Backroad Odyssey

Backroad Odyssey Traveling America's backroads, history lovers - Noah and Noodles - uncover fascinating stories overlooked by the public. Where to next?

Living out of a van, they visit each story location and share the (often shocking) secrets held within.

02/06/2026

Why should you care about Sanibel Island? 🐚

In our latest episode, my dog and I dive deep into the unique history of the island and uncover the nature, origin and importance of the shells along its shores.

Listen to Backroad Odyssey wherever you get your podcasts! 🎙️ 🐚 ☀️

The glaciers missed a spot. This week, we dive into the WILD geology and unique culture of The Driftless Region (a small...
10/10/2025

The glaciers missed a spot.

This week, we dive into the WILD geology and unique culture of The Driftless Region (a small section of the Midwest untouched by ancient land-flattening glaciers).

Why did the glaciers pass The Driftless by? What makes the area so different - and why should you care?

Noodles and I visit the deep caverns, carved river valleys, and shallow creeks of The Driftless to find out!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/backroad-odyssey-travel-stories-van-life-road-trip/id1738559575?i=1000730950622

09/02/2025

What is the REAL story of Iowa?

Nestled among the limestone bluffs along the Mississippi River, we unearth the curious origin of Iowa as told through the story of its first permanent European settler, Julien Dubuque.

What was Iowa like before statehood? How, when, and why did it become a state?

Finally, WHY should you care?

Noodles and I explore these questions (and much more!) as we delve into the surprising history of our home state:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/backroad-odyssey-travel-van-life-lost-locations/id1738559575?i=1000724506862

What's the real story of West Virginia? 🤔⛰️ Why is the state often ignored, stereotyped, and forgotten? And in what worl...
06/26/2025

What's the real story of West Virginia? 🤔⛰️

Why is the state often ignored, stereotyped, and forgotten?

And in what world do these questions explain the flurry of West Virginia Mothman sightings of the 1960s?

We answer all this and more as we explore the small town of Point Pleasant - a location infamous for its association with the Mothman.

Have you been to West Virginia? What are your thoughts? 💭

Listen to Backroad Odyssey wherever you get your podcasts! ❤️ 🎙️

Mr. John Denver - What are The Blue Ridge Mountains? ⛰️ 🤔 Noodles and I camp deep in the haze of the mountains to find o...
06/06/2025

Mr. John Denver - What are The Blue Ridge Mountains? ⛰️ 🤔

Noodles and I camp deep in the haze of the mountains to find out … 🐶 🚐 🏕️

What makes the mountains blue? Why are they worth exploring?

Why has this section of the country long been steeped in mystery, supernatural stories and - wait for it … true crime?

Hear our findings in this week’s episode wherever you get your podcasts! ❤️ 🎙️

You’re stunning East Tennessee. ☀️ ❤️ Thanks for the history, unforgettable hikes and kind people.Noodles, the van and I...
06/05/2025

You’re stunning East Tennessee. ☀️ ❤️

Thanks for the history, unforgettable hikes and kind people.

Noodles, the van and I will be back. 🐶 🚐

Til’ next time! 🍻

Finding good FREE campsites is a challenge. 👀 🏕️ Public land - particularly along the east coast - is sparse; just last ...
06/02/2025

Finding good FREE campsites is a challenge. 👀 🏕️

Public land - particularly along the east coast - is sparse; just last week Noodles and I cycled through VARIOUS locations before we found an accessible campsite for the van.

BUT - when you find a quality spot there’s no better feeling. 😊

To wake up and work in the fresh air is worth the hours trying to find that perfect site.

Cheers to our public lands and days amongst the trees. 🌲 🐶 🚐

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