Just because winter weather has arrived doesn’t mean you have to forgo enjoyment of the Great Outdoors! Today we’re sharing some fantastic places to check out the winter wildlife, in particular: birds. These beautiful nature parks, conservation areas, wildlife preservations, and hiking trails are perfect for winter birding. If you’re a wildlife or nature photographer, you’ll want to bring your best gear with you, too, to catch some incredible seasonal snapshots of migratory species.
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Winter weather is rolling in, and we’ve got a checklist of items that will keep you safe on the road during snowy, blustery, and icy conditions. We’ve covered some of these before in previous seasons’ posts, but it’s always good to have a refresher. Feel free to print out our checklist and do a thorough check of your vehicles. If you need support or to schedule a maintenance appointment, feel free to call our service center and we’ll help you get your car winter ready!
Today we’re sharing our local community calendar of events in Lake County and beyond. We’ve got everything from trivia nights to karaoke to distillery tours to light shows! Make new friends with like minded culinary interests at a cooking class. The new year is wide open ahead and full of possibilities! Try your hand at a paint night and learn a new creative skill. Join a Zumba class and test your rhythm. New year, new experiences! What doors will you open this year? Let’s find out!
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Out with the old, and in with the new! Let’s make 2024 the year we all resolve to become better car owners and stay on top of our vehicle maintenance schedules. Here’s some great tips to get you started on the right foot. These are six easy tips will get you started, but you’re welcome to share your own in the comments section on our social media, too!
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We’ve had one busy year here at Classic Auto Group, and we’re so excited to see what the next one brings. On today’s blog, we’re highlighting some wonderful local area celebrations in Lake County nearby for you and your favorite people to ring in 2024 together! You’ll find family friendly events for New Year’s Eve as well as some adults only events for a kid-free night. Got an event to recommend to us? Leave us a comment on our social media to share your shindig! Let’s celebrate in style together.
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Winter is officially here! It’s time to celebrate the Winter Solstice and appreciate the changing of seasons. While we’ve got plenty of fun ideas to embrace the winter weather and chilly temperatures in our vacation and road trip guides, we thought we’d shake things up a bit and add some more ways to celebrate the season. Today’s blog is all about exploring our connection to the great outdoors, as well as finding new ways to connect with our family and friends. Here are some warm, comforting ideas to try over the holiday break with your favorite people, or even to work on as a community project with the kids in your area. Plus, there’s some great last minute gift giving ideas (especially for the outdoorsy nature lovers on your list) with no shipping delays to worry about!
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We love a good Summer vacation road trip, jam packed with opportunities to get in touch with nature and appreciate the great outdoors. There’s nothing quite like swimming, hiking, fishing, and boating with our friends and family. Until the winter hits and it becomes prime time season for snowy weather adventures, and we get to experience the thrill of jetting downhill on our skis and hitting the fresh powder on our snowboards!
Today, we’re going to share our picks for great winter weather getaways for skiing and snowboarding in nearby Michigan! While there are more than 40 different ski areas in the Great Lakes region of the state, we’re going to highlight our favorites to get you started. Planning a winter break vacation with your family and friends is a great way to beat the winter blues, too. Plus, gifting an experience and memory-making vacation is a wonderful alternative to traditional holiday gift giving.
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We’re gearing up for holiday break and winter vacations with a fun vacation planning blog! Hop in your new car from Classic and let’s hit the road to fun in the sun and snow as we travel across Wisconsin at these amazing resorts and ski-slopes. Plus, if you’re looking for a great “gift of experience” instead of something bought in a store, this is a great source of inspiration for last minute gift ideas with lasting memories! Gift your loved ones a “vacation coupon” to one of these amazing winter sports and snow filled destinations.
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Toyota’s impressive GR Corolla MORIZO Edition Pace Car will appear once again on the racing circuit as a pace car after its previous appearance at the 2023 National Auto Sports Association Championship in Pittsburgh. The celebrity tour continues in December with NASA at the Performance Racing Industry Show in Indianapolis, Indiana from December 7th through the 9th. The event, which is held at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, is considered to be the world’s premier auto racing trade show and a must-attend event for businesses and professionals across the automotive racing industry.
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Well, we don’t know about you, but one of our favourite things to enjoy when there’s even a little nip in the air is indulging in a cup of luscious hot chocolate! There’s just something about this rich and velvety hot drink that warms a person straight to the soul. Whether you make yours with steamed milk or boiled water or a few shots of espresso, there’s no wrong way to enjoy this sweet wintry drink. Today we’ve got recipes for our fave hot chocolate mixes, plus we’ve got some great on-the-go mugs to enjoy it while you hit the road for the holidays!
We’re sharing our picks for best travel mugs for gifts this holiday season! They’re perfect for white elephant gifts, commuting coworkers, and family members on the go.
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