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.
Where to Find the Visitor Centers on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Map, mileposts, and information about the visitor centers on the Blue Ridge Parkway across Virginia and North Carolina.
35 Favorite Travel Photos From the Blue Ridge Parkway
After spending years driving the entire Blue Ridge Parkway I have created a large collection of travel photography.
15 Places You Must Visit on the Blue Ridge Parkway
The 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway features dozens of scenic overlooks and hiking trails, but if you had a limited time where should you go? This list might help you figure that out.
Where to Find the Visitor Centers in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Learn where to find the visitor centers in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and a few other things to do while you’re there.
12 Things to Do in Clarksville, TN
Just half an hour from Nashville, Clarksville is a vibrant city with a beautiful downtown, great local food, and lots to do.
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 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.