#50by30
I promised to expound upon the “Why’s” and “How’s” of making a 50,000 mile, 50 state road trip happen. Simply, it all started with a tweet. Almost exactly a year ago I hopped onto twitter during a lull at work, … Read More »
A couple of weeks ago I sailed right past the 50,000 mile mark. On Wednesday night I am going to spend the night in my 50th state. For those keeping track, that’s all of them! I will camp in Acadia … Read More »
As continued ice storms descend upon the plains I have been pushing further and further south; the farther south I have gone I have harbored the thought that I was entering civil rights territory. When I got to Brandon, Mississippi … Read More »
This story goes back to the summer time, September to be exact. I had sold my hair to afford a ticket to see my little sister, who lives on Oahu in Hawaii, typically considered paradise, until you live there, then … Read More »
An unintended blessing of being on the road trip of a lifetime is sitting outside the daily news grind. Every time I peak in to check what’s happening it’s not pretty. The sheer volume of outrageous tragedies is disheartening, from … Read More »
I love Autumn. Everything about it. Cool Temperatures. Brisk Breezes. Changing Leaves. The calm before the stress of the holidays. As I crafted my trip to see all 50 states I kept my love for Fall in the back of … Read More »
As I made my exit from Big Bend National Park I harbored a new confidence brought on by my first couple nights “in the wild.” I made my way north to see some friends in Midland, Texas. Just as I … Read More »
During my first week of travel I was expressing to my friend Stephanie that I did not feel like the trip was truly real yet, she asked when I thought it would become a reality to me. I told her … Read More »
After my interesting episode at Lake Travis, I my up with former roommate Kristy. We went out and had dinner in a local place; it was wonderful to catch up on each others lives, and pick up as if we … Read More »
After spending the night in Austin with family I decided to head over to Lake Austin, I thought it may be more exciting to have my GPS guide me in the general direction of the lake then I would explore … Read More »
My first day on the road comes to a close, I sit in the Wheeler’s living room, having blown out the candles on the cake celebrating my 29th birthday. Day one is over, soon the novelty will wear off and … Read More »
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