All Fifty States Club

26/07/2024

On the way to North of Normal and state #50! Visit Fargo-Moorhead

25/07/2024

Many All Fifty Club members are headed to Travel North Dakota this summer! Congrats in advance to those finishing up all 50! It is almost time to see SUNFLOWERS at locations all over the state.
Best for Last Club

At the peak of the growing season, generally August in North Dakota, vast sunflower fields blanket North Dakota and lift our spirits. Brilliant fields of yellow flowers welcoming the morning sun can be found throughout North Dakota.

24/07/2024

Yikes!

A small hydrothermal explosion occurred in Yellowstone National Park today (July 23, 2024) around 10:00 AM MST in the Biscuit Basin thermal area, about 2.1 miles (3.5 km) northwest of Old Faithful. Numerous videos of the event were recorded by visitors. The boardwalk was damaged, but there were no reports of injury. The explosion appears to have originated near Black Diamond Pool.

Biscuit Basin, including the parking lot and boardwalks, is temporary closed for visitor safety. The Grand Loop road remains open. Yellowstone National Park geologists are investigating the event.

Hydrothermal explosions occur when water suddenly flashes to steam underground, and they are relatively common in Yellowstone. For example, Porkchop Geyser, in Norris Geyser Basin, experienced an explosion in 1989, and a small event in Norris Geyser Basin was recorded by monitoring equipment on April 15, 2024. An explosion similar to that of today also occurred in Biscuit Basin on May 17, 2009.

More information about hydrothermal explosions is available at https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/news/hydrothermal-explosions-yellowstone-national-park.

Monitoring data show no changes in the Yellowstone region. Today’s explosion does not reflect activity within volcanic system, which remains at normal background levels of activity. Hydrothermal explosions like that of today are not a sign of impending volcanic eruptions, and they are not caused by magma rising towards the surface.

Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

The Yellowstone Volcano Observatory (YVO) provides long-term monitoring of volcanic and earthquake activity in the Yellowstone National Park region. Yellowstone is the site of the largest and most diverse collection of natural thermal features in the world and the first National Park. YVO is one of the five USGS Volcano Observatories that monitor volcanoes within the United States for science and public safety.

YVO Member agencies: USGS, Yellowstone National Park, University of Utah, University of Wyoming, Montana State University, UNAVCO, Inc., Wyoming State Geological Survey, Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology, Idaho Geological Survey

Image courtesy of Vlada March.

23/07/2024

Congratulations to on visiting all 50 states of the USA! Welcome to the All Fifty Club! In his words via Instagram, "It was one of the most rewarding life accomplishments I’ve ever done. From traveling all over the country interviewing for residency to building my connection with my amazing wife , to attending sporting events and concerts and strengthening my brotherhood with , I wouldn’t trade this experience for the world. Had the chance to make some of the most unforgettable memories with friends and family and to see how diverse our country actually can be from its’ nature to its’ people. I used to believe you needed to travel internationally to see some of the beautiful things we happen to have right here at home and I can now say I truly appreciate how amazing our homeland can be. Thank you to everyone who traveled with me along the way, you know who you are! 🇺🇸 " Final state: Alaska
Great photo compilation with Thunder Bunny Labs

22/07/2024

I’m about to Travel North Dakota! What animals should I be on the lookout for? Will North Dakota have a prairie dog as cute as this one pictured at Bearizona? Will I see bison AND buffalo? Fingers crossed, we will see wild horses and a big-horn sheep! Maybe even the yellow chest of Western Meadowlark? Any one have an animal encounter in North Dakota? Alicia

18/07/2024

I'm getting ready to head to Travel North Dakota! Getting ready for the trip is more than just packing! Here's my short list -- any others? Alicia

Louis L'Amour books - author from North Dakota
The Night Watchman - set in North Dakota, historical fiction
Fargo - OF COURSE!
Lawrence Welk Show - see link in comments. Younger generations have never heard of this, but it aired for 27 years! and is still in syndication! Lawrence Welk was born in Strasburg, ND
Teddy Roosevelt, Sacagawea, Lewis and Clark, Mandan Tribe, Roger Maris, Wiz Khalifa

