Photographers, get ready, because today’s blog is all about you! We’re celebrating National Wildlife Day by sharing some of the best destinations across the US for wildlife photography. You’ll find unique backgrounds and habitats, interesting and endangered wildlife, unique species found only in specific areas of the US, and build up a great portfolio. So hop in your new car from Classic in Waukegan, and let’s hit the road to top notch photography spots.
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A new month means new excitement as we bring you the best for free, low cost, and family friendly events all around Waukegan and the Lake County Area. This is just a sampling of the fun that’s to be had around our local community ,so we recommend checking out a full calendar of events as well through the Visit Lake County organization for even more ideas. May the start to the Autumnal season be a blast!
Read the rest of this entry »Visiting Old Route 66, The Midewin Tallgrass Prairie, and Other Gems in Wilmington, Illinois
It’s time to take a break from the busy office life and get out there and explore a little. Today, we’re taking a short day trip to enjoy Wilmington, Illinois! Located in will County along the east bank of the Kankakee River, it’s just a short drive south-west from Chicago, making it a perfect little escape for a day or weekend trip. Let’s explore the sights and excitement in our neighboring city!
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Today we’re taking a Midwest road trip over to our neighbors in Indiana! This family-friendly and affordable road trip destination is perfect for a weekend getaway or a longer stay. You’ll find plenty of affordable fun, top notch restaurants and dining, amazing arts and entertainment, and lots of kid-friendly activities. It’s chock full of local American history, unique small businesses, and a community that takes pride in maintaining a welcoming atmosphere. Here’s some great places to explore while you’re in the Fort Wayne area!
Read the rest of this entry »Exploring the 5 National Parks of Utah
Today, we’re taking in the sights and sounds of Utah at these five grand national parks! From lush,green forests to raging rapids and rushing rivers to magnificent ancient rock formations, there’s no shortage of breathtaking views and photo ops. So what are you waiting for? Let’s hit the road to adventure!
Read the rest of this entry »2025 Toyota Tundra Adds TRD Rally Package and More
- New TRD Rally Package
- New available multifunction massaging front seats
- New available power tailgate with knee lift assist
- New Tow Tech Package includes antenna and Wi-Fi Trailer camera
- 8-way power-adjustable driver seat w/ power lumbar now standard on SR5
- Available i-FORCE MAX® Powertrain, Produces 437 hp, 583 lb.-ft.
- 12,000-Pound Maximum Towing Capacity
- Available 14-inch Touchscreen Highlights Audio Multimedia System
The Tundra is a full-size pick-up powerhouse and it enters 2025 with a new TRD Rally Package and new luxury features. The lineup for the 2025 Tundra offers something for everyone, with SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794, TRD Pro and Capstone grades available.
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Welcome back to another fun travel blog from Classic! We’re traveling to Minnesota to explore another great installment in the National Parks tour bucket list: Voyageurs National Park! This certified International Dark Sky Park is one of the best places to see the Northern Lights, a hot spot for wildlife spotting, and prime real estate for camping and other outdoorsy adventures. It’s also world-renowned for its pristine waters, making it the best spot to visit for kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding enthusiasts.
The best time to visit is in August for the Perseid meteor shower, and in September and October, when the 218,000 acres of local trees and plants are at their fall foliage finest. So, what are you waiting for? Charge up those camera batteries and let’s hit the road in your new car from Classic as we set off to make some memories.
Read the rest of this entry »Road Trip along Minnesota’s North Shore Scenic Drive
Today’s road trip guide is all about the Minnesota North Shore Scenic Drive! Running from Duluth Minnesota to the border of Canada at Grand Portage, there’s so much to see and do along the way. Add this beautiful drive to your bucket list road trip destinations if you love beautiful beaches, miles of glistening lakes, small town charm, lots of fishing, and general maritime excitement. What are you waiting for? Hop in your new car from Classic and let’s explore these great American towns together!
Got a favorite spot along the North Shore that we’ve missed? Let us know in the comments section and we might include it in a future blog update!
Read the rest of this entry »2025 Sequoia Adds 1794 Grade and More
- Texas inspired 1794 grade expands to Sequoia
- Available Massaging front seats
- TRD Pro exclusive color – Mudbath
- New Tow Tech Package includes antenna and Wi-Fi Trailer camera
- Standard Hybrid i-FORCE MAX Powertrain Offers Power, Efficiency
- i-FORCE MAX: Impressive 437 hp, 583 lb.-ft. of Torque
- Maximum Towing Capacity of up to 9,520 lbs.
- Assembled in U.S.A. at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas in San Antonio
The Toyota Sequoia like the mighty trees that share its name, continues its growth and expansion. For 2025, a new grade, optional massaging front seats and an exclusive TRD Pro color will be introduced. This vehicle offers families an ‘adventure in style’ ride with incredible utility, modern technology and heart pumping performance, all from an efficient hybrid powertrain.
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Today we’re sharing our picks for incredible places to visit and things to see along the Nebraska Sandhills Scenic Byway, a must-drive road for the road trip enthusiast, especially during the spring season when the annual Sandhill Crane migration begins! This stunning roadway winds its way through a stunning landscape of mixed-grass prairies and grassy sand dune landscapes, lush and abundant farmlands, wetlands featuring plentiful rivers and lakes and streams, and open landscapes of the Great Plains. The Sandhills Journey National Scenic Byway spans 272 miles, East to West, along historic Nebraska Highway 2, and affords you some of the most stunning views and photo ops! Hop in in your new car from Classic Auto Group in Waukegan and let’s hit the road to adventure and make some memories!
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