Photography has always been my greatest passion but writing was my first. I write about road trips and the amazing destinations I discover along the way. For me road trips are not just a passion or a career; they are a way of life. My name is Jason Barnette. Grab yourself a coffee and let’s go for a drive.
Photography has always been my greatest passion but writing was my first. I write about road trips and the amazing destinations I discover along the way. For me road trips are not just a passion or a career; they are a way of life. My name is Jason Barnette. Grab yourself a coffee and let’s go for a drive.
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Where Am I Now?
With the New Year comes a new website and a new focus on travel. Ironically that means taking the first few months of the year off from travel. I have a serious backlog of photography to edit. I have dozens of stories to write. It’s a new year and I have a big plan. Come along for the journey.
Discovering Fort Pulaski National Monument in Georgia
Discover what there is to do see and do at Fort Pulaski National Monument between Savannah and Tybee Island, Georgia.
Hiking Trails in Congaree National Park
Handy travel guide to the hiking trails in Congaree National Park along with a map, tips, and where to park to find them.
The Story of How Nobody Wanted Castle Pinckney in Charleston, South Carolina
Once a national monument, Castle Pinckney changed hands many times in a decades-long game of hot potato.
Day Trip on the Cades Cove Loop Road in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
This travel guide to the Cades Cove Loop includes a map, directions for getting there, and what to do once you arrive.
Exploring Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
Travel guide for exploring the various sites and taking the different boat tours at Fort Sumter & Fort Moultrie in Charleston and Mount Pleasant.
Road Trip on the Blue Ridge Parkway: Asheville to Cherokee, NC
The last section road trip on the Blue Ridge Parkway has a few hidden waterfalls, the highest point on the Parkway, and lots of hiking.
Road Trip to the Southern Sixers
This road trip will take you along the Southern Sixers, a collection of mountains above 6,000′ elevation in North Carolina and Tennessee.
Road Trip: The Cherohala Skyway From Tennessee to North Carolina
This road trip guide along the 41-mile Cherohala Skyway includes gorgeous overlooks, a waterfall, and plenty of outdoor adventures.
Road Trip: Exploring the Tennessee Mountains From Knoxville to Chattanooga
Whether a weekend getaway or a full week adventure this road trip across the Tennessee mountains from Knoxville to Chattanooga will prove exciting and beautiful.
Three Reasons Why You Need to Manually Set Your ISO
Automatic camera settings can lead to under and overexposed photos. Here are three reasons why you need to take manual control of your ISO settings for better photography.
How to Take Manual Control of Your Camera
Have you ever wanted to capture better photography using manual camera settings? In this tutorial you will learn how to change settings, file formats, and white balance.