by Howard Blount | Jul 5, 2020
Experience Coastal Mississippi’s rich African American heritage at Biloxi Beach, the Pleasant Reed House, St. Rose de Lima Catholic Church, and the 100 Men Hall. I was a guest of Coastal Mississippi, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may...
by Howard Blount | Jun 14, 2020
The Mississippi Armed Forces Museum honors heroic servicemen and women and preserves the state’s military history in a state-of-the-art facility at Camp Shelby. I was a guest of Visit Hattiesburg, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may contain...
by Howard Blount | Jul 23, 2017
Transcontinental bicyclist Adrian Marziliano shares six lessons learned cycling solo through Latin America, powerful lessons about biking, life, and the kindness of strangers. Note from Howard: In December of 2016, I interviewed Adrian Marziliano, a young man who had...
by Howard Blount | Jul 16, 2017
A Backroad Planet interview. On a drive to Canada from Mexico, two entrepreneurs are set to film a video series about local farmers and food businesses they encounter along the way. At Backroad Planet we love to share the stories of intriguing people who embark on...
by Howard Blount | Jul 2, 2017
Explore Ascension Parish, Louisiana, home to historic Donaldsonville, artist Alvin Batiste, the Jambalaya Festival, Cajun Village, and Houmas House Plantation. I was a guest of Tour Ascension, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. UPDATE: Be sure to check out A...
by Howard Blount | May 19, 2017
The Sopchoppy Worm Grunting Festival celebrates this rare art and unique slice of backwoods Florida culture annually on the second Saturday in April. This post is sponsored by VISIT FLORIDA, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. [toc] Florida’s Local Culture...
by Howard Blount | May 15, 2017
Discover Clifton Arizona, and meet sixteen intriguing people who live there with Backroad Planet and the Amazon Prime series TOWNS. Backroad Planet has partnered with Chad Harris of Hotseat Media as the online presence for his brand new Amazon Prime series TOWNS....
by Howard Blount | Apr 30, 2017
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,...
by Howard Blount | Mar 24, 2017
Ever wanted to quit your job, hit the road, and never look back? In our interview, David Hayes leaves it all behind to embark on a cross-country solo bike ride. At Backroad Planet we enjoy sharing the stories of intriguing people who embark on epic journeys, such...
