Looking to spend some time with nature or have a little outdoor adventure? There's no need for a cross-country trip because a great spot exists in Lexington just a few miles off the NC 150 Highway. It's called Boone's Cave Park, and there are plenty of reasons you should check it out. more So Many Things to Do The park spans over 100 acres of land and has spaces dedicated to a variety of activities including 15 trails for hiking and biking. There is a sheltered area with tables for picnics that has a beautiful view of the Yadkin River to enjoy while you eat. There are easy access points to the river throughout the park as well that you can use for canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. Large, open spaces where you can play disc golf are provided, and primitive and semi-primitive campgrounds are available for tent (no trailers) camping. If you are interested in using the campgrounds, the park asks you to call two weeks in advance to confirm availability. Amazing Scenes of Nature Nearly half the park (46 acres) is noted as a Natural Heritage Site and is home to a wide variety of plants and animals. The hiking trails run through a secluded rolling forest of various trees similar to the North Carolina mountains, and several of the trees species are normally only seen in the Appalachian Mountains. Also, one hundred wildflowers native to the land and 125 varieties of butterflies have been observed. You may wish to bring your binoculars to have an optimal view of the migrant birds in the spring and fall. Catch a glimpse of Cedar Waxwing, Brown Thrasher, and others. Animals including deer, hawks, reptiles, and much more all call the park home as well. Walk in Daniel Boone's Footsteps Local legend says that the Boone family--including 16-year-old Daniel--came to live in Yadkin Valley of North Carolina in 1750 and supposedly spent their first year nearby if not at the park site itself. And while there may not be any documentation to prove that this was the case, there his heavy presence of the Boone name throughout Davidson County (Boone's Bottom, Boone's Ford, Boone's Spring, Boone's Cave) to suggest this legend is true. Additionally, many locals have family stories passed through the generations wherein their elders have testified to the Boones having lived east of the Yadkin. So the likelihood of Daniel Boone having roamed through the area is virtually uncontested. Today, the park still maintains 7.5 miles of trails that hold the 200-year-old character that early American settlers like Boone once utilized, and offers the best representation overall of the land they encountered back then. We know all the best places to visit in the area, and proudly serve the communities of Lexington and others surrounding Salisbury in their travel needs. Visit Cloninger Toyota today to speak with a representative and start driving toward your next adventure.
Featuring a spacious interior, plenty of safety and convenience technologies, and captivating exterior design, the 2020 Toyota Camry is a best-selling mid-size family sedan. Available in seven trims, Camry can be anything you want it to be. It can be a basic family transportation car, a sporty sedan, or a fuel-efficient vehicle for eco-conscious shoppers. more A Handsome Cabin Camry's interior is classy and features attractive finishes and textures. It is practical and has good attention to detail. You get a perfect blend of colors and materials to suit your needs and feed your desires. Enhance the cabin by opting for a panoramic glass roof, power-adjustable front seats, Cockpit Red leather-trimmed interior, and heated seats. Camry has a seating of up to five people. The seats are roomy and comfortable with adequate headroom and legroom. You are assured of unsurpassed comfort even in the longest journeys. Endowed with two sets of LATCH connectors for car seats, your kids will be equally comfortable as you hit the road for your vacations and road trips. Two Powertrain Options With Camry, you choose between a fuel-efficient four-cylinder engine and a potent V6 engine. Both engines offer an exceptional blend of performance and efficiency to meet your transit needs. The base model features a 2.5L four-cylinder engine that cranks 203 horsepower and 184 pound-feet torque to make your daily commute seamless. If you want more muscle, then the 3.5L V6 engine delivering 301 horsepower and 267 pound-feet torque is for you. This engine is standard in the TRD trim and available for XLE and XSE. It has a zero-to-60 time of 5.7 seconds, giving you excellent performance and power for work and play. Impressive Gas Mileage This Toyota is a top choice for shoppers looking for a fuel-efficient