Explore LBJ Ranch and the Texas Hill Country

Explore LBJ Ranch and the Texas Hill Country

Experience the life of President Lyndon Baines Johnson at LBJ Ranch State Park, Johnson National Historical Park, and other locations in the Texas Hill Country and beyond. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for...
Southern Delaware Outdoor Adventure

Southern Delaware Outdoor Adventure

Experience the best in Southern Delaware outdoor adventure at state parks & historical sites while hiking, biking, camping, kayaking, or jumping out of a plane! Visit Southern Delaware, the Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce, and Mazda USA were my sponsors for...
How To Prepare Your Car For Summer

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. Guest Post by Matthew Young Summer, for many people, is the time for vacations and for taking a break from the daily grind. For the family...
Chasing Waterfalls in Florida

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 . . . . Backroad Planet readers know Jerry and I are confirmed waterfall-chasers. We have chased hundreds of waterfalls, not...
How to Get Your Vehicle Road Trip Ready

How to Get Your Vehicle Road Trip Ready

Don’t let emergency breakdowns spoil your vacation! Get your vehicle road trip ready with this handy pre-trip checklist. This post is sponsored by ACDelco, but all text and opinions are mine. So you have done the pre-planning, conducted your research, and...
The Richard Petty Driving Experience

The Richard Petty Driving Experience

UPDATE: The Richard Petty Driving Experience at Walt Disney World Speedway closed permanently on August 9, 2015. However, there are more than twenty locations across the country still in operation. The Richard Petty Driving Experience I had planned to use my last...