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While the U.S. celebrates the Fourth of July, there's a lot more going on.

No resorts. Cheap rentals. Just me, my sidekick, a water bottle, and questionable life choices.

Having explored mostly internationally the last few years, it was time to check out my home state more extensively and connect with some old friends along the way.

Pea Island is a wildlife refuge, and one of the most untouched parts of the Outer Banks. But a century ago, this small piece of land was the site of one of the most remarkable water rescues to date.

I never met a list I didn't want to complete

Learn about the community of travelers on a quest to experience every state, and find inspiration for your own journey.

What running in all 50 states taught me

The road after the road trip

The world’s tallest goat tower is a playground for Alpine ungulates.

A journey through crawfish boils, Carnival costumes, and incredible wildlife.

Solo festival trips, a handful of cross-country moves, a career change or two and now I'm chasing the weird and hidden corners of Washington State for Atlas Obscura. All 50 states, here I come.

A roofless nave of steel arches on the Willamette—and the sunset dance party that fills it

I ran away from California to find myself. Turns out I should have just looked down.

Otherwise known as the vacation from hell

A former textile mill became a sprawling playground for murals, sculptures, performances, and immersive art.

The Harriet Tubman "Lawn Memorial" in Charlottesville, Virginia

Separation of church and state. The gap in the hedge