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AAA Study: Extreme Summer Heat Reduces Electric Vehicle Range and Efficiency

July 15, 2026. Jillian Young

New AAA research shows 95-degree temperatures can reduce EV range by 8.5%.

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AAA Northeast Warns Fourth of July Travelers Across the Northeast About Deadly Hot Car Risks During Summer Heat Wave 

July 01, 2026. Jillian Young

As extreme heat and holiday road travel coincide across the Northeast region, AAA Northeast urges parents and caregivers to prevent pediatric vehicular heatstroke and never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles.

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AAA Northeast Analysis: Morning Flights Offer Best Chance of Avoiding Summer Travel Delays Across the Northeast and United States 

June 30, 2026. Jillian Young

New AAA Northeast review of 2025 federal aviation data finds summer flights account for a disproportionate share of delays and cancellations, with earlier departures from airports across Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island significantly more likely to leave on time.

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AAA Northeast Urges Homeowners to Prepare for 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season: Key Insurance and Safety Tips

June 25, 2026. Jillian Young

Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, 2026.

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Federal Student Loan Changes: What Families Need to Know Before July 

June 22, 2026. Jillian Young

AAA Northeast’s Director of Student Lending explains what’s changing and financing options.

Day Trips

10 Pet-Friendly Summer Activities in the Northeast

May 27, 2026. Jeanette Zinno

Treat your pup to a paw-some time with these summer dog activities.

Road Trips

Get Your Route 66 Kicks in Chicago

April 10, 2026. AAA Staff

Celebrate the Mother Road’s centennial by starting your road trip where it all begins.

Day Trips & Holiday Highlights

All Aboard These Magical Holiday Train Rides

November 17, 2025. Sarah Hopkins

Full steam ahead for an unforgettable journey where holiday dreams become reality.

Road Trips

Fall in Love With Westchester County

October 10, 2025. Ellen R. Delisio

Embrace autumn in this scenic gem about 45 minutes from New York City.

Day Trips & Fall Fest & Road Trips & Spooky Season

10 Best Ghost Tours in the Northeast

October 03, 2025. AAA Staff

Love a good ghost story? Have a bit of spooky fun on one of these ghost tours, all within a day’s drive.

Road Trips

Northeast Fall Foliage Trips You Have to Take at Least Once

August 26, 2025. AAA Staff

Fall in the Northeast offers some of the most spectacular foliage in the country. Take a trip out to one of these locations, perfect for spotting the beautiful colors.

Road Trips

10 Retro Road Trip Stops in the Northeast

May 09, 2025. Erin Gifford

From classic drive-ins to roadside relics — timeless road trip fun awaits.

Road Trips

Fly and Drive: Backroads and Beaches of South Mississippi

April 01, 2025. Karon Warren

Some of the most memorable road trips begin with a flight. Rent a car at your destination and chart your own adventure.

Spooky Season

Places in the Northeast That Will Haunt You

October 18, 2024. Donna Heiderstadt

Every now and then, we can all use a good scare. Celebrate Halloween season at one of these seriously creepy places.

Food & Dining

These Hot Dog Joints Are the GOAT

April 29, 2024. Karen Croke

5 establishments that have been serving up some of the best hot dogs in the Northeast for generations.

Budget-Wise & Road Trips

20 Things to Do in Massachusetts Under $20

March 27, 2024. Sarah Vincelette

Explore the state’s most budget-friendly activities.

Budget-Wise

Smart Personal Savings and Budgeting Apps

March 15, 2024. AAA Staff

Sound practices and the right tools can give your personal savings a boost.

Road Trips

Explore Women’s History in Seneca Falls

March 05, 2024. Sarah Hopkins

One of the most important events in women’s history took place in the Northeast.

Road Trips

5 Historic Road Trips in the Northeast

March 01, 2024. Andrew Sheldon

From the Liberty Bell to Plymouth Rock, these five historic road trips in the Northeast are well worth the drive. 

Road Trips

Northeast Historic Sites That Celebrate Black Culture

February 09, 2024. Sarah Hopkins

If you’re thinking of taking a future trip around the Northeast, don’t forget these historic sites that celebrate Black culture.