This record of my walk across the United States contains almost 1500 entries. For a brief overview of the trip, check out the abridged version of my blog.

Day 129




(I think that wavy line represents a mountain ridgeline.)



Day 129

Big Scott

August 2nd, 2010



He walks this stretch of road each day and picks up garbage, just out of the kindness of his heart.




I'm not falling for that again.

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An interesting name

August 2nd, 2010



Given that the 50 feet preceding this sign smelled strongly of cat yellow.

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A busy hotel

August 1st, 2010



Check out this great photo of old Burke.

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And another

August 1st, 2010


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Some old mining buildings

August 1st, 2010


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Ghost Town Auto

August 1st, 2010


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Burke, ID

August 1st, 2010



A (mostly) ghost town

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P.S.

August 1st, 2010



The bridges weren't even closed! Never trust a sign.

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A bumpy ride

August 1st, 2010


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Idaho!

August 1st, 2010



(The skinny part.)

Also, Pacific Time!

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Crossing into Idaho at Cooper Pass, I'm about 200 feet higher than I was when I crossed the Continental Divide, which I thought was going to be the highest elevation of the trip.