by Howard Blount | Sep 17, 2017
A Kansas – Missouri road trip route takes me to Wichita, Tallgrass Prairie, Council Grove, Topeka, Osawatomie, Kansas City, Independence, and other sites along the way. I was a guest of the Travel Kansas, Visit Wichita, the Council Grove Chamber of Commerce...
by Howard Blount | Sep 10, 2017
A pullover-packed drive along the North Oregon Pacific Coast is a scenic vision with rocky cliffs, crashing waves, plunging waterfalls, and hikes in the rain. I was a guest of Tillamook Coast, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. [toc] The North Oregon Pacific...
by Howard Blount | Aug 13, 2017
Design your own uniquely Louisiana road trip with current destination information, routed scenic byways, itinerary planning hacks, and a wealth of resources. I was a guest of New Orleans Plantation Country, Lafayette Travel, Tour Ascension, Toledo Bend Lake...
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 | Jun 23, 2017
A Franklin North Carolina, Smoky Mountain adventure takes us over the Little Tennessee River Greenway, along the Mountain Waters Byway, and up Pickens Nose! I was a guest of Visit North Carolina and Discover Franklin, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. [toc] In...
by Howard Blount | Jun 11, 2017
Load your USA road trip itinerary with hidden scenic views, secret swimming holes, abandoned historical sites, and the best off-the-beaten-path locations! [toc] Find Unique Sites for Your USA Road Trip Itinerary It is no secret, when it comes to travel itineraries,...
by Howard Blount | Jun 2, 2017
A trek along Cape West Coast, South Africa, delivers scenic locations, cultural diversity, and culinary experiences found nowhere else in the world. Guest Post by Bianca Knauf [toc] Cape West Coast, South Africa The first thing you notice about trekking up the Cape...
by Howard Blount | May 26, 2017
The Smoky Mountains were the summer vacation destination of my youth. Photos and boyhood memories inspire me as I plan a return to Franklin North Carolina. This post is sponsored by Visit North Carolina and Discover Franklin, but all thoughts and opinions are my own....
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,...