The Backroad Blog
Erie to the Raystown Lake Region: A Drive Across Pennsylvania
A drive across Pennsylvania from Erie to Raystown Lake takes us to Presque Isle State Park, Trough Creek State Park, Lincoln Caverns, and other scenic sites.
How to Plan an Oregon Road Trip
A collection of Oregon road trip ideas and itineraries for the Tualatin Valley, the Tillamook Coast, the Mt. Hood Territory, and the Columbia River Gorge.
Discover Raystown Lake & Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
The Raystown Lake Region of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, is a hidden treasure, offering history, scenic views, and the best in outdoor recreation.
Presque Isle State Park & Other Things to Do in Erie, Pennsylvania
Even when on a tight schedule, don’t miss Presque Isle State Park, Escape Game, Sara’s Diner, and other fun things to do in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Roadside Waterfalls of Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge
Tour seven of Oregon’s roadside Columbia River Gorge waterfalls with this convenient 3 to 4-hour itinerary along the Historic Columbia River Highway.
Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory: An Urban Adventure
Kayaking with sea lions below Willamette Falls and a visit to an organic farm with a killer view headline an urban adventure in Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory.
An 8-Day Kansas-Missouri Road Trip
A Kansas – Missouri road trip route takes me to Wichita, Tallgrass Prairie, Council Grove, Topeka, Osawatomie, Kansas City, Independence, and other sites along the way.
Tillamook: A Drive Along the North Oregon Pacific Coast
A pullover-packed drive along the North Oregon Pacific Coast is a scenic vision with rocky cliffs, crashing waves, plunging waterfalls, and rainy hikes.
Vineyards & Valleys: A Tualatin Oregon Scenic Drive
An Oregon scenic drive through the Tualatin Valley features pastoral landscapes, farms, wineries, historical sites, taverns, and a national wildlife refuge.
Chronic Dry Eye Relief for Travelers
Rohto Dry-Aid™ provides chronic dry eye relief for roadtrippers, frequent fliers, and other travelers for up to 12 hours.
Truman Sites & Frontier Trails in Historical Independence, Missouri
Historical Independence, Missouri, is home to the Harry S. Truman Library, the Truman National Historic Site, and the National Frontier Trails Museum.
Design Your Own Louisiana Road Trip
Design your own uniquely Louisiana road trip with routed scenic byways, a River Road plantations map, itinerary planning hacks, and a wealth of resources.