsteps of LGBTQ pioneers at these important local sites and landmarks.

Auto History

A Seat Belt History Timeline

May 21, 2025. Andrew Sheldon

Looking back, seat belts weren’t always widely accepted. Now, they save thousands of lives each year.

Cars & Trucks

Using Your GPS Safely

May 01, 2025. Ellen R. Delisio

We’d be lost without our GPS (literally!), but it could also be a distraction. Can you use it safely without losing focus?

Ocean Cruises

Norwegian Aqua Offers More

April 30, 2025. Stacey Zable

Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship enhances the cruising experience for guests.

Hotels & Resorts

Staying at the Cambria Hotel Philadelphia Downtown Center City

January 31, 2025. Stacey Zable

The property’s central location is ideal for exploring the City of Brotherly Love.

Auto History

The History of the Holiday Hess Trucks

December 05, 2024. Andrew Sheldon

Hess holiday trucks have been around for more than half a century. Over that time, they’ve become one of the most iconic toys ever made.

Cars & Trucks

100 Greatest Songs About Cars and Driving

July 19, 2024. AAA Staff

Update your road trip playlist with these classic tunes.

Air Travel

A Lifetime of Traveling While Gay

June 02, 2024. David Swanson

Travel writer David Swanson reflects on how far the LGBTQ community has come during his 25 years of traveling the globe.

Games

Crossword: 1970s Cars

September 16, 2023. AAA Staff

The cars of the 1970s were all about style. Test your knowledge of this era in automotive history with our crossword.

Auto History

Why Are Popular Car Colors So Boring? A Brief History of Car Paint

June 29, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

The most common car colors have gone from all the luminous colors of the rainbow to a mix of black, white and gray. Here’s why.

Food & Dining

Restaurants in the Catskills

March 29, 2023. Tim Vetter

Wherever your Catskill adventures lead you, be sure to stop for a bite at one of these trusted establishments.

Auto History

The Worst Cars in History

March 07, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

Design fails. Cheap manufacturing. Unorganized management. For one reason or another, these go down in history for all the wrong reasons.

Spooky Season

The Most Haunted Roads in the Northeast

October 18, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

From New Jersey’s backcountry trails to the icy highways of Maine, the Northeast has more than its fair share of haunted roads.

Auto History

The History of Air Conditioning in Cars

June 02, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

In less than a century, automotive air conditioning went from a rudimentary luxury item to a universal feature.

Auto History

A Timeline of Car Radio History

May 16, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

From Motorola and in-car record players to cassettes, CDs and Bluetooth, replay the tracks of car radio history.

Day Trips

5 New York City Secrets

March 17, 2022. Dana Laverty

These five magical spots are just waiting to be explored in NYC.