Check Out the Mighty 2015 Sequoia Platinum
Like the mighty tree it is named after, the 2015 Toyota Sequoia delivers in a big way. Enjoy interior seating for seven, and a powerful engine. When you opt for the Platinum trim, your Sequoia will come equipped with the best features Toyota has to offer. Stop in and see the Sequoia Platinum in person!
Power and Performance of the 2015 Sequoia Platinum
The 2015 Toyota Sequoia comes stocked with a strong 5.7-liter V8 engine that can produce up to 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque. Rear-wheel-drive is standard along with a six-speed automatic transmission. If you need more traction, there is a four-wheel-drive system available with low-range gearing and a limited-slip locking center differential. The Premium with 4WD can fly from 0-60 in under 7 seconds. Depending on the drivetrain, a properly equipped Sequoia will tow between 7,100 and 7,400 pounds.
Take Care of Your Tires That Take Care of You
Your tires are extremely important to your vehicle. Not only do they make the car move, but also they affect fuel efficiency and safety. This is why vehicle owners must take proper care of their tires, or else they could suffer a dangerous blowout, or be spending more money on fuel than needed. Here are a few tire maintenance tips that we feel every vehicle owner needs to follow in order to keep them rolling in tip-top condition.
Rotate the Tires Regularly
Your tires should be rotated every 5,000-7,000 miles, or what the owner’s manual recommends. During a rotation, each wheel and tire is removed and the put back in a different position on your vehicle. This ensures that the tires wear evenly and last longer.
Are you one of those drivers with a lead foot? Speeding is dangerous, but it also hurts your brakes when you have to slam on them in a dangerous situation. Your brakes are critical to your safety and the safety of others on the road, so you should make sure to treat them with care. If they malfunction or are not working properly, it can lead to a dangerous collision, plus they are costly to replace. Take our tips for extending the life of your brakes:
Slow Down
As we already mentioned, coming to a stop from a high speed is terrible for your brakes. Even a 10-mph difference in speed can make a huge difference when coming to a quick stop. The motion of the vehicle creates kinetic energy, which is turned into heat by the brakes. Less speed equals less energy and heat absorbed, which is better for their life. Follow the speed limits and gradually slow down instead of slamming on the brakes at a stop.
A Bird Lover’s Dream
Are you into bird watching? It is one of the most relaxing activities you can participate in, and it is exciting when you catch a glimpse of a species for the first time. Since the 17th century, Chesapeake has been providing sanctuary to birds, making it a nationally recognized watcher’s oasis. Here are a few of the best spots in Chesapeake to catch a glimpse of our winged friends.
Dismal Swamp Canal Trail
The Dismal Swamp Canal Trail is 8.5 miles long, and birders can see over 200 types of birds that come to the refuge annually. The linear trail is multi-purpose, to accommodate bicyclists, horses, joggers, walkers and boaters. The trail runs alongside the Dismal Swamp Canal and weaves through many historical and ecologically important habitats in the United States. The Dismal Swamp Forest and wetland area covers 111,200 acres, and over half of the species in the area call it home. If you’re patient, you could spot a Swainson’s Warbler, White-Throated Sparrow or Great Egret.
Take Your Stress Away By Visiting A Beach
There is nothing like sitting at the edge of the ocean and feeling the waves as they gently lap at your toes. Many of us only get this opportunity for one week out of the year, so why not make the most of it? When you visit Virginia Beach, you get the spectacular sand and surf, plus so much more. Here are some fun things to do in Virginia Beach:
Beach Combing
You can’t take a trip to Virginia Beach without looking for seashells. Some of the shells you may find along the shore include:
- Atlantic horseshoe crab
- Blue crab
- Coquina clam
- Augers
- Periwinkles
- Oyster drillers
- Moon snails
If you’re really lucky, you might snag the shells of a Queen Helmet Conch or Scotch Bonnet. It can be difficult to find shells in one piece, but you can visit one of the beach’s small shops for a wide variety of intact shells.
Eat the Best Seafood
You can’t visit Chesapeake without indulging in crabs, oysters or other ocean delights. Mariners have been scouring the Bay Area for centuries to bring you the best seafood fare in Virginia. Before you start scarfing down your shrimp, take a look at this list of popular seafood restaurants in the Chesapeake area.
Wicker’s Crab Pot Seafood
4201 Indian River Road
Chesapeake
The Wicker’s Crab Pot Seafood is owned by Ray Wicker Jr. and run by him and his family. Ray is a fourth generation waterman who has been fishing the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries for more than three decades. His seafood heritage goes back over 70 years to his great grandfather who crabbed soft shells in the 1940s. Sit on the Steam Pot Patio and enjoy crabs, shrimp, tuna, calamari, chicken and more. Open for lunch and dinner.
Visit the Historic Sites For Family Vacations
Calling all history buffs to Chesapeake, Virginia! There are so many historic sites and museums here it’ll make your head spin! We’ve got battlefields, battle ships, war memorials, churches and so much more. If you’re not sure where to get started, here a few historic sites to visit in Chesapeake.
Battlefield Park 1775 Historic Way Chesapeake
Battlefield Historic Park is an area that serves as a tribute to the Battle of the Great Bridge. While at the park, visit the Interpretive Historic Pathway, Outdoor Auditorium, Re-Creation of the Causeway from 1775, monument to the British troops that lost their lives during the Battle and a family picnic area. The Daughters of the American Revolution were responsible for placing a large stone monument in the park back in 2007 to commemorate Patriot soldiers that fought for America’s freedom.
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