Lisa and I have been traveling since we first met.

We love short trips, driving to Byron for chili or to Lake Geneva for an excellent Bloody Mary (who ever invented Beef Stick straws is a genius).

Regardless of the destination, we have always enjoyed each others company along the way.

Whether we have Pandora playing in the background, or are just enjoying our own lively conversation, (no politics, never politics) we have always been game for a quick stop at some off the beaten path place that sounds interesting. What the heck, you never know unless you look, right?

Hence, Taking the Back Road.

We started the site to share with our friends our adventures on the road. Just in case you were wondering, if your reading this you are our friends, whether you like it or not, don’t even try to fight it.

We are planning a week long trip through Wisconsin and down through Michigan late this Spring. On this site, I will bore you with the gory details.

-Eric