Monthly Archives: February 2019

Hit the Road in the 2019 Toyota Highlander: 5 Adventure-Ready Features

By Toyota, Toyota features

People who love road tripping have special needs when they buy a vehicle. Safety is obviously a priority for anyone, but things like convenience and utility are also important when traveling. This is why the new Toyota Highlander is such a popular choice for people who love exploring the world. These are some of the adventure-ready features you can look forward to in the 2019 Toyota Highlander. 

  1. Safety

The new Highlander comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense P. This suite includes the following advanced technologies:

  • Lane departure alert with steering assist.
  • Dynamic radar cruise control.
  • Pre-collision system with pedestrian detection.
  • Automatic high beams.
  1. Entertainment

If in-vehicle entertainment is vital, simply add the available rear-seat Blu-ray player when building your Highlander. This adds a 9-inch display screen with RCA jacks. A remote control and two wireless headphones are included as well. Also, every trim comes with a quality sound system and touch screen. The premium option, standard on the Limited, is an 8-inch display paired to upgraded JBL speakers.

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4 Places for Healthy Dining in St. Louis

By St. Louis

St. Louis is loaded with quality restaurants, and while many are quite indulgent, you don’t have to settle for unhealthy options. In fact, many local eateries are praised for offering fresh, healthy food and drink. Check out these four dining options in the St. Louis area the next time you’re craving a hearty, nutritious meal. 

  1. Wicked Greenz

Wicked Greenz is a counter serve health food restaurant that makes it easy to customize your meals. This is good news for anyone with food allergies and even better news for people who don’t want to worry about which menu items are healthy — everything you can eat here is good for you. The menu includes food combinations you can order as a bowl or roll. You can then add extra protein and dressing as you’d like.
Wicked Greenz is at 16 N Central Ave in St. Louis. The shop opens daily at 10 a.m. It closes at 8 p.m. during the week and at 3 p.m. over the weekend.

  1. Lulu’s Local Eatery

For another easy-going counter serve option, check out Lulu’s Local Eatery. This restaurant boasts indoor and outdoor seating and a range of comfort foods and vegan-friendly menu items. If you’d like to unwind after your meal, simply head upstairs to Lulu’s Ping Pong Bar. This popular cocktail spot is open daily from 5 p.m. to midnight.
Lulu’s Local Eatery features a variety of menu items, from wraps and sandwiches to burgers and specialty entrees. Many meals come with delicious sauces that are made from scratch at Lulu’s. You can find the restaurant at 3201 South Grand in St. Louis. It’s open Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and is closed every Sunday.

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5 Best Toyota Models For Driving in the Snow

By Toyota, Toyota features

When the winter gets rough, you need a reliable vehicle that will get you safely through difficult conditions. Without features like four-wheel drive and modern safety technologies, this season can be a dangerous time for drivers. If you’re in the new market and plan on doing lots of winter driving, consider these Toyota models that can handle snowy conditions.

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  1. Highlander Hybrid

The Highlander Hybrid makes the list for its performance-focused design and safety features. Each hybrid trim comes with an electric on-demand all-wheel drive system with intelligence technology. This is an ideal powertrain for dealing with slick roads and snowy conditions. Each trim also has electronic power steering and a power-assisted rack-and-pinion system. All-season tires are standard as well.
This vehicle also comes standard with the Toyota Safety Sense P package, so regardless of the trim you select, you’ll enjoy advanced safety features such as lane departure alert with steering assist, dynamic radar cruise control, a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, and automatic high beams.

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Best Places To Go Eagle Watching In St. Louis

By St. Louis

Eagle watching is one of the most popular activities for birders in St. Louis. This is thanks to the state’s large population of bald eagles and other raptor species, such as ospreys and golden eagles. These are some places around the area where you can see these animals this winter. 
Along Highway 100
Highway 100 runs along the Mississippi River on the Illinois side of the border. Simply cross over from St. Louis and drive along the stretch of road between the cities of Alton and Grafton. This area is legendary among local birders because thousands of bald eagles migrate here every year.
Bald eagles arrive in late December and stay through March. You can stop anywhere along the waterfront for a chance to see these animals and other raptors hunting fish in the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.
Pere Marquette State Park
Pere Marquette State Park is an 8,000-acre area that’s also on the Illinois side of the border northeast of St. Louis. The park is accessible via Highway 100 just past Grafton. Again, the rivers here attract bald eagles and other birds in search of food. Pere Marquette State Park is a fantastic spot because it has several walkways and overlooks that are perfect for birding. Hiking, horseback riding, snowshoeing, and other winter sports activities are also popular here.

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