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Nature-Inspired Travel for Outdoor Lovers

Discover small towns and wild spaces across America!

Back Road Ramblers is for regular people who love to explore America, get outdoors, and take the long way home. Travel doesn’t have to be perfect or expensive, and small journeys can be just as adventurous as big ones.

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About Back Road Ramblers

Hey there! My name is Tara, and I’ve been the voice behind Back Road Ramblers since 2015. Road-tripping is my passion, and I’d love nothing more than to help you plan your next adventure, whether it’s across town or across the country!

Tara Schatz sits with her two dogs, Gatsby and Flynn.

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Let’s Go Glamping!

Now is the perfect time to start planning your glamping adventure, whether it’s in some remote place that you’ve always wanted to visit, or in your own backyard! Let’s get this vacation started!

A nighttime view of the Vermont treehouse at Moose Meadow Lodge

2024 Gift Guides

Shop our curated selection of gift guides for travelers and outdoor lovers.


Explore America’s National Parks

Our national parks, monuments, and historic sites are also beloved national treasures owned by the present and future citizens of the United States. Our National Park destination guides will help you plan your next epic adventure.

Diablo Lake in North Cascades National Park, Washington.