Take the long way home

Backroad Portfolio is a new quarterly magazine for explorers.

Travel down roads marked by endless fields, immaculate vistas, and small, cozy towns. Discover the history behind how these backroads came to be for future generations. Meet people who breathe life into the landscape, sharing their stories, traditions, and artisanal endeavors that make each stop along the way unforgettable. Escape from the busyness of life on the main thoroughfares.

Explore our SPRING ISSUE now—a seasonal celebration of southeastern backroads through modern storytelling and compelling imagery.


Discover hidden backroad locations, abandoned places, family recipes and mysterious stories.

Read about the history behind how these backroads came to be for future generations, and the buildings left behind.

Dive into four impactful features in each issue, designed to inspire your own seasonal, backroad adventures.

Experience a curated portfolio of photography, illustrations and more from local artists.

Read a digital version of our most recent issue.

Purchase a beautifully printed individual issue or annual subscription.

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photography or writing.

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Mark your calendar for seasonal backroad adventures found in our bulletin.

Travel with Backroad Portfolio’s exclusive guide to getting there the long way.

Create easy and seasonal recipes + crafts inspired by the places in between.