Alaska. I know you've heard of it: the largest state in the Union, the coldest place on the continent, the final frontier, the land of the midnight sun. We have whales, moose, bears, caribou and miles and miles of wilderness. We have the tallest mountain on the continent, one of the longest pipelines in the world and some of the craziest people ever.
Alaska is where anarchists go to hide from the government. It's where hippies go to commune with nature. It's where amateur alcoholics go to turn pro. We have the highest suicide rate in the country, some of the most committed drunk drivers around, and death at sea, on the ice and in the forest. I love this place. And yet... It's time for me to go.
This blog will chronicle my journey from Fairbanks, in the golden heart of Alaska, to the Appalachians, where it's time to move into the next chapter of my life. In just a few short days, my brother and father will be flying into town, and we'll begin our 4000 mile homeless journey across the continent. Along the way, I hope to bring you stories from the road, memories of Alaska, and a tale of adventure. Stay tuned.
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