User:Thewindandrain

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I am developing a working mental map of North American geography through direct exploration of trails, navigable waterways, roadside landscapes, and railroads. By foot, freight train, kayak, and especially hitchhiking.

Hitchhiking Trivia

Map of all roads I have ever hitchhiked here (Blue is hitchhiked, Red is train hopped)

Lifetime hitchhiking distance: 110,200 miles and counting

  • 2011: 12,000 miles
  • 2012: 31,900 miles
  • 2013: 23,400 miles
  • 2014: 42,900 miles

Longest single ride: 3,250 miles, 3 days driving (Glacier View, Alaska to Bakersfield, California) Second longest ride: 2,900 miles, 6 days driving (Flagstaff, Arizona to New York City then down to Richmond, Virginia)

Countries hitched in: America, Canada, Costa Rica

States of America hitched in: 50

Provinces/Territories of Canada hitched in: 8

Times caught 3 rides in a row with no one passing me: 3

Most rides caught in a row with no one passing me: 4

Most memorable ride: Pilot picked me up and let me fly his plane in Ohio

Favorite places: Colorado, Texas,Arkansas, California

Websites

[email protected]

Youtube Videos