The Backroad Blog
Discover Chimney Rock State Park & Lake Lure, North Carolina
The scenic beauty of Chimney Rock State Park and Lake Lure, North Carolina, has made the region not only a frequent motion picture location, but also a favorite destination for hiking, boating, waterfall-chasing, and the annual Dirty Dancing Festival!
Avoid Getting Ripped-Off by Mechanics: 9 Tips for Roadtrippers
A veteran automotive technician offers 9 tips for roadtrippers to avoid getting ripped-off by mechanics when an unexpected breakdown happens on the road.
A Drive through Loudon County, Tennessee
On a drive through Loudon County, Tennessee, you can scout Civil War Trails, sample cheese at Sweetwater Valley Farm, tour historic towns, hike to National Campground, detour to Sam Houston’s Schoolhouse, and discover the Million Dollar View.
Cultural & Spiritual Encounters in St. Landry Parish Lousiana
Cultural and spiritual encounters are the standard in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, with its Cajun roots, Catholic heritage, Zydeco music, artistic towns, and brand new tax-free districts.
Natchitoches, Louisiana & the Cane River National Heritage Trail
Uncover 300 years of history in Natchitoches, Louisiana, explore Creole culture along the Cane River National Heritage Trail, and experience outdoor adventure in the Kisatchie National Forest.
The Viking Sun Embarks on the Inaugural World Cruise
The Viking Sun embarks on the inaugural World Cruise from Miami to London. This 141-day cruise will visit 5 continents, 35 countries, and 64 ports, cross the Equator twice, the International Date Line once, and pass through both the Panama and Suez Canals.
A Louisiana River Road Plantations Driving Tour
Explore history, architecture, and scenic locations on this Louisiana River Road Plantations driving tour. Photos, descriptions, map, and suggested routes included!
Discover Outdoor Adventure at Toledo Bend Lake & Sabine Parish, Louisiana
Toledo Bend Lake in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, is a top destination, not just for watersports, but also golf, hiking, scenic drives, and other outdoor adventure.
Instagram Stories for Travel Bloggers: A User’s Guide + 10 Essential Tips
Social media travel professional Megan Bannister reviews the basics of Instagram Stories for travel bloggers and shares 10 essential tips for using this powerful tool.
Experience Historical Dandridge & Jefferson County Tennessee
Jefferson County, Tennessee, is the “Lakeside of the Smokies” and home to historical Dandridge, Lake Douglas, and the Bush’s Beans Visitor Center.
Explore Anderson County, Tennessee
Anderson County, Tennessee, is home to Norris Dam State Park, the Museum of Appalachia, the Secret City of Oak Ridge, Civil Rights-era Clinton, Rocky Top, and much more!
The Clinton 12 Story: Tennessee’s Green McAdoo Cultural Center
Relive the Clinton 12 story, an all but forgotten account of desegregation during the Civil Rights Movement, at Tennessee’s Green McAdoo Cultural Center.