What is Backroad Portfolio?

Long before highways, backroads transported us to the places in between. Some evolved into interstates. Others exist in pristine condition, curving around the boundaries of cities and new suburbs. They beckon us to travel their winding lanes that lead to hidden gems, undiscovered adventures, and untold stories.

Backroad Portfolio magazine is a seasonal celebration of southeastern backroads through modern storytelling and compelling imagery. We travel roads marked by endless fields, immaculate vistas, and cozy, small towns. We offer print and digital versions of each quarterly issue, and post many of those stories here for you to read.

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Why Subscribe to Backroad Portfolio?

By subscribing, you’ll discover the history behind how these backroads came to be for future generations. You’ll meet people who breathe life into the landscape, sharing stories, traditions, and artisanal endeavors that make each stop along the way unforgettable.

When you sign up for our free Substack subscription, you’ll receive our monthly Backroad Portfolio email and be able to access publication archives of the posts that were sent out. We’ll also keep you updated as each new quarterly issue of Backroad Portfolio comes out.

If you prefer holding the Southeast’s greatest stories in your hands, you can subscribe to receive our print issue here.

If reading digital content works best for you, consider upgrading your Substack subscription to get full access to weekly stories we share in our print issue, plus bonus content.

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Never miss an update—every new post is sent directly to your email inbox. We promise not to spam you, and we will strive to ensure each post we send is worthy of your time.

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Be part of our backroad traveling community. Participate in the comments section by sharing your ideas and experiences. Watch for our posts on the Substack Notes page, and find other writers and publications you want to explore there.


Backroad Portfolio’s offices are located in Chapel Hill and Statesville, North Carolina. Email us at hello@backroadportfolio.com or leave a voice message at ‪919.322.9673‬. We’ll get back to you right away!


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Backroad Portfolio magazine celebrates southeastern backroads via modern storytelling and compelling imagery.
My name is Elizabeth Poland Shugg. I write stories about life in the South. I'm also a wife, mother, dog lover, and co-creator of Backroad Portfolio magazine.