The Backroad Blog
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.
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.