Construction to Cause Nevada I-15 Ramp Closures
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Construction to cause I-15 ramp closures
Las Vegas Sun The ramp from I-15 to Frank Sinatra Drive at Russell Road will be closed for three months beginning March 1. The closures are part of the I-15 South Design-Build Project to widen the freeway from Blue Diamond Road to Tropicana Avenue. … |
Utah I-15 Has More Nighttime Closures
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I-15 has more nighttime closures
Daily Herald Weather permitting, construction teams on UDOT's Utah County I-15 Corridor Expansion are scheduled to close northbound I-15 between Spanish Fork Main Street and US 6 today and Thursday to place deck panels on the new US 6 bridge. … |
5 Spring Break Destinations for Families
Families take spring break, too!
Do the words “spring break” bring to mind bikinis, beer bongs and bands on the beach? Maybe if you’re 18-24. But a spring break vacation isn’t just for college kids. Families often plan trips during their school-aged kids school breaks, which often coincide with the holidays scheduled for the country’s colleges. The timing might be the same, but the top destinations for college spring breaks are usually the last place you want to take your kids – unless you want to spend your vacation having some very uncomfortable conversations.
Where can families go to enjoy fun and relaxation without the craziness that has come to be associated with spring break?
5 Top Spring Break Destinations for Families
1. Orlando, Florida
It knocked off Las Vegas for the top spring break destination this year, but there’s plenty of room for everyone in the country’s tourism capital. Enjoy hotel pools, championship golf courses, and world-renowned theme parks.
2. Destin, Florida
The white sands and blue Gulf waters that bring college kids to Panama City are just as accessible in Destin, Florida – but with more clothing and less public intoxication.
3. Washington, DC
You won’t be swimming outdoors, but you can enjoy the National Cherry Blossom Festival or La Dolce DC, depending on the exact dates of your visit.
4. Hilton Head, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach is traditionally a favorite spring break destination for college kids, but Hilton Head provides a nearby respite with the same Southern hospitality and warm weather.
5. San Luis Obispo, California
Named “The Happiest City in America”, this Central California community is generally too expensive and too quiet for your average student partier. Families, however, can enjoy the beaches and unique Central California vibe.
Photos by _cck_ on flickr,
Current and Upcoming Disney World Closures
It is always best to know before you leave for your Walt Disney World vacation which attractions will be closed due to a refurbishment. There is nothing worse than a child, or adult, who is looking forward to a ride only to find out it is closed…Heather Leigh C…February 25, 2011
Gas prices Continue Climb Amid Middle East Turmoil
The average price of gasoline in the Triangle jumped nearly 10 cents a gallon on Friday over the previous day as unrest in the Middle East pushed crude oil prices above $100 per barrel.
Busy Day in Jacksonville Means Heavy Traffic
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In addition to Monster Jam, there are several events that could back up traffic patterns downtown this afternoon.
3 Easy Ways To Relieve Stress In A Traffic Jam
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Sitting in traffic is said to be one of the most common causes of stress in the morning, but a local psychiatrist says there are three easy ways to ease that tension without getting distracted behind the wheel.
Family Fun is Evolving in Florida
Learning the ropes.
I can relate to this picture on many levels. Except I’m hairier. True story.
This is family fun at its finest. You and your little primates can stop in and watch the good times fly (also, poop) at the Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa, Florida.
