by Howard Blount | Dec 15, 2019
Tour Flagstaff attractions on your own with six themed self-guided walking & driving tours, plus stops at the Museum of Northern Arizona and Lowell Observatory. I was a guest of Visit Arizona and Discover Flagstaff, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This...
by Howard Blount | Dec 8, 2019
Don’t overlook three magnificent Flagstaff national monuments—Sunset Crater Volcano NM, Wupatki NM, and Walnut Canyon NM—when planning your Northern Arizona itinerary. I was a guest of Visit Arizona and Discover Flagstaff, but all thoughts and opinions are my...
by Howard Blount | Oct 18, 2019
From art to architecture, music, history, dining, botanical gardens, and outdoor adventure, these outstanding Athens, Georgia, attractions offer something for everyone. I was a guest of Athens CVB, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may contain...
by Howard Blount | Sep 22, 2019
Design your own Georgia road trip with Backroad Planet’s suggested destinations, activities, scenic byways & historic trails, plus our exclusive planning resources. [toc] Design Your Own Georgia Road Trip Backroad Planet’s “Design Your Own Road...
by Howard Blount | Aug 4, 2019
Looking for things to do in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia? Design your own adventure with Backroad Planet’s suggested destinations and activities, plus our exclusive itinerary planning resources. I was a guest of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, but all...
by Howard Blount | Jul 28, 2019
Plan a Town of Banff adventure to include some of the best scenic locations, historical sites, outdoor activities, and dining outlets in the Canadian Rockies. I was a guest of Rocky Mountaineer and Banff & Lake Louise Tourism, but all thoughts and opinions are my...
by Howard Blount | Jul 21, 2019
Natural Bridge, Wade’s Mill, McCormick Farm, and Robert E. Lee & Stonewall Jackson sites, are just a few of the amazing scenic and historic things to do in Lexington, Virginia. I was a guest of Lexington & the Rockbridge Area Tourism Development, but all...
by Howard Blount | Jun 15, 2019
Backroad Planet recommends ten popular craft breweries and restaurants in Waynesboro Virginia, a great resource for travelers planning a southern Shenandoah Valley adventure. I was a guest of Visit Waynesboro, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. [toc] Craft...
by Howard Blount | Jun 9, 2019
There are countless things to do in Waynesboro Virginia, the gateway to the Shenandoah Valley, including Shenandoah National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Appalachian Trail, and Interstate 64. I was a guest of Visit Waynesboro, but all thoughts and opinions are my...