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A Year of Travel: Trips for Every Season Spanning Every Continent

Explore with active travel experts to some of the most stunning regions in the world. Join Backroads for spring bike rides in North America, summer hikes in Europe, fall safaris in Africa and winter adventures in South America. Get ready for an incredible year of travel!

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Top Ten Trips for Beer Lovers

After a fun-filled and full day of biking or hiking, there’s nothing like sipping a cold beer and taking in a stunning view. Whether you fancy celebrating in a festive biergarten in Germany or drinking craft beer along the rocky coastline of Maine, a cold brew after an exciting day of adventure is the perfect recipe for a vacation well spent.

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The Best Trips for Music Fans

From the infectious rhythms of Cuba’s iconic salsa music to the down-home pluckiness of Bluegrass by-the-fire in Kentucky, the live music on the trips below strikes just the right chord. 

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Top Six Trips for Waterfall Lovers

Thundering. Powerful. Majestic. Just a few ways to describe the natural phenomenon that is a waterfall. As you gradually approach one on a hike or bike ride, there’s nothing quite like starting to hear the pounding of a cascade before its dramatic reveal. From Iceland to Oregon, join us on an unforgettable adventure to witness first hand one of these incomparable wonders.

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Five Reasons to Travel to Maine

Ready for an epic New England adventure? Get an insider's perspective on why Maine is a perfect place for an active vacation.

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Five Reasons to Travel to the Southwest

The Southwest is one of the world's great outdoor adventure playgrounds. Here are five reasons why this region should be at the top of any travel bucket list.

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Death Valley: Folklore, History and Local Legends

What is it about Death Valley that gets such a hold on people and inspires them to live in what might be called the most inhospitable place in our nation? 

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Sedona’s Human History: Fascinating Stories & Ancient Traditions

Little is known about the earliest inhabitants of the Southwest. Once called the “Anasazi,” or "ancient ones," mystery surrounds their existence, their culture and their disappearance. But they left astonishing treasures in the archeological record.

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Bite-Sized Backroads Trip: Wine Country California

Ready for another Bite-Sized Backroads Trip? Our series of virtual adventures continues as we head west to the sunshine, vineyards, wineries and back roads of California's Wine Country!

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Bite-Sized Backroads Trip: Bryce & Zion

Our next Bite-Sized Backroads Trip is here! We're definitely feeling the urge to get out in some wide open spaces right about now, and Utah is one of our favorite escapes!

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