Welcome to Backroad Planet!
I’m Howard, a guy from Central Florida who believes taking scenic routes, scouting historical sites, and immersion in local flavor are the best ways to travel. Whether it be road trips across America, fly-drives to international destinations, or cruises on the mighty waters, I invite you to use Backroad Planet’s destination stories, travel guides, and planning resources to design your own adventures. Please contact me if I can assist you in any way.
Catch you on the backroads . . . .
Recent Posts
The charming Texas town known as “Gingerbread City” just outside Dallas
Just about 30 miles south of Dallas, the small town of Waxahachie feels like a completely different world. While it is technically part of the larger metro area, it has none of the fast pace or big-city noise. Instead, visitors find quiet streets, historic buildings,...
The tiny Oregon cabins where the night sky steals the show
Photo by Hans on Unsplash In a quiet corner of Oregon, a new kind of travel experience is drawing attention for all the right reasons. Instead of luxury spas or packed resorts, this place offers something far simpler and far rarer. It is all about darkness, silence,...
The hidden Idaho lake with Caribbean-blue water and mountain views
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/Wikimedia Commons Deep in the mountains of Sawtooth National Recreation Area, there is a lake that does not look like it belongs in the American West. With bright blue water, sandy shores, and dramatic peaks in the background, Redfish Lake...
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