Join an 8-day Viking Great Lakes expedition from Milwaukee to Thunder Bay. Explore Mackinac Island, hike the Canadian wilds, and sail the fabled “Gitche Gumee.” I was a guest of Viking Expeditions, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may...
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 my own....
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 links....
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 may contain...
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...
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 are my...
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 of Visit...
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. by...
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...
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