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Backroad Planet is a road, river, and rail travel site, and we are two guys from Central Florida who believe taking scenic routes, scouting historical sites, stopping at roadside attractions, and immersing ourselves in local flavor are the best ways to travel. Whether it be road trips across America, fly-drives to international destinations, or cruises on the mighty waters, we encourage you to use resources at Backroad Planet to plan your own adventures. Please contact us if we can assist you in any way.

Catch you on the backroads . . . . Howard & Jerry

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The Haunting Town of Rodney, Mississippi: A Photo Essay

A Southern photographer’s haunting images from a bridal shoot and seasonal flood portray her intimate connection with the ghost town of Rodney, Mississippi.

How to See the Real Florida: 11 Essential Web Sites

Eleven authoritative web sites run by locals to help you plan a road trip or travel itinerary to see the REAL Florida.

Visit 3 Natural Waterfalls in Florida

Three natural waterfalls in Florida you can visit: Falling Creek Falls, Falling Waters State Park, and Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park.

24 Viking River Cruise Insider Tips

24 Exclusive Viking River Cruise insider tips tailored for first-time cruisers to help make your European journey the cruise of a lifetime!

10 Favorite North Georgia Waterfalls

Ten incredibly beautiful North Georgia waterfalls you can easily schedule into your road trip or vacation. The scenic beauty of North Georgia, no matter the season, is breathtaking! All of it—the mountains, the valleys, the forests, the sky, and the waterfalls that...

Our Newest Post

Our Top 5 Most Popular Posts

The Haunting Town of Rodney, Mississippi: A Photo Essay

A Southern photographer’s haunting images from a bridal shoot and seasonal flood portray her intimate connection with the ghost town of Rodney, Mississippi.

How to See the Real Florida: 11 Essential Web Sites

Eleven authoritative web sites run by locals to help you plan a road trip or travel itinerary to see the REAL Florida.

Visit 3 Natural Waterfalls in Florida

Three natural waterfalls in Florida you can visit: Falling Creek Falls, Falling Waters State Park, and Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park.

24 Viking River Cruise Insider Tips

24 Exclusive Viking River Cruise insider tips tailored for first-time cruisers to help make your European journey the cruise of a lifetime!

10 Favorite North Georgia Waterfalls

Ten incredibly beautiful North Georgia waterfalls you can easily schedule into your road trip or vacation. The scenic beauty of North Georgia, no matter the season, is breathtaking! All of it—the mountains, the valleys, the forests, the sky, and the waterfalls that...

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Franklin, North Carolina: A Smoky Mountain Adventure

by Howard Blount | Last updated Jun 23, 2017 | Published on Jun 23, 2017

A Franklin, North Carolina, Smoky Mountain adventure takes us over the Little Tennessee River Greenway, along the Mountain Waters Byway, and up Pickens Nose!

Three Perfect Days in Lafayette, Louisiana

by Howard Blount | Last updated Jun 20, 2017 | Published on Jun 18, 2017

Three perfect days in Lafayette Louisiana, include Vermilionville, an airboat swamp tour, the Tabasco® factory, Jungle Gardens, and the best Cajun cuisine.

How to Find Unique Sites for Your USA Road Trip Itinerary

by Howard Blount | Last updated Jun 12, 2017 | Published on Jun 11, 2017

Load your USA road trip itinerary with hidden scenic views, secret swimming holes, abandoned historical sites, and the best off-the-beaten-path locations!

Trek the Cape West Coast, South Africa

by Bianca Knauf | Last updated Jun 2, 2017 | Published on Jun 2, 2017

A trek along Cape West Coast, South Africa, delivers scenic locations, cultural diversity, and culinary experiences found nowhere else in the world.

Mountain Memories: A Return to Franklin, North Carolina

by Howard Blount | Last updated Jun 23, 2017 | Published on May 26, 2017

The Smoky Mountains were the summer vacation destination of my youth. Photos and boyhood memories inspire me as I plan a return to Franklin, North Carolina.

Florida Travel: The Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin’ Festival

by Howard Blount | Last updated Jun 7, 2017 | Published on May 19, 2017

The Sopchoppy Worm Grunting Festival celebrates this rare art and unique slice of backwoods Florida culture annually on the second Saturday in April.

Discover Clifton, Arizona, with Backroad Planet and TOWNS

by Howard Blount | Last updated May 17, 2017 | Published on May 15, 2017

Discover Clifton, Arizona, and meet sixteen intriguing people who live there with Backroad Planet and the Amazon Prime series TOWNS.

Explore Civil Rights History in Topeka, Kansas: 5+1 Key Sites

by Howard Blount | Published on May 6, 2017

Explore five Topeka, Kansas, civil rights historical sites linked to the abolition of slavery, school desegregation, LGBTQ equality, plus John Brown, too!

Drive the Maryland Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway

by Howard Blount | Published on Apr 30, 2017

The Maryland Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway is a 125-mile driving route with 36 historical sites, including the brand new NHP Visitor Center.