Did you know that only about 1% of Americans have visited all 50 states? There’s a club to help you if you want to take the challenge. It’s the All Fifty States Club. Here’s the link.

You can sign up for the newsletter anytime. You can join if you’ve visited at least 35 states. You will become a full member when you reach all 50 or a continental member when visiting all of the Lower 48.

Come on! Join the fun! Put all 50 on your bucket list now!

By the way, there are no rules for how you visit each state. You make your own rules. And you don’t judge others for their rules! The club doesn’t require any proof of visits. They operate on the honor system.

An unwritten but generally accepted rule is that flying over the airspace does not count. Most don’t count airport stopovers, such as changing planes or just a stop while on your way to another airport.

Note: On my first time through all 50, I counted Hawaii while in the Navy. We stopped to refuel on the way to Japan. I, along with three travel companions, got off the plane and put our feet on Hawaiian soil!

Most have some rule, such as having a meal, spending the night, or “doing something” like visiting the state capital. Some have more complex rules: spend the night, visit the state capital, get a picture of something for which the state is famous, etc.

If you are a regular reader, you likely know that I’ve visited every state at least twice. In 2014, I decided to “wipe the slate clean” and revisit every state! I completed that goal in January 2023 when I visited Hawaii. That time, I spent 10 days there—four on Oahu and six on the Big Island.

And now I can point to a road trip that took me to every state! And because I’m a “50 state nerd,” I have a blog post which details the times I’ve visited each state! Here’s the link for that post. Although it’s on The Driveby Tourist website, it’s mostly for my own use. However, if you are also a 50-state nerd(!!), you may want to use it as a guide to create your own travelogue.

Be sure to keep track of your 50^th state. For many, it’s Alaska, Hawaii, or North Dakota! Check out the Best of Last Club!

"There's no such thing as a flyover state — all 50 are unique and enticing in their own way”

Classic Rock song: "I’ve Been Everywhere” by Johnny Cash

Please email me about your 50-state experiences or how many you’ve visited!

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Until next time.....

Stan

Featured Post: Here’s the link to my post about visiting all 50.