by Howard Blount | Jul 4, 2021
Who knew you could collect 39 National Park Passport stamps within the Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area? No wonder they call it the Secret Coast! I was a guest of Coastal Mississippi, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may contain...
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 | Dec 8, 2019
Don’t overlook three magnificent Flagstaff national monuments—Sunset Crater Volcano NM, Wupatki NM, and Walnut Canyon NM—when planning your Northern Arizona itinerary. I was a guest of Visit Arizona and Discover Flagstaff, but all thoughts and opinions are my...
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 of Visit...
by Howard Blount | Nov 25, 2017
Anderson County Tennessee, is home to Norris Dam State Park, the Museum of Appalachia, the Secret City of Oak Ridge, Civil Rights era Clinton, Rocky Top, and much more! I was a guest of Adventure Anderson County, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. [toc] Explore...
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 | May 14, 2016
A guided tour is the best way to visit Vicksburg National Military Park’s historic battlefield, the USS Cairo Gunboat & Museum, and the Vicksburg National Cemetery. This post is the fifth installment of a 6-part Mississippi Road Trip series. The first...
by Howard Blount | Jan 5, 2016
Bored? Lost? Need to get away? Satisfy your spirit of wanderlust at home or abroad now. You can find anything anywhere with these handy, helpful GPS travel apps! Technology never ceases to amaze me! Even though GPS travel apps are nothing new, it seems every time...
by Howard Blount | Aug 23, 2015
A round-up of 30+ North American bucket list destinations from Travel Media Showcase perfect for any traveler planning visits to Canada, Mexico, or the USA. I was a guest of Visit Bloomington, Indiana, host city for the Travel Media Showcase, but all thoughts and...
