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final 15

At the start of August 2021, 15 states remained on my personal mission to walk 100 miles in all 50 states and visit yoga studios along the way. My fabulous wife Tori McDonald joined in on the adventure and on a sunny October afternoon near Golden Eagle, Illinois we finished the last mile of my epic quest. After 9 years on the move, I’ve now settled down in Viroqua, Wisconsin. Follow along on Instagram or check in here for reflections on my eclectic travels.

Flashing back to June 4, 2022 Washington state bonus miles. Not every day of my trekking was marching on against the grain of American car culture. Now, don’t get me wrong, I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of planning my car-free routes acro
Flashback to May 21, 2022 Idaho miles 62 - 78. Starting from Boise, walking west into new city sprawling across the valley. We did our best to treat ourselves before amenities for humans dried up in the burbs….and it turned out worse for huma
Flashback to May 7, 2019 Rhode Island miles 11 to 26. First full day in Rhode Island….and the first time being locked in a bedroom. A quick survey for alternative exits (with the urge to pee constantly stabbing at me) was unfruitful. Attempt
April 16, 2022 Nebraska miles 26-42. Raisin Bran powered start from a cat-forward and cute Airbnb. Nestled in the growing suburbia south of Omaha, Google Maps helped us weave thru the gently winding streets….until it didn’t. Heavy const
April 9, 2018 New Mexico miles 84 to 100. Cozy southwestern vibes evident at first light. Stepping outside with a morning coffee the air felt magical for April. Quickly I was off to take stock of the neighborhood I had walked into under deep desert
April 2, 2018 Arizona miles 42-59. Chilly night in the tarp tent on parched ground west of Sedona. Free primitive camping off a fire road was the only affordable option on a weekend. Invigorating waking up with the peace and wide views. The soft li
March 11, 2022 Hawaii miles 34-46. A winter fairytale continued from one beach campground to another on the north side of Oahu. A dozen cats had the campsite just a few spots away, but they kept to themselves. This camp was run by the wild chickens
Columbia, Missouri My in between oasis.The end of January road trips always brought great relief and joy. It felt amazing to be back in a familiar Missouri bed. The extra sleep, good local food and seeing familiar faces was sublime. Just being able
February 4, 2020 First 10 miles of Tennessee walkin’ in Memphis. After coming in on Amtrak the night before from rural Mississippi, the endless expanse of pavement and buildings felt like a metropolis. Grey winter morning finding breakfast. S
January 28, 2019 South Carolina miles 70-81. On the streets before dawn in Columbia dodging tvs on roads without sidewalks. Bus to Florence and onward to the Atlantic. Interstate 20 then state highways thru endless swampy brown forest. Off the bus