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,...
Take an afternoon to explore Granbury Texas, a small town with big history and amazing architecture around the courthouse square. I was a guest of Visit Granbury, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. My journey had started in Amarillo, and then I traveled to...
Immerse yourself in the Sunshine State’s rich history by attending authentic living history events and historical war reenactments in Florida. When VISIT FLORIDA asked me to write a sponsored post about historical war reenactments in our home state, I...
Explore museums, visit historical homes, tour a military park, enjoy fine dining, and listen to the Blues, when you spend 36 Hours in Vicksburg, Mississippi. This post is the fourth installment of a 6-part Mississippi Road Trip series. The first segment entitled How...
A guided tour is the best way to visit Vicksburg National Military Park’s historic battlefield, the USS Cairo Gunboat & Museum, and the Vicksburg National Cemetery. This post is the fifth installment of a 6-part Mississippi Road Trip series. The first...
A Southern photographer’s haunting images from a bridal shoot and seasonal flood portray her intimate connection with the ghost town of Rodney, Mississippi. “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses . . . .” Hebrews 12: 1 Guest Post...
Drive the legendary Mississippi backroads between Natchez and Vicksburg to discover ancient ruins, explore a ghost town, and eat the world’s best fried chicken! This post is the third installment of a 6-part Mississippi Road Trip series. The first segment...
I toured stately antebellum homes, visited an African-American cultural museum, and surveyed a mighty river when my road trip led me to historical Natchez, Mississippi. This post is the second installment of a 6-part Southern Mississippi Road Trip series. The first...
A round-up of 30+ North American bucket list destinations from Travel Media Showcase perfect for any traveler planning visits to Canada, Mexico, or the USA. I was a guest of Visit Bloomington, Indiana, host city for the Travel Media Showcase, but all thoughts and...
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.
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