Physical State of Matt #11: KENTUCKY
Kentucky is best known for two things - horse racing and bourbon - and I had plans for both. Equipped with my new hat and dress shirt I...
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Physical State of Matt #10: LOUISIANA
I almost moved to New Orleans when I was nineteen. I was working at The John Thomas Steakhouse (which was sadly claimed by COVID), and I...
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Physical State of Matt #9: ARKANSAS
The drive from Tulsa to Fayetteville was only two hours, so I got there on Saturday. I checked into my Airbnb early and had dinner at the...
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Physical State of Matt #8: OKLAHOMA
Armadillo roadkill, an oil refinery, and a billboard for Naloxone were the first things to greet my eyes as I entered Oklahoma. This...
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Physical State of Matt #7: KANSAS
It should tell you everything you need to know about Kansas that their tourism industry is centered around an 85-year old film that...
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Physical State of Matt #6: COLORADO
Continuing my tour of national parks, I planned a roundabout route to Boulder so I could hit two out of the three in Colorado. BLACK...
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Physical State of Matt #5: UTAH
If Nevada’s desert beauty dazzled me, Utah’s knocked me out. I didn't have a specific place in mind to stay in Utah, but I did know it...
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Physical State of Matt #4: NEVADA
Driving the full 550+ miles from Twin Falls to Death Valley in one shot would have been grueling, so I looked for a place to stop in the...
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Physical State of Matt #3: IDAHO
My third state up was Idaho. Why Idaho next? Rather than continue down the west coast, I wanted to save California for the end of the...
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Physical State of Matt #2: OREGON
Dropping just one state south, Oregon was my next stop. I moved to Portland three years ago with my ex. It was, after a combined 31 years...
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Physical State of Matt #1: WASHINGTON
I started my trip in the easiest state - the one I was already living in. Despite having lived in Vancouver, WA for six months, I hadn’t...
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Physical State of Matt #0: Vancouver, WA
After the separation from my wife, I found my new, temporary home in Vancouver, Washington not to be confused with Vancouver, British...
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50 States of Matt: My Personal Journey Across the United States
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