Introducing Trips in New Destinations from Michigan to the Faroe Islands, Egypt, Uruguay, Romania and More
BERKELEY, Calif., Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Backroads, the global leader in active travel, today announced the release of its 2027 flagship catalog, A Better Way to See the World, featuring pages of stunning photography paired with highlights from trip experts. The publication showcases the company's more than 600 Hiking & Walking, Biking and Multi-Adventure Trips across the globe. Backroads runs small group active travel tours spanning seven continents, 68 countries, five Canadian provinces and 22 US states.
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