For more family-friendly travel photos visit DeliciousBaby’s Photo Fridays
Photo by Kthypryn via Flickr
I-95 Gas Price Update – Thursday, February 24, 2011
Below are average posted prices as of Thursday, February 24, 2011 for unleaded regular gas at selected I-95 exit cities:
| Houlton, ME | : $3.41/gal | Springfield, VA | : $3.20/gal | |
| Bangor, ME | : $3.30/gal | Dumfries, VA | : $3.22/gal | |
| Augusta, ME | : $3.30/gal | Fredericksburg, VA | : $3.19/gal | |
| Portland, ME | : $3.26/gal | Ashland, VA | : $3.10/gal | |
| Portsmouth, NH | : $3.21/gal | Richmond, VA | : $3.11/gal | |
| Seabrook, NH | : $3.24/gal | Petersburg, VA | : $3.11/gal | |
| Danvers, MA | : $3.25/gal | Emporia, VA | : $3.18/gal | |
| Dedham, MA | : $3.22/gal | Roanoke Rapids, NC | : $3.15/gal | |
| Mansfield, MA | : $3.27/gal | Wilson, NC | : $3.22/gal | |
| Attleboro, MA | : $3.25/gal | Selma, NC | : $3.20/gal | |
| Pawtucket, RI | : $3.25/gal | Fayetteville, NC | : $3.21/gal | |
| Providence, RI | : $3.28/gal | Lumberton, NC | : $3.17/gal | |
| Warwick, RI | : $3.27/gal | Rowland, NC | : $3.19/gal | |
| Wyoming, RI | : $3.29/gal | Dillon, SC | : $3.12/gal | |
| New London, CT | : $3.45/gal | Florence, SC | : $3.11/gal | |
| New Haven, CT | : $3.46/gal | Manning, SC | : $3.12/gal | |
| Bridgeport, CT | : $3.49/gal | Santee, SC | : $3.11/gal | |
| Greenwich, CT | : $3.41/gal | Walterboro, SC | : $3.09/gal | |
| Rye, NY | : $3.48/gal | Savannah, GA | : $3.16/gal | |
| New Rochelle, NY | : $3.28/gal | Richmond Hill, GA | : $3.19/gal | |
| Bronx, NY | : $3.41/gal | Darien, GA | : $3.20/gal | |
| Secaucus, NJ | : $3.27/gal | Brunswick, GA | : $3.21/gal | |
| Woodbridge, NJ | : $3.24/gal | Woodbine, GA | : $3.20/gal | |
| East Brunswick, NJ | : $3.23/gal | Kingsland, GA | : $3.21/gal | |
| Bordentown, NJ | : $3.17/gal | Yulee, FL | : $3.22/gal | |
| Cherry Hill, NJ | : $3.22/gal | Jacksonville, FL | : $3.24/gal | |
| Penns Grove, NJ | : $3.25/gal | Saint Augustine, FL | : $3.23/gal | |
| Wilmington, DE | : $3.20/gal | Palm Coast, FL | : $3.27/gal | |
| Newark, DE | : $3.20/gal | Daytona Beach, FL | : $3.25/gal | |
| Elkton, MD | : $3.19/gal | Orlando, FL | : $3.21/gal | |
| Perryville, MD | : $3.19/gal | Cocoa, FL | : $3.21/gal | |
| Aberdeen, MD | : $3.20/gal | Palm Bay, FL | : $3.21/gal | |
| White Marsh, MD | : $3.16/gal | Fort Pierce, FL | : $3.28/gal | |
| Baltimore, MD | : $3.20/gal | Cape Coral, FL | : $3.30/gal | |
| Greenbelt, MD | : $3.24/gal | West Palm Beach, FL | : $3.29/gal | |
| District Heights, MD | : $3.20/gal | Miami, FL | : $3.29/gal |
For more I-95 information, visit www.i95exitguide.com, the Internet’s largest and most complete website devoted to America’s Interstate Main Street. Detailed exit service listings… lodging, camping, food, gas and more for every exit from Maine to Florida!
Check out “The I-95 Exit Guide, iPhone and Android editions”. All you’ll need is 99 cents and you’ll have an app that lists exit services for the entire length of I-95 from Canada to Miami, Florida. You’ll have to act quick though… that special price is introductory and available for a limited time. It also makes a great gift!
Here’s a link to the iPhone/iPod Touch edition.
Here’s a link to the Android edition.
Fresh Android Apps for Feb. 24: I-95 Exit Guide
School vacation week is more than half-way over in most states. Get your family out on the open road with the I-95 Exit Guide, get in shape with Two Hundred Situps, or keep your phone in line with DumbWiki.
Ok, so not everyone in the world, or the US for that matter, cares about interstate highway I-95 which runs from Maine to Florida along the east coast of the United States. But that doesn’t mean this app isn’t useful and cool.
Learn about every exit along the road – gas, food, lodging, medical facilities, rest areas, welcome centers and so much more. Read the restaurant reviews from other travelers or leave one yourself. Recent features include the addition of construction news and camp ground reviews.