by Howard Blount | Feb 16, 2020
Discover Arizona’s Verde Valley, a region with incredible scenic, historical, and outdoor attractions that make it the perfect destination for travelers of every persuasion. I was a guest of Visit Arizona, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may...
by Howard Blount | May 19, 2019
Discover Virginia City and Nevada City, two Montana ghost towns where memories of the 1863 Gold Rush and visions of the Old West come alive. Guest Post by June Russell-Chamberlin [toc] Two Montana Ghost Towns When prospectors William Fairweather and Henry Edgar struck...
by Howard Blount | May 20, 2018
Explore Civil Rights history in Memphis, Tennessee, with visits to the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel, Clayborn Temple, Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum, and Beale Street. I was a guest of Memphis Travel, but all thoughts and opinions are my...
by Howard Blount | May 8, 2018
We went searching for Emmett Till on a Mississippi Delta pilgrimage, and along the way we unearthed legendary bluesman Robert Johnson, walked a Tallahatchie bridge, slept in sharecropper shacks, and ultimately uncovered traces of the teen martyr whose death gave birth...
by Howard Blount | Feb 24, 2018
On a one-day trip, don’t miss the best hikes in Joshua Tree National Park! Explore Hidden Valley, discover Barker Dam, trek Wall Street Mill, climb Skull Rock, and so much more along these nature trails and short walks. [toc] Best Hikes in Joshua Tree National...
by Howard Blount | Dec 23, 2017
Explore history, architecture, and scenic locations on this Louisiana River Road Plantations driving tour. Photos, descriptions, map, and suggested routes included! I was a guest of Tour Ascension, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. [toc] A Louisiana River Road...
by Howard Blount | Nov 25, 2017
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! I was a guest of Adventure Anderson County, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. [toc] Explore...
by Howard Blount | Sep 1, 2017
An Oregon scenic drive through the Tualatin Valley features pastoral landscapes, farms, wineries, historical sites, taverns, and a national wildlife refuge. I was a guest of Washington County Visitors Association, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. [toc] An...
by Howard Blount | Aug 13, 2017
Design your own uniquely Louisiana road trip with current destination information, routed scenic byways, itinerary planning hacks, and a wealth of resources. I was a guest of New Orleans Plantation Country, Lafayette Travel, Tour Ascension, Toledo Bend Lake...
