Hop a Scenic Mountain Train in Blue Ridge, Georgia

Hop a Scenic Mountain Train in Blue Ridge, Georgia

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. This post may...
Ride Arizona’s Verde Canyon Railroad

Ride Arizona’s Verde Canyon Railroad

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 contain...
6 Practical Tips for a Journey by Train

6 Practical Tips for a Journey by Train

Whether it be long or short, planned or unexpected, these six practical tips for a journey by train will help make the ride a pleasant, and even memorable experience. Guest Post by Wendy Dessler 6 Practical Tips for a Journey by Train Train rides are a great way to...
Take the Amtrak Auto Train from Florida to Virginia

Take the Amtrak Auto Train from Florida to Virginia

You can take your vehicle with you on the Amtrak Auto Train when you travel to the Washington, DC, and Orlando, FL, metro areas. An early web tagline for Backroad Planet was  “Your Road Trip and Fly-Drive Travel Source.” One of our Twitter followers...