Destinations

Lake Shaftsbury State Park is nestled among rolling hills and dense forest in southwestern Vermont. It’s not exactly a destination for tourists, but the locals make good use of the park  in…

As the first leaves start to change in Vermont, an excitement fills the air. The hot, humid days give way to crisp, cool temps, and residents and visitors scurry around enjoying the…

Where can you find hard-core hiking opportunities, spectacular waterfalls and swimming holes, a world-famous scenic byway, and a relaxing resort that will turn your New Hampshire road trip into a  true vacation?…

Vermont is getting ready for its annual gala event, and of course, you’re invited! The landscape is so stunning, so vibrant, that I have to make a point to watch the road,…

Today I’m welcoming Danie from The Color Gold. Danie goes to college in Kirksville, MO, and is sharing a bit about her favorite hiking, dining, and events in her adopted home town.…

Our family is so lucky to call this beautiful place home. The Green Mountain State shines in just about every season, but Vermont in the fall is special. Autumn is when people…

The Connecticut River meanders from north to south along the entire border between Vermont and New Hampshire (235 miles). It’s New England’s largest and longest river, starting as a tiny pond in…

Back Road Ramblers has partnered with Vermont State Parks last summer to photograph and write about as many of the parks as we can reasonably visit. Our first camping trip of the summer was…

Tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Blowing Rock, North Carolina is a bustling mountain town that is known for its outdoor opportunities, quaint dining and shopping, and beautiful scenery. It’s also…

Herkimer, New York is a sleepy little town along the Mohawk River, with just under 8,000 residents. It boasts an abundance of natural beauty that has attracted city slickers from Manhattan for…