Traveler Info
Biography
In 2024, I visited my 50th state and DC, slepping overnight, at least one night, in each. I visited about 30 states (and DC) during business trips in my working career. After retirement, I visited 19 more during two cross country driving drives in 2017 and 2018-19. In 2024, I took a cruise to Alaska to visit my 50th state.
Number of States Visited
50
Memorable Travel Experience(s)
In 1990, taking a launch across the Mississippi River when I stayed at the New Orleans Naval Support activity.
In 1992, hiking the Grand Canyon (South Kaibab Trail and Bright Angel Trail) and staying overnight at the Phantom Ranch; excellent stew for dinner.
In 2019, driving the historic Santa Fe Trail from Santa Fe, NM, to Dodge City, KS after visiting Tombstone, AZ.
In 2024, taking an Alaskan cruise, and witnessing a pod of whales feeding, up close, in the waterway along the docks in Ketchikan.
How I saw each state and joined the All Fifty Club
Lifetime Journey
Cross Country
Other
What's next for me on my journey
Travel more internationally