On a road trip from San Antonio to Big Bend National Park, explore the Chihuahuan Desert, visit historic towns, and roam the borderlands of the Rio Grande. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more information....
Discover Arizona’s Verde Valley, a region with incredible scenic, historical, and outdoor attractions that make it the perfect destination for travelers of every persuasion. I was a guest of Visit Arizona, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may...
Arizona’s Verde Canyon Railroad travels into the past, along the Verde River, through national forests and desert landscapes, to the ghost town of Perkinsville. I was a guest of Visit Arizona, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may contain...
Discover Virginia City and Nevada City, two Montana ghost towns where memories of the 1863 Gold Rush and visions of the Old West come alive. Guest Post by June Russell-Chamberlin Two Montana Ghost Towns When prospectors William Fairweather and Henry Edgar struck gold...
Load your USA road trip itinerary with hidden scenic views, secret swimming holes, abandoned historical sites, and the best off-the-beaten-path locations! Find Unique Sites for Your USA Road Trip Itinerary It is no secret, when it comes to travel itineraries, that my...
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...
Take a drive through the Superstition Mountains on the Arizona Apache Trail with stops at Goldfield Ghost Town, Tortilla Flat, and the Dolly Steamboat. UPDATE January 2021 from my bud Mike Shubic at Mike’s Road Trip: “Fantastic post! Such a great area to...
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...
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