It’s always inspiring when everyday people go out of their way to help animals. Recently, one truck driver saw a cat in the middle of the highway, and did the right thing to help save its life. On May 12, Officer Stanfield of the Alachua Police Department in Florida found a kitten lying in the middle of Highway 441. According to a Facebook post from the department, many … [Read more...] about Truck driver blocks traffic to help save stray kitten from the highway
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Road Trip to the Roof of the World: Conquering the Karakoram Highway
The Karakoram Highway, snaking its way through the mighty Karakoram mountain range, is more than just a road. It's a ribbon of asphalt that connects Pakistan to China, reaching a staggering maximum elevation of 4,714 meters (15,466 ft). This engineering marvel is not just the highest paved international highway in the world, it's also often hailed as the Eighth Wonder of the … [Read more...] about Road Trip to the Roof of the World: Conquering the Karakoram Highway
Colorado skier dies attempting to jump highway in ‘high risk’ stunt, authorities say
The unfortunate incident unfolded on Highway 40, just to the west of the Berthoud Pass summit, a renowned mountain pass nestled in the heart of the state. The episode transpired around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, as detailed in a bulletin by the Grand County Sheriff’s Office. Eyewitnesses recounted their futile efforts to revive the 21-year-old skier, who was described as … [Read more...] about Colorado skier dies attempting to jump highway in ‘high risk’ stunt, authorities say
Road Trip Ready: Europe’s Longest North-South Highway
Planning a European adventure that stretches from the icy peaks of Scandinavia to the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean? Then look no further than the E45, Europe's champion north-south route. Did you know? The European route E45 is the longest north–south European route with 5,190 kilometers (3,225 mi). This epic highway traverses six countries, offering a chance … [Read more...] about Road Trip Ready: Europe’s Longest North-South Highway
Officers find tortoise on highway — discover she’s been missing from home for 3 years
It’s important to not lose hope when a pet runs away, even when all hope seems lost. We’ve seen many stories of lost animals reuniting with their families months or even years after they disappeared. That was the case recently in Florida after officers picked up a stray animal and realized it had been missing for three years — but it wasn’t a dog or a cat, but an African … [Read more...] about Officers find tortoise on highway — discover she’s been missing from home for 3 years