A USA & Canada road-trip journal by Shlomo Friman
Hidden Trails Expedition
Back roads, small towns and forgotten routes — no highways, no hype. Real people, real places, one day at a time.
17road trips
107days on the road
3,785photos
4years of exploring
203videos
Latest Adventures
Fresh off the road — the three most recent trips.
#17Hidden Roads: Colorado and UtahTwo weeks of hidden roads from Dallas through Colorado and Utah — Telluride, the Million Dollar Highway, and small towns all the way.Ride along →
#16Hill Country Texas LoopThe last three days in Hill Country felt like a mix of wild nature, unexpected encounters, and nonstop driving on some of the best…Ride along →
#15ZooFari & Blue BonnetsA birthday coupon from Ronit kicked off a spontaneous day trip packed with surprises. We made an unplanned stop in Poetry, Texas, and visited…Ride along →
Why this blog exists
Do we really know North America? I don’t think we do.
Only about 18% of North Americans live in the thousands of tiny dots on the map — and I didn’t know a single one of them. So I stopped guessing and hit the back roads to meet barbers, bartenders, shop owners, truckers and anyone willing to talk. No filters. No agenda. Just listening.
Ride along in real time
When we’re on the road, a satellite tracker shows exactly where Silver Wolf and I are — live.
Comments, Feedback & Questions
Spotted a mistake, have a question about the route, or just want to say hi? This goes straight to Shlomo.