Thanksgiving is expected to remain the U.S.’s busiest travel holiday of the year.

AAA estimates close to 82 million Americans are expected to use planes, trains and automobiles — and boats — to travel for the holiday this year, which would be approximately a 2% increase from last year.

“Whether it’s visiting extended family or meeting up with friends, people are willing to brave the crowds and make last-minute adjustments to their plans to make lifelong memories,” said John Treanor, spokesman for AAA Mountain West Group

However, Utah travel experts don’t expect the trip to be too adventurous in the state this year, aside from some freeway delays ahead of the holiday and in lines at its largest airport.

‘Minor’ impacts on Utah’s roads

Automobiles account for almost 90% of all people ex

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