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Backpacking America Part 7 – New Mexico’s Aliens and the Long Ride Across Texas
If you are reading this, then congratulations are in order because, in the virtual world at least, you have committed to covering several thousand more miles of America’s roadways over the next few weeks. So tip your cowboy hat to your partner and get ready to make for the Deep South and eventually the East …
Backpacking America Part 6 – New Mexico, Arizona and the Big Decision…
After a couple of months on hiatus (due to a few weeks on vacation in Spain and trying to keep up with other work obligations) there is finally some free time to give attention to the next two stops on this epic backpacking/road tripping adventure across America. Picking up where we left off in Part …
Backpacking America Part 5 – Wyoming, the Badlands of the Dakotas and Colorado
Leaving Montana headed south, and cruising through the rest of Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming is the next point of interest for both its natural and man-made attractions. People are still not plentiful, but Wyoming has plenty of beautiful scenery to make for its lack of population. And for those starting to suffer from civilization withdrawal, Colorado is …
Backpacking America – Part 4, Washington State to the Badlands (Almost)
For anyone who has been following this blog so far, you already know that it has covered most of the West Coast, and will soon turn eastward. But, before heading inland, there is still Washington State to conquer. Then, we will be arriving in that vast expanse known as Montana. We will get to the …
Backpacking America – Part 3, The West Coast
A Guide to Backpacking the American West The West Coast is a logical place to kick off an epic American adventure for a few reasons. Firstly, most backpackers or overseas road trippers will arrive at an international airport, and Los Angeles has a very big one. Secondly, many people coming to the Lower 48 for …
Backpacking America – Part 1, An Introduction and Transportation
The aim of this blog is to provide some insight into traveling around in the United States to take in some if its best sights, food, and culture (yes, America does have some culture). Subsequent entries will be more location specific, but to begin, here is some useful first hand information on how to cover …