The Backroad Blog
Roadtripping, Hiking & Camping Montenegro Best Places
Experience roadtripping, hiking, and camping Montenegro best places along the Adriatic Coast, the Bay of Kotor, Buljarica Beach, and Durmitor National Park.
Fun Things to Do in Staunton Virginia
Looking for fun things to do in Staunton, Virginia? Discover history, architecture, performing arts, scenic outdoors, organic farming, and much more across Augusta County.
Two Montana Ghost Towns Where the Old West Comes Alive
Discover Virginia City and Nevada City, two Montana ghost towns where memories of the 1863 Gold Rush and visions of the Old West come alive.
Design Your Own Upstate New York Road Trip
Design your own upstate New York road trip with Backroad Planet’s suggested destinations and activities, plus our exclusive itinerary planning resources.
Find Fun and Laughter in Upstate New York
Find fun and laughter in upstate New York at the Lucy Desi Museum, the National Comedy Center, and The Strong National Museum of Play.
3 Awe-Inspiring Niagara Falls USA Attractions
Discover the Niagara River’s rich history, outdoor adventure, and scenic beauty at three awe-inspiring Niagara Falls USA attractions.
Things to Do in Letchworth State Park
There are tons of things to do in Letchworth State Park! Get outdoors, go hiking, chase waterfalls, and much more at America’s most popular state park in upstate New York.
7 of the Most Haunted Places in New York
Witness the supernatural on a guided ghost tour, conduct paranormal investigations, and sleep with the spirits at the most haunted places in New York.
How to Have a Green Holiday Season this Year
Learn eight ways to celebrate a green holiday season this year when you download The Nature Conservancy’s free Holiday Green Guide!
Encounter the Spirits at Lily Dale Assembly New York
Encounter the spirits at Lily Dale Assembly, a historical upstate New York hamlet that boasts the world’s largest concentration of spiritual mediums.
A Taste of New York’s Finger Lakes Wine Country
Enjoy a taste of New York’s Finger Lakes Wine Country at regional wineries, breweries, a cidery, and a distillery, served up with a side of locally-sourced cuisine.
A New York Civil Rights Road Trip
Take a New York civil rights road trip to Manhattan, Bethel, Auburn, Seneca Falls, and Rochester to visit historical sites connected to the American struggle for freedom and equality.