The Backroad Blog
Discover Clifton, Arizona, with Backroad Planet and TOWNS
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
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
The Maryland Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway is a 125-mile driving route with 36 historical sites, including the brand new NHP Visitor Center.
Happy Trails!: An Arizona Road Trip
Arizona Happy Trails is a themed road trip itinerary featuring the state’s Coronado Trail, Salsa Trail, Fresh Foodie Trail®, Apache Trail, and more.
Xcaret Day of the Dead Festival
The Xcaret Day of the Dead festival is a not-to-be-missed event, making Oct. 30 – Nov. 2, the best time of year to visit Mexico’s most popular eco-park.
A Day Trip on the Arizona Apache Trail
Take a drive through the Superstition Mountains on the Arizona Apache Trail with stops at Goldfield Ghost Town, Tortilla Flat, and the Dolly Steamboat.
A North Texas Road Trip
A North Texas road trip takes me on a wild ride through the Lone Star state from Amarillo to Lubbock, Grapevine, Waco, and Granbury.
A Solo Bike Ride Across the Southern Tier
Ever wanted to quit your job, hit the road, and never look back? In our interview, David Hayes leaves it all behind on a cross-country solo bike ride.
An Afternoon to Explore Granbury Texas
Take an afternoon to explore Granbury, Texas, a small town with big history and amazing architecture around the courthouse square
Drive the Kansas Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Drive the Kansas Flint Hills Scenic Byway, visit Spring Hill Ranch on Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, and tour Santa Fe Trail history in Council Grove.
Why Am I Wild about Waco, Texas?
Homestead Heritage, Waco Mammoth NM, the Dr. Pepper Museum, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame, and Magnolia Marketplace are great reasons to be wild about Waco!
Pinetop to Salt River Canyon to Mesa: An Arizona Road Trip
An Arizona road trip from Pinetop to Salt River Canyon to Mesa leads us to the Fresh Foodie Trail®, an agritourism route of local farm-to-table experiences.