Country Roads

Byways, Highways and Back Road Adventures

March 2005

Country Roads Travelers
       EXPERIENCE Spring. 
 Take a  trip today  Off the Beaten Path
And, as  Mother Nature intended
Tune In, Turn On, Be Aware of Sensory Overloads

Fairhope, Alabama February 2005

As always eating out is part of the great adventure.   All of the restaurants featured on the “Good Eats Pages” are independently owned and operated. 
A Destination Agent has given each restaurant sponsored on these pages the ADA Stamp of Approval     EXPERIENCE  quality, ambience & home cooked local cuisine at prices often much lower than the major chain restaurants. Get back in touch with your taste buds today…eat locally.  

Spring is a great time to plant as well as to visit local gardens, nurserys and  garden shows. Spring is also a great time for road trips, which brings us to the price of gas.  With gas prices topping $2.00 a gallon, here are a few gas saving tips.

Saving TIPS for Road Trips:

• Use the proper grade of gasoline recommended by your car manufacturer. Use the lowest recommended grade.
• Don’t top off your tank. Studies show that  “top off “ remains in the hose and/or is lost to evaporation. 
• Avoid sudden stops and rapid acceleration.  Cruise control is the most efficient
• Purchase gas a mile or so away from major Interstates and Intersections.  Wander “Off the Beaten Path” and SAVE.
• Indian Reservations have traditionally lower gas prices plus the added benefit of interacting with the our Native Americans…Priceless.
• Shop for gas at non-brand name stations.  The Department of Energy website at http://www.eia.doe.gov  gives  interesting information on oil companies as well as information on current gas prices in your local area at www.fueleconomy.gov

The bottom line is:  
It’s the same product, wherever you choose to buy it. Be an informed shopper




Wherever your travels may take you, 
                                                     Remember to STOP and SMELL the flowers

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