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Explore LBJ Ranch and the Texas Hill Country

by Howard Blount | Aug 30, 2021

Experience the life of President Lyndon Baines Johnson at LBJ Ranch State Park, Johnson National Historical Park, and other locations in the Texas Hill Country and beyond. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for...

Plan an Unforgettable McKinney Falls State Park Camping Trip

by Howard Blount | Jul 18, 2021

On a McKinney Falls State Park camping trip, plunge into an Austin swimming hole, hike to historical ruins, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Texas Hill Country. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more...

Discover Lake County Florida Outdoor Adventures

by Howard Blount | Jul 19, 2020

Get out on the water, tour a botanical garden, and explore a state park! These and many more Lake County Florida outdoor adventures await you “The Perfect Distance Away.” This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Visit Lake County, FL. All...

Hop a Scenic Mountain Train in Blue Ridge, Georgia

by Howard Blount | Apr 19, 2020

Board the train in Blue Ridge for a scenic excursion through the mountains. Then explore the historic sister cities of McCaysville, Georgia, and Copperhill, Tennessee. I was a guest of Georgia’s Blue Ridge, but all thoughts and opinions are my own....

Things to Do in Harpers Ferry WV: History, Hikes & Whitewater

by Howard Blount | Mar 15, 2020

If you are a history buff, hiker, or whitewater enthusiast, this guide will show you plenty of things to do in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more information. Guest post by...

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...

Ride Arizona’s Verde Canyon Railroad

by Howard Blount | Feb 9, 2020

Arizona’s Verde Canyon Railroad travels into the past, along the Verde River, through national forests and desert landscapes, to the ghost town of Perkinsville. I was a guest of Visit Arizona, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may...

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...

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