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Discover Florida’s Blue Spring State Park & Campground

by Howard Blount | Jun 13, 2021

Swim, dive, float, and paddle the sparkling waters at Florida’s Blue Spring State Park & Campground. During the cooler months, come back to see the manatees. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more...

Florida’s Tomoka State Park Camping, Recreation & History

by Howard Blount | May 1, 2021

On a Tomoka State Park camping trip, enjoy outdoor recreation, explore Florida’s rich history, and drive a National Scenic Byway. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more information. Shakedown As a...

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...

Design Your Own Arizona Road Trip Itinerary

by Howard Blount | Mar 8, 2020

Design your own Arizona road trip with Backroad Planet’s suggested destinations, activities, scenic drives & heritage railways, plus our exclusive planning resources. I was a guest of Visit Arizona, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This...

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...

3 Stunning Sedona Scenic Drives

by Howard Blount | Jan 26, 2020

Experience the best Sedona scenic drives along the Red Rock Scenic Byway, the Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road, and with Pink Adventure Tours. I was a guest of Visit Arizona, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links. Please...

Drive the Painted Desert & Petrified Forest National Park

by Howard Blount | Dec 29, 2019

Experience a virtual drive through the Painted Desert & Petrified Forest National Park, and then use Backroad Planet’s guide to plan a road trip of your own. I was a guest of Visit Arizona, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post...

3 Magnificent Flagstaff National Monuments

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...

Design Your Own Georgia Road Trip | USA

by Howard Blount | Sep 22, 2019

Design your own Georgia road trip with Backroad Planet’s suggested destinations, activities, scenic byways & historic trails, plus our exclusive planning resources. Design Your Own Georgia Road Trip Backroad Planet’s “Design Your Own Road...

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