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The Extra Mile Magazine

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Louisville’s GOATs: Greatest Attractions on a Budget

From Derby history and Muhammad Ali to bourbon tastings and baseball bats, here’s how to see the best of Louisville without overspending
September 17, 2025
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7 Smart Steps Before You Leave the Rental Car Lot

Protect yourself from surprise fees, safety risks, and privacy issues with this quick pre-drive checklist
September 17, 2025
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Finding Wonder in a Colorado Winter

From snowshoeing to hot springs to tubing, the pleasures of the snowy season abound
September 16, 2025
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How to Find a Financial Planner You Can Trust

Use these steps for researching and interviewing a financial advisor
September 16, 2025
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Financial Adulting Made Simple

Five easy ways to set up your children for future success with money
September 16, 2025
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48 Hours in Las Vegas

Only here can a tomato cocktail be glam, the future be found in a Sphere, and dinner be served inside a birdcage
September 15, 2025
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How to Avoid Buying a Flood-Damaged Vehicle

Scammers push waterlogged cars onto the market. Here’s how to protect yourself and your wallet
September 15, 2025
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Traveling the Rocky Mountaineer Through the Heart of the Rockies

Experience waterfalls, wildlife, Indigenous traditions, and breathtaking scenery on Canada’s most legendary rail adventure
September 15, 2025
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Why Does My Car Smell? Finding the Source of Vehicle Odors

From musty filters to coolant leaks, learn how to track down and fix the most common vehicle odors
September 15, 2025
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The Perfect 3-Day Road Trip Along Michigan’s Leelanau Peninsula

A ramble along this quiet coast reveals a national lakeshore, the best fruit pie, and a taste of life in the slow lane
July 10, 2025
Blackwater Falls

Discovering Wallet-Friendly, Wonderfully Wild Tucker County, West Virginia

Visitors in search of pristine nature, rest and relaxation, and affordable attractions will find all that and more in this ‘Almost Heaven’ haven
July 10, 2025
Austin, Texas

48 Hours in Austin

From biking to barbecue, bats to blues, Texas’ capital city entices with museums, trendy neighborhoods and outdoor pursuits
July 10, 2025

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