Minqua is a year round fishing destination and 2,300 bodies of water located in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. With one of the country’s largest concentrations of freshwater lakes, it’s easy to see why it’s such a popular destination for anglers and outdoor aficionados.  Game fishing season opens the first Saturday of every May for walleye, northern pike, and bass, but you can snag perch, crappie, and bluegill as open options year round. During the month of May through the first week of June walleye northern pike crappie perch and bluegill are top priority. Not into fishing? No problem! There’s plenty more to do in Minocqua besides!  We’ll cover plenty of other great activities and adventures in this post, too.

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Today is National Picnic Day, and what better way to celebrate than making big plans to celebrate with friends and family with a picnic and some delicious local food at State Fairs around Illinois and Wisconsin! 

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Here at Classic Toyota, we’re so proud to be a part of an automotive family that cares so much about our planet.  Toyota’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, recycling and repurposing, and reducing their carbon footprint makes us shout with glee!  And it comes as no surprise that our beloved manufacturer had big plans this year for Earth Day.  Let’s take a look at some of the amazing things Toyota did to celebrate.

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Summer is Coming! And it’s time to talk about the importance of cleaning and servicing your car’s AC and ventilation system before the heat wave hits.

We’re here to break down some of the important terminology and terms with our next installment of Classic’s Automotive Terminology Decoder!

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Earth Day is only two days away, but here at Classic Toyota we’re celebrating a little bit early!  You see, we’re very proud to be a part of a brand of automotive manufacturing that has made a huge commitment to be mindful of their environmental impact.  Toyota has committed to have all facilities carbon neutral by 2035, and eliminate CO2 emissions from energy usage by 2050!

On April 12th, Toyota announced something really exciting! Toyota North America is already on the path to achieve 100% renewable energy sources for 7 of its Michigan facilities, including the Research and Development headquarters in Ann Arbor, all thanks to the DTE Energy’s MIGreenPower Program.

MIGreenPower is one of the largest voluntary renewable energy programs in the US. It allows home and business customers to receive a large percentage of their electricity through Michigan-made wind and solar projects! Check it out:

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It’s time for another fun Youtuber Roundup where we gather all of the latest and greatest videos from our subscriptions on the streaming platform.  Whether you’re looking for fun shorts or lengthier DIYs and tutorials, we’ve got you covered.

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We’re celebrating National Mushroom Day the only way we know how – by bringing cars into it!  Whether you’re a fan of these little fungi due to nostalgia from your Nintendo days, you’re a fledgling mycologist, or you’re just into the cottagecore or goblincore aesthetic, we’re here to bring you the best, and most charming of car accessories  There’s all sorts of fun, unique ways to add character to your ride, and we love the idea of gussying it up with things that reflect your interests and personality. Best of all, many of these items are also barriers to protect your vehicle from mess, muck, mud, and even stinky aromas.

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Here at Classic we have all sorts of interests and hobbies, but somehow we always find our way back to cars!  Today is National Anime Day, and we’re sharing our picks for some of the most amazing animated cars from Anime shows and movies.  From real life designs to the most fantastical cat bus, you’ll find all sorts of cool cartoon cars on today’s blog.

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While we all certainly love all things automotive, our staff have each got lots of other hobbies and pastimes, one of which includes gardening!  And we thought it only fitting that we celebrate National Gardening Day by highlighting local greenhouses and garden centers, and some tips on how to transport your new plants home, or move your favorite plants from your old dwelling to your new one safe and sound!

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We’re so excited that Record Store Day is back for another year!  Founded in 2007 by a group of very enthusiastic indie record store owners, this holiday was intended to share a love of record collecting, vinyl record culture, and music history with others.  Since then, the holiday has blossomed into an industry wide favorite, with record companies and artists producing a wide array of super special singles, limited pressing Record Store Day collectible vinyl, and other goodies just for fans. 

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