This story was made possible by Kia and the luxurious 2018 Sorento. All opinions remain my own. It was a hot summer day, and I realized change is magical. It’s also violent, painful, and scarring. With our water bottles filled to the brim and hiking shoes laced tight, my sister, Jen, my daughter, Chesney, and I climbed into the 2018 Kia Sorento to begin our journey to Utica, IL. Road Tripping in Illinois If you blink more than twice while driving south on IL-178, you’ll miss the tiny village of North Utica--commonly referred to as just Utica--a town populated by less than 1,500 people. Established in 1852, Utica consists of adorable and historical storefronts and buildings. As you leave the one-block town, you’ll see charmingly strange shops along the sides of the road, before ...
