A Louisiana River Road Plantations Driving Tour

A Louisiana River Road Plantations Driving Tour

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. A Louisiana River Road...
Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory: An Urban Adventure

Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory: An Urban Adventure

Kayaking with sea lions below Willamette Falls and a visit to an organic farm with a killer view headline an urban adventure in Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory. I was a guest of Mount Hood Territory, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may contain...
Design Your Own Louisiana Road Trip

Design Your Own Louisiana Road Trip

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...
Franklin, North Carolina: A Smoky Mountain Adventure

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! I was a guest of Visit North Carolina and Discover Franklin, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. In a...
Three Perfect Days in Lafayette, Louisiana

Three Perfect Days in Lafayette, Louisiana

Three perfect days in Lafayette Louisiana, include a visit to Vermilionville, an airboat swamp ride, a Tabasco® factory tour, Jungle Gardens, and the best Cajun cuisine. I was a guest of Lafayette Travel, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. UPDATE: Be sure to...
Happy Trails!: An Arizona Road Trip

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 much more. The Arizona Office of Tourism invited a group of international journalists on a 5-day loop road trip across...
A Solo Bike Ride Across the Southern Tier

A Solo Bike Ride Across the Southern Tier

Ever wanted to quit your job, hit the road, and never look back? In our interview, David Hayes leaves it all behind to embark on a cross-country solo bike ride. At Backroad Planet we enjoy sharing the stories of intriguing people who embark on epic journeys, such...