The Backroad Blog
18 Favorite Mississippi Gulf Coast Restaurants
A curated collection of popular Mississippi Gulf Coast restaurants. From Bay St. Louis to Pascagoula, enjoy 18 local favorites for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Discover Lake County Florida Outdoor Adventures
Get out on the water, tour a botanical garden, explore a state park, plus many more Lake County Florida outdoor adventures, on a day trip destination “The Perfect Distance Away.”
Discover Coastal Mississippi’s African American Heritage
Experience Coastal Mississippi’s rich African American heritage at Biloxi Beach, the Pleasant Reed House, St. Rose de Lima Catholic Church, and the 100 Men Hall.
Meet Three Unconventional Coastal Mississippi Artists
Meet Walter Anderson, Alice Moseley, and George Ohr, three unconventional Coastal Mississippi artists with museums dedicated to their lives and work.
Visit the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum at Camp Shelby
The Mississippi Armed Forces Museum honors heroic servicemen and women and preserves the state’s military history in a state-of-the-art facility at Camp Shelby.
Explore African American Heritage Sites in Hattiesburg MS
Explore the Forrest County Courthouse, the Sixth Street Museum District, the 1964 Freedom Summer Trail, and more memorable African American heritage sites in Hattiesburg MS.
Hop a Scenic Mountain Train in Blue Ridge, Georgia
Take the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway on an excursion through the mountains. Then explore the historic sister cities of McCaysville, Georgia, and Copperhill, Tennessee.
4 New Viking Mississippi River Cruise Routes Announced
Four Viking Mississippi River cruise itineraries are scheduled to bring guests to America’s Heartland beginning in 2022, aboard the purpose-built Viking Mississippi.
Things to Do in Harpers Ferry WV: History, Hikes & Whitewater
If you are a history buff, hiker, or whitewater enthusiast, this guide will show you plenty of things to do in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
Design Your Own Arizona Road Trip Itinerary
Design your own Arizona road trip with Backroad Planet’s suggested destinations, activities, scenic drives & heritage railways, plus our exclusive planning resources.
7+ Amazing Attractions in Verde Valley AZ
Discover Arizona’s Verde Valley, a region with incredible scenic, historical, and outdoor attractions that make it the perfect destination for travelers of every kind.
Ride Arizona’s Verde Canyon Railroad
Arizona’s Verde Canyon Railroad travels into the past, along the Verde River, through national forests and desert landscapes, to the ghost town of Perkinsville.