Great suggestions. The Rails to Trails network might provide additional routes for walking or cycling. Because the trails use abandoned train routes, the trails are easy walking. Another consideration is the Oregon Coast Trail- lots if small towns along the way.
Thanks for this post Blake! I had no idea there were so many “caminos” in spain! I agree with your friends that cycling is the American equivalent of a journey like this. About 15 years ago, I owned a bike shop in North Carolina. On a summer vacation, at a hot springs in Idaho, we met a guy doing the trans American ride and a few months later he showed up at the shop in NC! It was super cool.
Also, I think walking is viewed as just kind of “weird” in America, vs running or biking. You know, something you’d do for exercise. A friend who was an Ultra Runner once decided to walk across his home state of Michigan on rural roads mostly. One of his biggest observations was that at least once a day a driver would stop and ask if he needed a ride. This never happened when running. It did make me think.
Love your suggestions here and a great way to try out an adventure of a different sort !
Great suggestions. The Rails to Trails network might provide additional routes for walking or cycling. Because the trails use abandoned train routes, the trails are easy walking. Another consideration is the Oregon Coast Trail- lots if small towns along the way.
I love the Gravel Grinding Boys channel on YouTube for watching bike adventures across parts of the U.S.
https://youtube.com/@gravelgrindingboys
This had me think of Substack’s top walker, Chris Arnade. I’m surprised you don’t follow him. Check him out! https://substack.com/@chrisarnade
Thanks for this post Blake! I had no idea there were so many “caminos” in spain! I agree with your friends that cycling is the American equivalent of a journey like this. About 15 years ago, I owned a bike shop in North Carolina. On a summer vacation, at a hot springs in Idaho, we met a guy doing the trans American ride and a few months later he showed up at the shop in NC! It was super cool.
Also, I think walking is viewed as just kind of “weird” in America, vs running or biking. You know, something you’d do for exercise. A friend who was an Ultra Runner once decided to walk across his home state of Michigan on rural roads mostly. One of his biggest observations was that at least once a day a driver would stop and ask if he needed a ride. This never happened when running. It did make me think.
Love your suggestions here and a great way to try out an adventure of a different sort !