Cars and Driving

There are road trips. And there are road trips. A post-retirement adventure taken by Bill and Heidi Watson of Solon belongs in the latter grouping. Their 10-part trek began in the spring of 2021 and ended in the fall of 2024 after visiting the 48 contiguous states. ...

I just got back from a 23-hour road trip that took my husband and me through mountain roads and oceanside byways. The drivers were relatively laid back on the sideroads, but the interstates were another thing entirely. ...

Ridesharing services such as Lyft and Uber are convenient ways to get around, especially if you're not comfortable driving. This story outlines the legal protections for people with disabilities and how to take advantage of these handy ridesharing options. ...

I'd forgotten how treacherous snowy, icy roads can be until I faced my first whiteout of the season just before Christmas. Then it all came back to me and two thoughts popped into my head: "This is dumb" and "I should have stayed home." If this week's snowy and cold weather finds you with winter-weather amnesia, it's not a bad idea to review a few safety tips for driving this time of year. ...

From emergency road kits to radio road trips back in time, to a major stair climber and great new books, there's much ado about Worth Noting. ...

Almost no American car is more iconic and coveted than a vintage Ford Mustang. Take a trip back in time and celebrate the 60th anniversary of this popular car with a new exhibit at the Crawford-Auto Aviation Museum. ...

There's nothing like a leisurely drive to help clear your mind and appreciate Ohio's lovely summertime weather. Lucky for us, the Ohio Department of Development (the tourism folks) has already done the groundwork for your next ramble. ...

Rhodendrens, azaelas and other late-spring show offs get all the attention, but the lowly dandelion deserves a look, too, regardless of what landscapers say. Head over to Medina County for the 9th annual Dandelion Tour and see why this cheery plant is worthy of its own special event. ...