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Active Travel Trends for 2025

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10 Best Europe Vacation Tours for Families

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An Unlikely Journey

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Nine Trips, Four Nations, One Kingdom: Which UK Adventure Fits You?

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Welcome to The BackBeat!

Your go-to guide for epic adventures. Dive into tales from the road and trail, straight from our expert Trip Leaders, and get the inside scoop on planning your next escape. From pro tips and a peek behind the scenes to bucket-list destinations and unforgettable travel stories, inspiration is here.

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May 7, 2021

Five Reasons to Travel to Iceland

The most sparsely populated country in Europe, Iceland is a place where nature dwarfs humanity. It’s awe-inspiring and humbling, and it’s one of our favorite places to travel—here are five reasons why.

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Guest with bike on pier, overlooking bay full of sailboats.
March 9, 2021

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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Biking Across America - Winslow Arizona
February 24, 2021

Biking Across America: A Backroads Guest Story

When Marty Perlmutter's good friend Roy passed away from multiple myeloma, Marty decided to bike across the USA from coast to coast to raise awareness of the disease in honor of Roy.

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Scotland Walking & Hiking Tour - Smiling Hiker
February 5, 2021

Scotland's Right to Roam and the Freedom to Adventure

Can you believe there are no trespassing laws in Scotland? It's true—Scotland's "Right to Roam" will allow you to discover the hidden corners and forgotten ruins of this stunning country.

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Oregon's Columbia River Gorge Bike Tour Waterfall
February 2, 2021

Top Five Places to Travel in August

From beer festivals in Berlin to wildflower blooms in Ireland, discover the best August destinations.

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Peregrine Falcon - Backroads Maine Tour
February 2, 2021

Acadian Aviators: Rachel Carson & Maine's Peregrine Falcons

Rachel Carson's little-known love affair with the rocky Maine coastline kicked off her career and, ultimately, helped save the majestic Peregrine Falcon from extinction.

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Tuscany Farmhouse Countryside Italy
December 9, 2020

Bike Travel in Italy: Taking It Slow

The first time I saw Italy was by bike. As it turned out, taking it slow, savoring the details, connecting more personally with the destination is all deeply embedded in the very nature of traveling by bike.

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Southwest USA Travel with Backroads
December 3, 2020

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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New Mexico Chiles
November 23, 2020

Red or Green? The Spicy Story of New Mexico's Chile Cuisine

It's the most important question you'll be asked in New Mexico: red or green? A classic New Mexican cuisine, the state's red and green chile peppers are legendary—and spicy!

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Rue Mapp kayaking with Backroads
November 9, 2020

Rue Mapp of Outdoor Afro: My Charleston & Savannah Adventure with Backroads

My name is Rue Mapp. I’m the founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro, and this was my first-ever experience with Backroads. I experienced so much during my Backroads trip that I just can’t stop talking about!

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