sedan. Trims with the standard four-cylinder engine report 29 mpg and 41 mpg in the city and highway, respectively. Those with the V6 engine get 22 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway. Fun to Drive Camry is far from boring. Thanks to its powerful engine, multi-link rear suspension, and relatively sport handling, it is fun to drive. You get a smooth and relaxed ride anytime, especially with kids on board. Also, this sedan's sharp handling make it suitable for both crosstown and cross-country trips. Whether you are cruising on gravel, rain, or snow, the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system keeps things in control. Generous Standard Features Enjoy a more connected test-drive with Camry's infotainment system. It has a 7-inch touch screen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, a USB port, Bluetooth, and a six-speaker stereo. Features such as a nine-speaker JBL audio system, an 8-inch touch screen, and HD Radio are also available. Safety is a priority for the Toyota brand. As such, Camry has numerous standard safety features to keep you, your passengers, and other road users safe. They include rearview camera, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, pedestrian detection, and forward-collision warning. Camry's unsurpassed reliability, handsome cabin, impressive engine choices, and agile handling has earned it a spot among the best-selling cars in the family-sedan segment. If you want a well-rounded sedan that combines quality and value, Toyota Camry is a perfect choice. Contact Cloninger Toyota to book a test drive with this incredible sedan.
You already know and love the Highlander, but do you know the newest great features you'll find on the 2020 Toyota Highlander? There's even more reasons to love it now. Never ones to rest on their laurels, Toyota has been pushing forward with all their vehicles, and the Highlander just keeps getting better. more The Great New Power and Drivetrain Choices The 2020 Highlander features three choices of all-wheel-drive systems, two of them paired to the standard V6 engine and one on the hybrid. This power-producing monster is a 3.5-liter able to generate 295 hp and 263 ft-lb of torque. With that much power, you can tow 5,000 pounds, and shifting is smooth with the mated 8-speed automatic transmission. And speaking of towing, wouldn't it be great to make that easier? Toyota has done just that by making hill-start assist, trailer-sway control, and downhill assist all standard on the 2020 model. The Gorgeous Design The Highlander has never been a bad-looking vehicle, but it's more dynamic than ever in 2020. Toyota was looking for ways to improve aerodynamics, and thus fuel efficiency, and they've accomplished just that. The new Highlander gets 34 mpg on the highway in the Hybrid version, which is best-in-class. Obviously any hybrid gets better mileage than most gas engines, but in this case, a lot of that has to do with the sweeping and gorgeous design, which carries over to all engines and trims. The Cargo Space The new changes to the Highlander make it longer and lower. This means you get more room inside--73.3 cubic feet of cargo space, to be exact. You can also choose between seven- and eight-passenger seating, depending on what configuration you get. Access all this space with large new rear doors that offer easy access and versatile folding options that mean you don't need an engineering degree to figure out how to put down the seats (as is the case with some SUVs)! The Peace-of-Mind Factor Who knew a vehicle could come with peace-of-mind standard? That's just what you get when you're working with all the great new safety features in the Highlander. This is built to keep everyone safe, whether it's just the two of you or you have a whole crew of kiddos in tow. For 2020, Toyota's Safety Sense 2.0 is standard in the Highlander, and this includes dynamic radar cruise control, automatic high beams, lane-tracing assist, road-sign assist, and a comprehensive pre-collision system with pedestrian detection. That last will automatically brake if you don't do it in time. If you want to bump up to a higher trim, you'll also get: Blind-spot monitoring Rear-cross traffic alert Parking support braking Intelligent Clearance Sonar The Premium Infotainment The new infotainment system is designed with two clear goals in mind: keep the driver's eyes safely on the road, and keep the passengers entertained. The 12.3-inch touchscreen is easy to navigate, the whole system is intuitive to control, and everyone will enjoy the 1,200-watt JBL premium sound system. Want to try it for yourself? Visit us at Cloninger Toyota today and take a test drive!