The Backroad Blog
Franklin, North Carolina: A Smoky Mountain Adventure
A Franklin, North Carolina, Smoky Mountain adventure takes us over the Little Tennessee River Greenway, along the Mountain Waters Byway, and up Pickens Nose!
Three Perfect Days in Lafayette, Louisiana
Three perfect days in Lafayette Louisiana, include Vermilionville, an airboat swamp tour, the Tabasco® factory, Jungle Gardens, and the best Cajun cuisine.
How to Find Unique Sites for Your USA Road Trip Itinerary
Load your USA road trip itinerary with hidden scenic views, secret swimming holes, abandoned historical sites, and the best off-the-beaten-path locations!
Trek the Cape West Coast, South Africa
A trek along Cape West Coast, South Africa, delivers scenic locations, cultural diversity, and culinary experiences found nowhere else in the world.
Mountain Memories: A Return to Franklin, North Carolina
The Smoky Mountains were the summer vacation destination of my youth. Photos and boyhood memories inspire me as I plan a return to Franklin, North Carolina.
Florida Travel: The Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin’ Festival
The Sopchoppy Worm Grunting Festival celebrates this rare art and unique slice of backwoods Florida culture annually on the second Saturday in April.
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.