Barnstorming is a term used to describe a type of political campaigning in which a candidate travels around a region, often by airplane, to meet with potential voters. The term comes from the practice of pilots in the early 20th century who would travel to rural areas and perform stunts in their planes to attract attention. This type of travel while campaigning has become less common in recent years, but it is still used by some candidates to reach out to voters in more remote areas.