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Vol. 108 No. 5
NORTHEAST OHIO REGION
Celebrate the centennial of the National Park Service!
MAY 2016
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early 60 national parks await your discovery in 2016, a big milestone for the US National Park Service. From Acadia in Maine to Zion in Utah, America’s federally protected zones of natural beauty make ideal family vacation destinations that are also affordable, fun alternatives to overseas travel. No passports, language issues or currency exchanging! Between May 1 & May 31,
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Congress made the effort to protect the area from settlements by designating the region America’s first national park. That effort grew into a larger movement to preserve these kinds of sites, where the natural beauty inspires and educates visitors, and eventually led to the creation of the National Park Service (NPS), established by an act signed by Woodrow Wilson on Aug 25, 1916. Today, the NPS also administers national monuments, recreation areas, seashores, lakeshores and historic parks & memorials. Its programs focus on wildlife conservation, natural resources and outdoor recreation. Its 408 sites cover more than 84 million acres. There’s a NPS site in every state, the District of Columbia, Guam, American Samoa, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Here are just 3 of the many national-park-centered tours available from AAA Travel: “Cowboy Country” The guided 8-day “Cowboy Country” (June through August departures) from Tauck Bridges is the ultimate family getaway in South continued on page 19
Kid’s Bike Helmet Safety Day May 17 at AAA Avon Head injuries cause three out of four serious injuries and deaths that occur in bicycle crashes. Wearing a helmet is the best defense to prevent serious head trauma and bicycle helmets can reduce the risk of a serious head injury by up to 85 percent. AAA and the Avon Police Department are hosting a free bicycle helmet fitting event for children ages 5-12, on Tuesday, May 17, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Children must be accompanied by a parent and bring your child’s current bike helmet to be fitted correctly. To properly fit a helmet: • Place the helmet evenly on the head. • Add foam pads as needed. • Tighten the chinstrap. The Avon Branch is located at 35676 Detroit Rd. For more information call: 216372-9083.
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A Winter Wonderland in the Canadian Rockies There’s no view like the view from Canada’s rooftop and winter in the Canadian Rockies is a time for celebration. See amazing ice sculptures at the Lake Louise Ice Magic Festival, witness the glacier-clad monoliths on the Icefields Parkway, known as “20 Switzerlands in one.” Try dog-sledding or snowshoeing, and board an Ice Explorer for a memorable trek over the Columbia Icefield. Revel in the lap of luxury at the legendary Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. The fires are roaring, the Northern Lights dance across the night sky and there’s a spot for you on AAA Travel’s Canada’s Winter Wonderland Tour, Jan. 9–15, 2017. SEE PAGE 9.