Andrew Bold

28 days

7571 miles

15 National Parks

13 National Monuments

11 States

45 Cities

8 other locales (state parks, rec areas, museums, etc.)

21 gas refils: $691.58

12 hotels: $601.92

24 fast food stops, 3 grocery: $403.10

13 other/gift purchases: $294.35

"Go West Young Man" - Greg Kaiser

My name is Andrew Bold and I'm on an adventure a day at a time. Over the past few years I've developed a love for the National Parks in the United States. I visited many of them as a kid, but never got to experience them in my own way. Thus is my current mission.

I irresponsibly quit my job a couple months ago in hopes of an opportunity to venture to the great American southwest. I stuck in complacency and heading in a direction of consistent self pity. After some hesitation that I can only regret in retrospect, I'm finally on my way, living a dream. I'm on my own, with all of my possessions in my car, taking things one day at a time. A bag of groceries, Randy McNally atlas and 1995 Honda Accord with bike in tow are my tools of travel. Cheap motels, junky hostels and the pillow in my car are my bedroom while the open sky and thriving trails are my solitude. I'm on limited funds, but I could care less.

This is a chance of a lifetime and I'm going to make the most of it.

I hate blogs, but this may be the best way to chronicle my journey.

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
do not depend on your own understanding.
Seek his will in all you do,
and he will show you which path to take."
-Proverbs 3:5-6