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Outdoor & Historical Things to Do in Eufaula Alabama

by Howard Blount | Oct 19, 2020

As a world-class bass-fishing destination and home to the 2nd-largest historical district in the state, you won’t run out of things to do in Eufaula Alabama. I was a guest of Eufaula-Barbour County Chamber of Commerce, but all thoughts and opinions are...

Encounter Historic Quail Hunt Plantations in Thomasville GA

by Howard Blount | Sep 14, 2020

Explore a country estate, tour a Neoclassical mansion, and plan special events at two historic quail hunt plantations in Thomasville GA. I was a guest of Thomasville Visitors Center, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate...

10 Distinctive Places to Stay in Coastal Mississippi

by Howard Blount | Aug 30, 2020

Backroad Planet’s lodging guide features a select listing of boutique hotels, B&Bs, resorts, and other unique places to stay on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. I was a guest of Coastal Mississippi, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post...

7+ Amazing Attractions in Verde Valley AZ

by Howard Blount | Feb 16, 2020

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...

Tons of Fun Things to Do in Winslow Arizona

by Howard Blount | Jan 12, 2020

Fun things to do in Winslow Arizona, include Route 66, Standin’ On the Corner Park, La Posada Hotel, a thriving arts scene, and amazing day trip destinations. I was a guest of Visit Arizona and Winslow Chamber of Commerce, but all thoughts and opinions...

Take the Train to Grand Canyon National Park: An Insider’s Guide

by Howard Blount | Nov 18, 2019

Take the train to Grand Canyon National Park! With Backroad Planet’s guide to the historic Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel in Williams, Arizona, you can make your national park visit an adventure. Photo Credit: Xanterra Travel Collection I was a guest...

Tour Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and See Vancouver in a Day

by Howard Blount | Sep 8, 2019

Tour Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, take the Skyride up Grouse Mountain, bike Stanley Park, and ferry Granville Island, to see the best of Vancouver in a day. We were guests of Rocky Mountaineer and Tourism Vancouver, but all thoughts and opinions are our own....

The Best Sites & Activities for a Town of Banff Adventure

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...

Scenic & Historic Things to Do in Lexington, Virginia

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...

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