Hawaii Five 0 – Oahu
Alicia Rovey
Although every state has its unique food, culture, and history – Hawaii is definitely one of a kind. As All Fifty Club President, I am excited to share my family’s experiences as we traveled to 3 islands in Hawaii in December 2023. This is Part 4 – Oahu. Family of 6 trip to Hawaii […]
Hawaii Five 0 – Big Island of Hawaii
Alicia Rovey
Every state has its unique food, culture, and history, however Hawaii is definitely one of a kind. I am excited to share my family’s experiences as we traveled to 3 islands in Hawaii in December 2023. This is Part 3 – the Big Island of Hawaii. Alicia, All Fifty Club President Family of 6 […]
Hawaii Five 0 – Maui
Alicia Rovey
Although every state has its unique food, culture, and history – Hawaii is definitely one of a kind. I am excited to share the details of my family’s experiences as we traveled to 3 islands in Hawaii in December 2023. This is Part 2 – Maui. Alicia, All Fifty Club President Family of 6 […]
Ice Cream in All 50
Alicia Rovey
Ice cream is the BEST treat on a road trip! Flavors can be so unique to the region or just solid homemade ice cream from local dairies. Thank you for all the feedback and community effort in building this list! Please comment below if you have a suggestion, or let us know we are spot […]
Reflections on Going to All 50 – Kevin Sampson
Alicia Rovey
By Kevin Sampson It was January 2018. The dotted line had been signed, making the sale of my home one for the history books. It was a done deal and I was unshackled. No mortgage, rent, utility, cable, internet, HOA or insurance payments. I had successfully left the world of homeownership behind and entered […]
Fast Food in All 50
Alicia Rovey
Pal’s Sudden Service – an East Tennessee original
Complete all 50 in Hawaii! Rovey kids celebrate!
Alicia Rovey
I am SO proud and excited to congratulate my oldest daughter, Karina, and sons, Carsten and Trevor Rovey, on completing all 50 states! They are now full-fledged, official members of the All Fifty Club after visiting Hawaii this past December. What started as road trips from TN to AZ to visit the grandparents, became […]
Member Spotlight – Andrew Ressler
Alicia Rovey
Congratulations to Andrew Ressler for completing all 50 and visiting some EXTREMELY cool and unique places. First State – Massachusetts Last State – Oregon Favorite States or Places – South Dakota, West Virginia, Hawaii Check out his amazing Highlights Reel! By Andrew Ressler Since I was a child, I’d dreamed of visiting all 50 […]
College Campus Challenge
Alicia Rovey
College campuses offer an abundance of history, stunning architecture, and unique traditions to explore. While Forbes and U.S. News Reports rankings of the “best universities” make great checklists, countless other campuses are worth visiting. The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reports that there are approximately 2,750 four-year higher education institutions in the US. How […]
Member Spotlight – Ilene
Alicia Rovey
Congratulations to Ilene who completed all 50 just a few days before she turned 90! We are proud to add her to our Record Holders list as one of the oldest at the time of completion. As shared by her good friend Fonda Christopher – First State – Missouri born Last State – North […]
Member Spotlight – Steve Haddadin
Alicia Rovey
Congratulations to Steve Haddadin who completed all 50 by age 26 in September 2023! Visit Steve Haddadin’s All Fifty Club Profile page From Steve – Alaska marks the end of my 50 states tour! This is a dream come true! I have always wanted to visit all 50 states, but I never anticipated making it […]
Member Spotlight – Chadwick and Amanda Jones and Kenneth Collins
Alicia Rovey
Congratulations to Chadwick and Amanda Jones and son Kenneth Collins from Virginia who spent the night and did ‘something’ in every state. They went to the extremes – north, south, east, and westernmost points. And swam in all of the Great Lakes. And were engaged in one of the most beautiful spots in the […]
Record Holders – Tracy and Keith Zimmerman – Vows in all 50!
Alicia Rovey
Tracy and Keith Zimmerman went on a romantic journey to renew their vows in all fifty states! Starting in Hawaii and ending in Alaska, they selected incredible spots across the country to have vow ceremonies. They even did a renewal in front of the White House! Originally married in Canada, they are now, most […]
Member Spotlight – Md Rajibul Al Mamun
Alicia Rovey
Congratulations to Md Rajibul Al Mamun – the first All Fifty Club member from Bangladesh! Final State – Hawaii Favorite – Upper Peninsula of Michigan Record Holder – First member from Bangladesh More favorites and pictures on his profile page From Rajib – I came to South Dakota State University as an international student […]
Member Spotlight – Robyn – Nebraska Finish!
Alicia Rovey
A belated Congratulations to Robyn Mietkiewicz who completed all 50 by age 40 in 2021! From Robyn – NEBRASKA marks state #50! A lifelong dream come true! I have dreamt of this moment my whole life, not taking a second for granted. So incredibly thankful to have officially completed my quest to experience all […]
Southernmost Places in the U.S.A.
Alicia Rovey
Northernmost Places in the U.S.A.
