The Backroad Blog
A Southern Mississippi Road Trip
A Southern Mississippi road trip takes me through Hattiesburg, Natchez, Vicksburg, and Jackson, with a few surprise backroad encounters along the way.
5 Adventures You Need to Take on a Road Trip through Tibet
Everest Base Camp, Yamdrok Lake, and Tashilhunpo Monastery are not-to-be-missed destinations when planning an adventurous road trip through Tibet.
Civil Rights and Literary Driving Tours in Jackson, Mississippi
When you visit the “City with Soul,” choose one of these free Civil Rights and literary driving tours in Jackson, Mississippi, or design an itinerary of your own.
How To Prepare Your Car For Summer
Before you head out on a summer road trip, get your car in top-notch shape with these essential vehicle maintenance tips.
Chasing Waterfalls in Florida
Ride along as we chase Florida waterfalls so rare and elusive that they don’t even position on Google Maps. Until now, that is . . . .
How to Choose the Best Car for Your Cross-Country Road Trip
Gas mileage, storage space, and extra features are all important considerations when purchasing a new vehicle for a cross-country road trip.
8 Living History & Historical War Reenactments in Florida
Immerse yourself in the Sunshine State’s rich history by attending authentic living history events and historical war reenactments in Florida.
How to Spend 36 Hours in Vicksburg, Mississippi
Explore museums, visit historical homes, tour a military park, enjoy fine dining, and listen to the Blues, when you spend 36 Hours in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
The Best Way to Visit Vicksburg National Military Park
A guided tour is the best way to visit Vicksburg National Military Park’s historic battlefield, the USS Cairo Gunboat & Museum, and the Vicksburg National Cemetery.
The Haunting Town of Rodney, Mississippi: A Photo Essay
A Southern photographer’s haunting images from a bridal shoot and seasonal flood portray her intimate connection with the ghost town of Rodney, Mississippi.
Mississippi Backroads Between Natchez & Vicksburg
Drive the legendary Mississippi backroads between Natchez and Vicksburg to discover ancient ruins, explore a ghost town, and eat the world’s best fried chicken!
Visit Historical Natchez, Mississippi
I toured stately antebellum homes, visited an African-American cultural museum, and surveyed a mighty river when my road trip led me to historical Natchez, Mississippi.