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US Holiday Lights & Christmas Market Road Trip – Midwest & Great Lakes

Discover holiday cheer on the road. From Chicago’s Christkindlmarket to Cleveland’s Winterfest, explore the Midwest’s best Christmas markets with tips for safe winter driving.

September 2, 2025
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European Christmas Market Road Trip – Germany, Austria & Czech Republic

Experience Europe’s festive season by road. Drive from Munich to Prague via Vienna and Salzburg, visiting world-famous Christmas markets and staying ahead of winter weather.

September 2, 2025
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Columbia River Gorge – Map, Best Stops & Best Time to Visit

Discover the Columbia River Gorge. Follow this scenic drive through Oregon’s dramatic landscapes, with waterfalls, viewpoints, and a 2-day itinerary to help you plan the perfect trip.

August 21, 2025
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Blue Ridge Parkway – Map, Best Stops & Best Time to Drive

Drive America’s Favorite Road. Explore the Blue Ridge Parkway with our 3-day itinerary, must-see stops from Virginia to North Carolina, and tips on the best time to drive for fall colors or spring blooms.

August 21, 2025
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Pacific Coast Highway – Map, Best Stops & Best Time to Drive

Drive California’s most iconic road trip. Discover the best time to drive the Pacific Coast Highway, must-see stops from San Francisco to Los Angeles, and a 3-day itinerary to help you plan your perfect coastal adventure.

August 21, 2025
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Route des Grandes Alpes – 3,000km Classic Car Road Trip Across the French Alps

Join our Markus Kraus' 3,000 km Route des Grandes Alpes adventure in a 60-year-old Austin Healey. See epic passes, stunning views, and stay safe with OnTheWay.

August 21, 2025
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Route 66 Illinois – Map, Attractions & Best Time to Drive

Plan your Route 66 Illinois trip with our map, top attractions, and seasonal tips. Discover the best time to drive this historic stretch of the Mother Road.

August 21, 2025
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Stay Ahead of the Storm With Our New Forecast Slider

Our new Forecast Slider lets you preview radar hour by hour, along and around your route. Spot incoming storms, visualize delay risks, and plan with confidence.

August 11, 2025
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Snow chain requirements in all US states

Snow chains are legal everywhere in the US, but the rules vary wildly depending on where you are. Western states make you use them on certain roads. Everywhere else, it's up to you - just don't tear up the road by using them on dry pavement.

February 13, 2025
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Chain Control Support Arrives for the Western U.S.

Version 2.1.0 ads live chain requirement tracking for six Western states (CA, OR, WA, NV, WY, CO). Chain zones appear on your route map with requirements and alternate routes. Available now, free for all users.

February 13, 2025
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Weather on the Way 2.0 adds weather to any navigation app thanks to Live Activities

Weather on the Way releases version 2.0, bringing real-time route weather tracking and Dynamic Island integration to iPhone users, fundamentally changing how drivers stay aware of weather conditions during their journey.

November 15, 2024
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Weather on the Way 1.11 adds animated future radar and cycling, hiking modes.

The summer is in full swing and so the new version of Weather on the Way 1.11 adds summer oriented features to help take full advantage of the weather while avoiding dangerous storms. With extreme heat waves and Beryl bringing severe weather to US, taking weather into account during vacation planning is especially important.

July 12, 2024
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Weather on the Way 1.7.2 adds a weather radar to CarPlay as winter approaches

A new update makes it the first iOS app to offer live precipitation radar in the app's CarPlay version. In the most recent update, Weather on the Way introduces CarPlay support, giving users an ability to see rain and snow radar live on their car's screen.

November 16, 2022
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How to react and adapt to different road weather conditions

On average over 5,000 people are killed annually in over a million crashes caused by dangerous road weather conditions in the United States. It is important to know how to react and adapt to these potentially dangerous road weather conditions.

July 27, 2021
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Weather Radar Widget Brings Storm Movement to iOS 14 Home Screen

You can now clearly see if the rain or snow is coming your way, right on your Home Screen. 

December 17, 2020
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Privacy and weather apps

Weather apps do not have a good brand in privacy protection. How does Weather on the Way make sure your data stays private?

July 15, 2020
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4 Amazing Virtual Road Trips You Can Take From Home

A detailed look at the best virtual road trips on YouTube

June 26, 2020
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