Earlier this year, I decided to set a long-term travel goal. Now, I’m on a mission to visit all 50 states by the time I turn 50. So far, I’ve visited the states marked green on this map, and after our Fall Break trip to Idaho last week, I’ve only got 20 left.
Between my upbringing on the East coast with family to visit in New England, West Virginia and Indiana, along with my move down to Florida and then across the country to the desert, I’ve covered a lot of ground so far. I love spending time in major cities and discovering the different activities, cultures, natural wonders, and people that each region has to offer. With the vast majority of the coastlines checked off my bucket list, I’m down to what some of us call “flyover country,” but I suspect it holds just as much to discover as the rest of our nation.
This fall break, we met the grandparents in Boise, Idaho, for no other reason than we’ve never been to Idaho before and the weather’s beautiful this time of year. We discovered delicious food, (potatoes of course!) family fun on the farm, outdoor art displays, and one of my favorite hidden gems- The Peregrine Fund headquarters, where we witnessed birds of prey and met the groups of people who brought the famous falcon species back from the brink of extinction.
As I scrutinize the map to plan out my next adventures, aiming to cover two states a year for the next decade, I’m excited thinking about what else we can find. It’s a big, bright, colorful country, and I’m going to see it all!
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