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==Possibilities==
===Boulder, CO===
Location Scouting Volunteers?
Pro: Well known to the attendees of HitchGathering North America 2010, *easy* hitching nearby
Con: Free camping / cheap lodging hard to find, the place we camped in 2010 is down a long dirt road with little traffic - might not support rides for a medium- to large-sized gathering
===Missoula, MT===
Location Scouting Volunteers?
Pro:
Easy wilderness camping, Directly on I-90, near lots of national parks, including Glacier National Park, pretty close to Canada too, *close* to the rainbow gathering (in Washington)
===Montreal, Canada===
Location Scouting Volunteers?
Pro: Amazing city
Con: Requires US citizens to have a passport, passport card, EDL, or NEXUS card. A long way from the west coast (~is that a requirement? Why would that matter?). Even with a passport, minor criminal infractions are cause for not being allowed in. Could prove to be a potential language barrier for people who don't speak French.
===Mexico City, Mexico===
Location Scouting Volunteers?
Pro: everyone (Canadian, US citizens) is welcome, no visas required (though Canadians would have to fly across the USA or deal with border patrol anyway)
Con: There are nicer places in Mexico. Replace this suggestion with one? Also, could be more difficult for non-spanish speakers.
===Portland, OR===
Location Scouting Volunteers: George,
Pro: hitch-friendly, easy access to I-5, I-84. Camping (both legally and other) fairly easy within proximity. Hitching on the interstate is LEGAL in Oregon as long as you are facing the traffic. *close* to the rainbow gathering (in Washington)
Con:
===Eugene, OR===
Location Scouting Volunteers: George,
Pro: hitch-friendly, easy access to I-5, populated but not too populated. Camping (both legally and other) fairly easy within proximity. Hitching/walking is LEGAL on any highway or interstate in Oregon as long as you are facing the traffic. *close* to the rainbow gathering (in Washington)
Con:
===Seattle, WA===
Location Scouting Volunteers: George,
Pro: hitch-friendly. close to the rainbow gathering (in Washington)
Con:
===Vancouver, Canada===
Location Scouting Volunteers: George,
Pro: right on the border so ideal spot for Canadians and Americans, weather in the 70s, *close* to the rainbow gathering (in Washington)
Con: border could be an issue, for people without passports, people with dogs, minor criminal records, or even people with minimal funds.
===San Diego, CA===
Location Scouting Volunteers: George,
Pro: weather is usually great for gathering outdoors
Con: not many places for free camping or gathering near the city
===San Francisco, CA===
Location Scouting Volunteers: George,
Pro: Decent weather, traffic; open-minded, liberal place, East Bay is likely to have places to gather. Many hitchhikers may already be there.
Con: Unpredictable weather.
===Truckee, CA===
Location Scouting Volunteers: George,
Pro: Access to I-80, not a difficult hitch, nice summer weather, lots of camping, legal or not. Close to Lake Tahoe, hiking, swimming, biking.
Con:
===Yosemite, CA===
Location Scouting Volunteers: George,
Pro:An easy hitch, people are super friendly, camping "around" is easy
Con: Bears. May be TOO populated. Need to get park permission (or camp on nearby BLM land)