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Welcome to the final part of our special three-part series, Midwest Coaster Quest, where we hit the road in search of the region’s wildest rides and best theme park vibes. In this week’s episode, Midwest Mega Thrills, we’re diving into five of the Midwest’s top theme parks: Michigan's Adventure (MI) Indiana Beach (IN) Holiday World (IN) Kings Island (OH) Cedar Point (OH) We’re talking coaster stat...

There's More Than Corn in Indiana – Visit Indiana's Wabash Valley 🚗 In this episode of Take a Backroad Travel, we’re hitting the hidden heart of Indiana’s Wabash Valley—where small towns, quirky attractions, and unforgettable adventures await. We’ll explore must-visit gems in Benton, Warren, Tippecanoe, White, Carroll, Cass, and Clinton counties, uncovering some of the state’s best-kept secrets a...

Welcome to part two of our special three-part series, Midwest Coaster Quest, where we hit the road in search of the region’s wildest rides and best theme park vibes. In this week’s episode, Northwoods Knockouts, we’re diving into five of the Midwest’s top theme parks: Arnold's Park Amusement Park (IA) Nickelodeon Universe (MN) Valleyfair (MO) Mt. Olympus (WI) Six Flags Great America (IL) We’re tal...

Take a Backroad Travel isn't your average travel podcast — it's your passport to the roads less traveled. With two fresh episodes every week, this show swaps the tourist traps for tucked-away treasures and turns forgotten byways into your next must-see destination. Road Map Mondays kick off the week with wild and whimsical themed journeys — think haunted highways, presidential pit stops, train-tra...

Explore the best things to do in Northwest Indiana in this adventure-packed episode featuring LaPorte, Lake, Newton, Jasper, and Porter counties! From the stunning shores of Indiana Dunes National Park—Indiana’s only national park—to historic lighthouses, bison sightings at Kankakee Sands, and the family-friendly Hesston Steam Museum, this region blends natural beauty, small-town charm, and unforg...

Welcome to the kickoff of our special three-part series, Midwest Coaster Quest, where we hit the road in search of the region’s wildest rides and best theme park vibes. In this week’s episode, Heartland Screams, we’re diving into five of the Midwest’s top theme parks: Lost Island Theme Park (IA) Adventureland Park (IA) Worlds of Fun (MO) Six Flags St. Louis (MO) Silver Dollar City (MO) We’re talki...

South Bend and beyond! In this installment of County Lines and Backroad Finds, we’re returning to the state of Indiana to explore another northern region of the state. This region of Indiana is home to “The Bend”, downtown river rapids, the world’s largest RV and motorhome museum, the round barn capital of the world, and much more. Come along as we explore North Central Indiana. Indiana counties f...

You’re going to need a lot of vacation days for our first Road Map Mondays trip, or perhaps an early retirement. 32 NFL games, 30 NFL stadiums, thousands of miles, spanning across 4 months - this is the Great American Football Road Trip Odyssey 2025!

In this episode of Take a Backroad Travel, we journey through the scenic backroads and charming small towns of Northeast Indiana — uncovering hidden gems, local festivals, and one-of-a-kind attractions across counties like Allen, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Huntington, and more. From Shipshewana’s Amish culture and antique markets to Fort Wayne’s thriving arts and food scene, you’ll discover the uni...