The Beginning: The Walking Fool Attempts to Walk Across the Country! (Sunday April 8, 2001)

This blog follows the adventures of Mark E. Phillips, A.K.A. the Walking Fool, who on April 8th, 2001, began his attempt to walk across the United States of America -- from the Atlantic to the Pacific. This blog is an account of that 2001 hike, and also his SECOND attempt to walk the U.S., which he began this year!

But back in spring of 2001, Mark nervously packed his backpack, loaded his tent, slapped on a pair of 20 dollar K-Mart Shoes and left his studio apartment to begin his journey. At approximately 4pm EST, the Fool (trying to come up with some ceremonial beginning) dipped his hand in the Atlantic Ocean, at Sandy Hook, NJ (and then a wave crashed in and soaked his feet).

After waving goodbye to family and friends, Mark turned and started heading West. (Actually, he had to walk 3 miles south to get on a main road, but THEN he headed West.)

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