Best for Last Club

16/07/2024

Congratulations to Mike Green from Georgia, who played in a sanctioned disc golf tournament in all 50 states. This is his second time going to all 50. Favorite: Hawaii; Memorable Experiences: Skydiving, hang gliding, and swimming with sharks in Hawaii;
Base jumping off Snake River Canyon bridge in Idaho,
Jumping off Stratosphere in Las Vegas, Going to the Tonight Show with Jay Leno in Los Angeles

15/07/2024

Congratulations to Andrew Skelly from PA who completed by age 30! Favorite: Maine Memorable experiences: Taking a two week road trip (May 2017 / June 2017) just two weeks after graduating college with three of my best friends. We drove from Pittsburgh, PA, to Las Vegas, NV, and circled back. We camped multiple nights, drove through the night a few times, told old stories, and laughed a lot. We crammed a Toyota Corolla full of stuff and had the best time. It was the type of trip that you can only take in your early 20s.
2. Visiting Hawaii with childhood best friend (March 2023). We toured the Big Island in a convertible and celebrated our 23 years of friendship. We grew up in a small rural town in Pennsylvania - a trip like this would have seemed impossible to our younger selves. May the fun travels continue! Cool place to take a picture - anyone else been on this corner? Corner of Alaska St and...?

12/07/2024

We are excited for the inaugural All Fifty States Club Convention in Brentwood, Tennessee, on Saturday, September 7th, 2024! Registration is already at capacity. However, see the first comment for a link to sign up on the waiting list. All are welcome to a 50-stater social on Sunday, September 8th, at Arrington Vineyards from 12 to 3. We are excited to introduce in-person Club events! Visit Franklin, TN

10/07/2024

Cario, IL
Berlin, CT
Paris, TX
Birmingham, AL
London, OH
Rome, GA
Amsterdam, NY
Madrid, NY
Sydney, FL

04/07/2024

Happy Fourth of July! What are the most patriotic places you have visited - besides the Washington D.C. National Mall, Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, and Fort McHenry?

Extra Fourth of July wishes to Janine Stange, the National Anthem Girl who has sung the National Anthem in every State! Watch the documentary about her journey—the link is in the comments.

03/07/2024

Vinton Smith from Pennsylvania is donating blood in all 50 states of the USA! Only one more state to go! Thank you Alaska Airlines for helping make state #49 possible. Thank you, Vinton, for spreading awareness of this critical need. Blood Bank of Alaska American Red Cross

Blood platelet donor Vinton Smith, a resident of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is working to donate blood in all 50 states and is visiting Alaska to get one step closer to that goal.

02/07/2024

Congratulations to Justin Thomas from Australia for completing all 50 states, D.C., and all 5 inhabited U.S. territories! Final state: Utah, Favorite place: Las Vegas!
Memorable experiences:
1) Seeing snow for the first time in New York City just before Christmas
2) Driving to Fairbanks, AK, during a snowstorm
3) Seeing a rocket launch at Cape Canaveral
4) Landing in a helicopter in the Grand Canyon.

01/07/2024

All Fifty Club is in the news, although the article calls it the Fifty State Club and the headline cartoon is interesting? I have only had one of these natural disasters impact my travels. During an Alaska trip, we planned to drive from Anchorage to Talkeetna but wildfires blocked the way. Has your travel been impacted by these?

“I’ve been everywhere, man/I’ve been everywhere, man…” — as sung by Hank Snow

28/06/2024

26/06/2024

Congrats to the Brown family from South Carolina for visiting all 50 states AND every state capitol. The 18-year-old in the family achieved his goal of running up the steps at every state capitol by high school graduation - a goal he set as a 7-year-old!!
Capitol #49 in Carson City, NV; Capitol #50 in Sacramento, CA.


How many capitols have you been to?

24/06/2024

North Dakota Travel North Dakota, here we come! Recently, I shared that 3 of my 4 kids visited their 50th state on an amazing trip to Hawaii. Karina, Carsten, and Trevor received their official All Fifty Club certificates and medals🏅, while Leah got a "Hawaii #49, North Dakota #50 Here I Come" t-shirt! Leah wasn't born yet when we visited Fargo, North Dakota. I'm so excited to make a trip back with Leah! Alicia, All Fifty Club President

What is your North Dakota travel memory?

