Top 10 Posts on Back Road Ramblers this Month

Meandering wild burros, wild west shootouts, and abandoned mines leading into the desert hills. This dusty village is on a desolate stretch of America’s favorite highway, and it’s not to be missed!

Joshua Tree’s otherworldly landscape, easy hiking opportunities, and awesome campgrounds make it a perfect park to explore with kids.

Ready to embark on a Vermont road trip you won’t soon forget? The drive on scenic Route 100 in Vermont has been called “Vermont’s most beautiful road” many times over.

Portsmouth, New Hampshire has long been known as a summer destination, with its proximity to the ocean, gorgeous public parks, and bustling downtown, but did you know that there are oodles of things to do in Portsmouth, NH in the winter?

Located at the northeastern tip of the Olympic Peninsula on the Puget Sound in Washington, Port Townsend experiences a temperate climate year-round and is best known for its Victorian architecture and natural beauty.

Miles of sandy beaches, world-class museums, glacier-scoured mountains, and a plethora of cool historic sites. If you’re in the throes of planning your next family vacation, don’t neglect the East Coast of the United States!

Our family spent part of last summer discovering this beautiful spot, and we genuinely think that camping is the perfect way to enjoy the Bay of Fundy.

Five days on the Oregon Coast Highway may convince you that it’s one of the most beautiful road trips in the entire world.

Here are six ideas for epic (and affordable) spring break destinations that might not be on your list.

Is there anything in the world better than a family lake vacation to get you in the mood for summer?