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We create short digital videos showcasing the hidden historical treasures passed over in "roadtrip t History can be interesting. Why? You're on ROADTRIP, say.

Nowadays, there's no appreciation for the stuff that really makes us who we are: Americans. People seem to forget that: when textbooks are forced on you, it's easy to do. People are always on the go, too. Even on vacation, it's "let's get to Point A to Point B in the shortest time possible." There's so much you could be missing in between. Perhaps you don't know about what awaits you in the tiny t

owns along the way. It's time we acknowledge America's story is an important one: from big cities to small towns. Let's rediscover what's made us... us. History can be exciting, trust us. We're a production company specializing in working with cities to share their historic treasures with the world. 2-5 minute videos will be produced for each point of interest and will be uploaded to the cities' websites, to make the planning of YOUR next vacation a bit simpler, and a lot more fun! Who we are:
ELAINE GABELL - Executive Producer
HEBA MOURADI-ARANDA - Associate Producer, Locations Manager
ANDREW GABELL - Director of Photography, Editor
MATTHEW DURHAM - Production Coordinator, Set Photographer

12/23/2023

Thanks for the follow, Alice Wertman!

And happy holidays, everyone!

10/27/2022

This day in :

October 26, 2020 - 6:47am PDT. The broke out in Silverado Canyon in central Orange County, California. 13,390 acres were burned. Absolute containment was announced nearly two weeks later on November 7th.

In 2020 alone, reported 4.3 million acres of California burned in its nearly 10,000 of that year (that's more than 4% of the entire state's landmass).

Due to other events of 2020-21 (*ahem* COVID), we were unable to interview anyone on this topic in-person, but we did release our very first (and, yes, so far only) : an interview with Eastern Sierra author, and California native .atleework .

It is a delightful interview, filled with many enlightening moments about California past, present, and future. If you haven't yet, check it out on our YouTube. (No video, just audio.)

**Link in bio.**

06/28/2022

Allensworth, CA, sounds like it should be the next feature for BYH. What do you think?

Have you ever been to this Central Valley town established as a Free Black haven post- Civil War?

https://www.thrillist.com/amphtml/travel/los-angeles/allensworth-ca-history-black-founded-town

From annual Juneteenth celebrations to a state park with preserved remnants of the town’s past, Allensworth deserves a visit.

03/15/2022

Who wants to do this road trip? Such unique things to see in the Southern California deserts, BYH's own backyard!

Get the list here.

03/05/2022

Thanks for following, Chris-Kymberly Ontiveros! Enjoy the roadtrip!

02/26/2022

Check out this video about the volcanic history of the Californian Mojave Dessert from a fellow desert lover, Robert Marcos! Short and informative!

At approximately 25,000 years of age, the Pisgah Crater considered the youngest of the four large craters in the Lavic Lake Volcanic Field. The other large c...

02/23/2022

Thanks for the "like" Teresa Edwards! Things have been very slow on this page and on our Instagram, but we promise only intriguing information and high quality videos!

11/13/2021

11/12/2021

10 years ago this month, became an official as the State of accepted our business license application. The past decade has been challenging, but it has come with many rewards. Among them, getting the opportunity to showcase the "other side of California," the Eastern Sierra, in our videos. 🌟🌄🎬
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Through the production of the videos we made for several years ago, we have met some pretty incredible people. One of those people is Eastern Sierra native .atleework, author of MIRACLE COUNTRY. We had the privilege of interviewing her for our inaugural episode of the . It was so much fun!
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We talk California , the , and . And you know we talk about .
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Give it a listen and PLEASE SHARE! ➡️ Link in bio ⬅️

https://youtu.be/Ya9-y5jIXOc
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Buy a copy of from your local indie bookstore! 📚 Shout out to Spellbinder Books in Bishop and Arvida Book Co. in Tustin! 👋 (Listen for your shout outs at the end of the podcast too! 😁)

Elaine Gabell from Backyard History sits down on Zoom to talk to Kendra Atleework about her new book "Miracle Country." They discuss California's dark histor...

10/17/2021

Introducing the BACKYARD HISTORY PODCAST... "Where we learn about the PAST to better understand our PRESENT and our FUTURE."

In this, our inaugural episode, we sit down with MIRACLE COUNTRY author to discuss , , and .

Listen here: https://t.co/rHPreYsibt

Elaine Gabell from Backyard History sits down on Zoom to talk to Kendra Atleework about her new book "Miracle Country." They discuss California's dark histor...

09/01/2021

It’s Ranger Betty’s Birthday Month - Get Your Virtual Stamp!

On September 22, Ranger Betty Reid Soskin will turn 100 years old. In recognition of her birthday, Eastern National’s Passport To Your National Parks has created a special cancellation stamp. The limited-edition ink stamp will be available at the Visitor Education Center at Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park later this month.

Want a virtual stamp? Visit the Passport To Your National Parks website at http://ow.ly/LB3a50G2vPN

Don’t forget to click the “virtual visit” link to check out Betty Reid Soskin’s program, “Of Lost Conversations.” You can also learn more about Ranger Betty, the country's oldest National Park Service Ranger at: http://ow.ly/OTqy50G2vPO

08/20/2021

08/20/2021

10 years ago today, I set eyes on Mt. Tom for the first time, and my life was forever changed.
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Life has gotten in the way of continuing with my dreams for Backyard History, but I have never given up on it. After all, it is my first baby. Big things are sure to come!
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Thank you to for believing in my team and me, to my bestie for dropping everything and taking a chance with me and hitting the road at 5am a decade ago (and for designing our logos!), to my production crew for never giving up on this idea, and to my boyfriend-now-husband for always supporting my dreams.
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And thank you BYH fans far and wide for always "discovering the history in your backyard!" (However infrequent!)
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