Travel North Dakota Visit Fargo-Moorhead Best for Last Club Medora, ND

21/06/2024

Congratulations to Chris McKay from Missouri for completing all 50 in 50 days! Final State - Arizona; Favorite - Pacific Northwest; Memorable experiences - 3 red-eye flights in 5 days to visit Alaska and Hawaii from Seattle, Niagara Falls, Lake Quinault and the Quinault Rain Forest, Blue Ridge Parkway, and Skyline Drive. Well done! Welcome to the All Fifty Club!

12/06/2024

Wonderful Water Experiences 🏊 in Every State! Help us build the list...suggestions, additions?

Alabama – Swim off the beach in Gulf Shores
Alaska – Kayak by glaciers
Arizona – Raft down the Colorado River at the bottom of the Grand Canyon
Arkansas – Touch the Hot Springs waters
California – Surf some waves on the Pacific Ocean
Colorado – Whitewater raft Browns Canyon
Connecticut – Tour the Submarine Museum in Groton on the Thames River
Delaware - Swim at Atlantic Ocean beaches
Florida – Airboat through the Everglades, Swim with the manatees
Georgia – Swim at Atlantic Ocean beaches
Hawaii – Night snorkel with manta rays
Idaho – Dip your toes in Lake Couer' d' Alene
Illinois – Take a Chicago River Architecture boat tour
Indiana – Go to the beach at Indiana Sand Dunes National Park
Iowa – Kayak the Iowa River
Kansas – Swim at Lake Scott State Park
Kentucky – Canoe at Lake Cumberland
Louisiana – Go on a Bayou ride
Maine – Go on a Lobster Boat Tour
Maryland – Visit the Baltimore marina
Massachusetts – Beach walk along Cape Cod National Seashore
Michigan – Go to the Great Lakes
Minnesota - Choose from 10,000 lakes
Mississippi – Take a paddleboat down the Mississippi River
Missouri – Boat at Table Rock Lake
Montana – Whitewater raft on the Snake River
Nebraska – Watch the sandhill cranes on the Platte River
Nevada – Rent a houseboat on Lake Tahoe
New Hampshire –
New Jersey – Ride the ferry across to the Statue of Liberty
New Mexico – Swim at Elephant Butte Lake
New York – Ride the Maid of the Mist at Niagara Falls
North Carolina – Sunbathe at the Outer Banks
North Dakota –
Ohio – Build a sand castle along Lake Erie
Oklahoma –
Oregon – See the sea stacks along the Pacific Ocean, Sit on the shore of Crater Lake
Pennsylvania - Cruise the Erie Canal, Tube the Delaware River
Rhode Island – Walk the Cliff Walk in Newport
South Carolina – Wade in the Atlantic Ocean
South Dakota –
Tennessee – Raft the Ocoee River in the Smoky Mountains
Texas – Walk along the Riverwalk in San Antonio
Utah – Float in the Great Salt Lake
Vermont –
Virginia – Check out the military ships at the Naval Station at Norfolk
Washington – Walk along Pacific Ocean beaches
West Virginia – Raft at New River Gorge
Wisconsin – Ice fish at Lake Winnebago
Wyoming – Watch the Old Faithful Geyser
Washington D.C. - Dip your fingers in the reflecting pool on the National Mall

12/06/2024

Congratulations to Wendy Batkova from the Czech Republic on visiting all 50 states! Final state: WV, Favorite states: AK Read more - see link in comments.

23/05/2024

Lookout Mountain is the only spot in the US where you can see 7 states at once: Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and Alabama.

18/05/2024

SUMMER JOB TO TAKE YOU TO ALL 50! This opportunity is almost too good to be true for some lucky traveller! Swimply, the Airbnb for swimming pools and more, is looking to compensate someone for reviewing pools in every state! https://swimply.com/dreamjob

Swimply is now hiring a Chief Pools Officer, and it could be you! Apply here today.