As an Iowa resident you are likely to hit a deer with your vehicle once every ten years. Each yeah we see the dollar amounts associated with deer related collisions rise to unbelievable figures. Since 2004 our deer population is actually on the decline. Yet as more and more Iowans take to the roads, deer related accidents continue to rise. Add that to the average repair cost to newer more expensive vehicles and you have yourself a very expensive problem. I suggest we let nature do the work in fighting back. We should be supporting the reintroduction of apex predators like mountain lion instead of being afraid of it.

BMW released the VISION NEXT 100 and with it comes the promise of a safer more interactive ride. With self driving cars already on the market, it was only a matter of time before technology took aim at motorcycling.

Once only a dream for North American adventures, the Trans Canadian Trail or “The Great Trail” is nearing completion. Once the final pieces are completed in 2017, it will be the longest trail in the world.