The Backroad Blog
Pinetop to Whiteriver to Greer: An Arizona Road Trip
A day trip from Pinetop to Whiteriver to Greer, Arizona, takes us to Fort Apache, the Kinishba Ruins, Sunrise Ski Park, & the White Mountain Nature Center.
People and Places: My Year in Travel 2016
People and places are the reason for travel. This year-in-travel photoessay features my family, friends, traveling companions, and the destinations we visited in 2016.
Adrian Marziliano’s Transcontinental Bike Ride for Hope
A transcontinental bike ride. Two continents. 13 countries. 14,580 km. 300 days. Santiago to Toronto. One young man’s journey alone for hope.
Walk through History in Grapevine, Texas
Take a walk through history in Grapevine, Texas, with self-guided tours of the Main Street District, City to Settlement Museums, and historic Nash Farm.
The Best Of Skye: A 3-Day Road Trip Itinerary
The Best of Skye 3-day road trip itinerary takes you through the scenic Scottish Highlands visiting the Fairy Pools, Kilt Rock, the Quiraing, and much more.
5 Reasons to Visit Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia
There are more reasons to visit Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia than just the stunning beauty of these UNESCO World Heritage lakes & waterfalls!
8 First-Rate Cultural Sites in Lubbock, Texas
Visit 8 first-rate cultural sites in Lubbock, Texas, including the Buddy Holly Center, the Silent Wings Museum, and Robert Bruno’s Steel House.
Revisit Retro Road Travel in Amarillo, Texas
Revisit retro road travel in Amarillo, Texas, on Historic Route 66, at Cadillac Ranch, the Big Texan, Sisemore’s RV Museum, and Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
Experience Haunted St Augustine, Florida
Experience haunted St. Augustine with a unique ghost tour, a stay at a historical inn, and a chance encounter with spirits of another kind.
Safford to Pinetop-Lakeside: An Arizona Road Trip
Driving from Safford to Pinetop-Lakeside on an Arizona Road Trip takes us over the Coronado Trail to Morenci Copper Mine, Hannagan Meadow, and Casa Malpaís.
Do Fathom Impact Travel Activities Have Lasting Value?
Do Fathom Impact Travel activities have lasting value in the Dominican Republic, or is this approach merely the latest trend in cruise voluntourism?
Should You Travel to States with Discriminatory Laws?
EDITORIAL: Some say yes, others say no! Thoughts and observations to help you decide whether you should travel to states with discriminatory laws.