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...
A veteran automotive technician offers 9 tips for roadtrippers to avoid getting ripped-off by mechanics when an unexpected breakdown happens on the road. Guest Post by Tim Miller How to Avoid Getting Ripped-Off by Mechanics To avoid getting ripped off by car mechanics...
The Maryland Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway is a 125-mile driving route featuring 36 significant sites, including the brand new National Historical Park Visitor Center. I was a guest of the Maryland Office of Tourism, Visit Dorchester, and Visit Caroline,...
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...
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...
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...
Gas mileage, storage space, and extra features are all important considerations when purchasing a new vehicle for a cross-country road trip. There is nothing quite like a cross-country road trip with your friends, your family, or even just by yourself. Before you roll...
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...
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...
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