Alicia Rovey
Utqiagvik The northernmost point in the United States is Utqiagvik, also known as Point Barrow. The town went back to its original Inupiaq name of Utqiagvik in 2016. It is only accessible by air or sea as there is no land route to the city. Alaskan Airlines has flights from Anchorage or you can arrange […]
Trisha Struck – Dogs go to state capitols
Alicia Rovey
Congratulations to Imke and Maddie, two German shorthaired pointers who traveled to 49 states with owner Trisha Struck. Not only did they visit the states but they went to almost all the capitols too! This picture was taken at the capitol of Virginia in Richmond, which was capitol #48. Trisha also achieved all […]
Diana Cristea – first from Romania
Alicia Rovey
Congratulations to Diana Cristea our newest 50 stater. She now holds the title of the first person from Romania to achieve this goal and has been added to the International Members List. Her final state visits have been much different than she imagined! Diana traveled to Hawaii (49th state) in the beginning of March. She […]
Nicholas and Michael Donaldson ******** Travel Spotlight
Alicia Rovey
A huge congratulations to Nicholas and Michael Donaldson who completed their all 50 journey in July 2019. Young Nicholas completed before he started kindergarten so we are proud to list him as one of your youngest 50 staters on our Record Holders list. This accomplishment, though, has a much deeper meaning. It was a quest […]
Apurva Singh – 50 stater
Alicia Rovey
Congratulations to Apurva Singh, from Mumbai, India. We are proud to add him to the list of International Members as one of our first members from India. He visited all 50 when he was in the USA on a student visa. He took regional trips to complete all 50 in the span of 5 years […]
COVID-19 – COUCH TIME
Alicia Rovey
Hope everyone is doing OK given the COVID-19 pandemic. I’m sorry about any trips that were canceled. I’m sorry about the trips you were on and had to cut short. For those of you planning to complete all 50 states this month, did you visit that final state or do you have to try […]
NATIONAL ANTHEM GIRL SANG IN ALL 50
Alicia Rovey
Janine Stange is the National Anthem Girl. She is also now a proud member of the All Fifty Club having sung the “The Star Spangled Banner” in all 50 states. Travel Goal Getter was delighted to personally issue her completion certificate in her final state, Tennessee, recognizing her accomplishment. Janine had sung the national anthem throughout high […]
In the Heart of the City
Alicia Rovey
Major Cities – Washington D.C., Philadelphia, New York City States – MD, Washington D.C., VA, PA, DE, NY Bring history and government alive by going to the significant sites in American History. This trip includes three major metropolitan areas of the U.S. that every citizen should go to at least once. In the Heart of […]
Canyons and Casinos
Alicia Rovey
Major Cities – Phoenix, Sedona, Las Vegas Main Attractions – Grand Canyon, Zion National Park States – AZ, NV, UT Every list of the “natural wonders of the world” includes the Grand Canyon. And for good reason! Even amazing photography and vivid videography cannot replace the sense of awe and wonder you get from standing […]
Go-To Travel Resources for Pet Lovers
jlbworks
Feeling uneasy about traveling with or without your pet? Being a pet owner shouldn’t stop you from traveling! There are numerous resources available such as Pet Hotels of America to find a pet-friendly place to stay and DogVacay that is another alternative to a dog kennel. Read these tips and more in this article from […]
10 Healthy Snacks You Can Buy At the Airport
jlbworks
You may think that it is difficult to eat healthy at the airport. If you look hard enough and make smart choices, eating at the airport doesn’t have to be a greasy affair. This USA Today article, 10 Healthy Snacks You Can Buy At the Airport helps you avoid the junk-food and empty calories.
Product Review: Parrot Zik Noise Cancelling Headphones
jlbworks
I’m no audiophile and I won’t tire you with technical audio measurements on this review. However, I will give you a quick and dirty layman’s review of the Parrot Zik noise cancelling Bluetooth headphones that I recently received as a gift & put into action on a holiday trip. If you are on the fence […]
Book Review: How To Travel the World on $50 a Day
jlbworks
I’ve followed Nomadic Matt for quite some time now, and when I heard about his book, How to Travel the World on $50 a Day, I preordered it right away. In fact, as I finished reading the book, Matt began his book launch parties and is embarking on a book tour later this year. The […]
Alaska
jlbworks
Alaska is a breath-taking place to visit, so unique to other states in the U.S. No wonder it is a favorite of many Travel Goal Getters. In Summer 2015 our family went on the popular Inner Passage cruise from Seward to Vancouver. This was only part of our trip though. Click here to learn about […]
Yellowstone National Park
jlbworks
Disneyland may be the “happiest place on earth” but the motto “like no place on earth” undoubtedly belongs to Yellowstone National Park. This isn’t just a proclamation from a Yellowstone fanatic and proud Wyomingite; the fact is that Yellowstone contains the largest area of geothermal activity and the most number of geysers than any other […]
Alaska & The Pacific Northwest
jlbworks
Alaska is a breath-taking place to visit, so unique to other states in the U.S. No wonder it is a favorite of many Travel Goal Getters. In Summer 2015 our family went on the popular Inner Passage cruise from Seward to Vancouver and travelled to California, Washington and Oregon for an amazing 2 week trip […]
Border Crossing Challenge
jlbworks
What is your next travel goal? Most of us love looking at maps. Bob, a 50-stater, shared a new challenge with Club. The Border Crossing Challenge (BCC) described below will open your eyes to a different way of looking at state visits. I realized there are many parts of the country that I haven’t been […]
Yellowstone Like No Place on Earth
jlbworks
Author: Eric Disneyland may be the “happiest place on earth” but the motto “like no place on earth” undoubtedly belongs to Yellowstone National Park. This isn’t just a proclamation from a Yellowstone fanatic and proud Wyomingite; the fact is that Yellowstone contains the largest area of geothermal activity and the most number of geysers than […]
The Mighty Maine
jlbworks
On my 50 state journey I visited Kittery, Maine located right across the border from New Hampshire. I put my foot on the ground, breathed the fresh Maine air, and saw a lighthouse. Surely I ate lobster in Maine, but I can’t remember. This is enough of a reason for me to go back to […]