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Being a Better Driver

Maybe you’re a good driver, or maybe you think you’re a good driver. You might be a bad driver and you don’t even know it, or maybe you fully aware of the fact that you’re a bad driver.  Regardless of your driving skill, it never hurts to remind yourself of good driving habits. If nothing else it will silence pesky backseat drivers. Here are 7 helpful reminders for being a better driver.

1.     Pay attention – You might think this one goes without saying, and you’re right. Unfortunately there are more than a few drivers out…

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Dirtbags -- or cowboys?

With the exception of a few Montana ranchers and West Texas old timers, cowboys are a thing of the past. The solitary figure drifting from town to town, riding the open range has come to be confined to big screens and book pages. But that free and boundless lifestyle hasn’t vanished completely. The migrating outdoor recreational enthusiast, a.k.a. a dirtbag, embraces that rambling lifestyle. There’s no clear-cut connotation for the term dirtbag. Some admire and celebrate the title while others use it grudgingly. Regardless of how the word is viewed, dirtbags encapsulate the cowboy spirit. They…

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Dark Interiors vs. Summer Heat

We’ve been having a relatively mild summer here in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It’s been pretty toasty, but it hasn’t been unbearable. A day here or there with the heat index over 100, but it’s been manageable. We’re sitting at mid-August and nearly welcoming fall, but we’re not out of the woods just yet. Arkansas weather has a knack for being unpredictable, so there could still be some heat left in the summer. If you own a car with a dark interior you know all too well it doesn’t take the hottest day of the…

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Subaru Goes to College

Students around the country are getting ready to crack the books and head to college. Some will be returning for their final semester while others will be attending their first. Whether it's their first semester, last semester, or somewhere in between, college students have reason to be excited: meeting new friends or reuniting with old ones, advancing in education, and making steps towards a career. If you're a parent you want to make sure your child has everything they need to succeed in school, and get them on track to the next part of their life. They've…

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The Ultimate Adventure Rig



It’s hard to motivate yourself to get outdoors during the summer. If you break a sweat walking out your front door, why on earth would you strap a 30 lb. pack on your back and walk mile upon mile? Thank goodness fall is nearly here! It’s the perfect season for getting amongst it. Temperatures are cool, the air tastes better, and everything looks like a postcard.

So what do you do when you’re leaving work and you get the sudden urge to play outside? It might not be practical to haul your entire gear closet in the…
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Keep Your Subaru Neat and Tidy

Many of us treat our vehicles like mobile closets. We toss clothes, shoes, Frisbees, books, or whatever in the backseat fully intending on taking care of it later. Only, later is a relative term and you might never end up taking care of it! However, it can be pretty easy to keep your vehicle neat and tidy.

The best way to keep your rig clutter-free is never to leave clutter in there in the first place. When it rains it pours, and it doesn't take more than a few items to turn into a sea of things that occupies…

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