Triple-A Minnesota is citing a nationwide prediction that more than 47-million Americans will plan a vacation around the 4th of July holiday.
Triple-A says that is near recovery levels from travel lows seen last year and could make 20-21 the busiest 4th of July for travel on record.
The travel predictions for the upcoming holiday represent an increase of nearly 40-percent compared to last year.
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