Clients, Mark and Roseann Bowen, set a goal to travel to and visit all 50 states. What accomplished their goal was a last stop to Deadwood in the Dakotas. Since the show Deadwood was so popular, it was an iconic last stop for them.

I am also attempting to complete this goal, having visited 42 states already. My time in Alaska was exhilarating! I stayed in a grizzly bear sanctuary and slept outside in a small tent, as part of a state lottery system. They allow a limit of only 10 people into the sanctuary each week, during a 10-week period, each summer. I was fortunate to get a spot and had to be dropped off by a hired bush pilot. There was no power, no water, and no food. I had to pack it in with me and make it last for an entire week – all while trying to keep it away from the bears! It was a true adventure in every way!

Are you trying to visit all 50 states?
Have you got any unusual trip stories to share?
Ever gone off the grid?
What’s on your bucket list for travel?

We’d love to hear your stories and see some pictures that you’d like to share!