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Backroad Portfolio is a quarterly magazine and online platform focused on the American Southeast. It showcases the region through modern storytelling and compelling imagery, available in both print and digital editions. The publication is a collaboration between EPS Media LLC and Summer House Creative, Inc., with offices in Chapel Hill and Statesville, North Carolina. The magazine inspires exploration of the Southeast's historic backroads, encouraging discovery of lesser-known places and experiences. Its coverage spans North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Southwest Virginia, and East Tennessee. Backroad Portfolio features narratives exploring local history, culture, natural landscapes, and the distinctive small towns found along less-traveled routes. Articles often highlight artisanal endeavors, traditional practices, and significant landmarks, such as the recurring "There and Back Again" series that guides readers through winding rural journeys. Writer and photographer Tom Poland, who documents vanishing cultural ways, is a notable contributor. Through its articles and photography, Backroad Portfolio promotes a philosophy of appreciating the journey, encouraging readers to "take the long way home" and discover the enduring character of the rural Southeast.
