Alan Austin
Raleigh, North Carolina

Mount Rainier National Park - I hadn't showered in several days. I was easily the coldest water I've had a shower in. Freezing, but exhilarating. 

I lived in Quebec, Canada for several years and considered myself fluent after about 18 months.

I went to a small venue to see a really cool French Canadian band called Les Trois Accords and had front row seats for only $20 or $30 if I remember correctly. A lot of fun.

I went on a 48 state road trip from June 2019 to October 2020 for 16 months in all. I did so many incredible life changing and memorable things, it was too awesome!  

I drove a few small portions of it during my 48 state road trip. It would have been cool to experience parts of it with a grand-parent if I still had one around.

During my 48 state road trip I had the chance to relax in several natural hot spring and met some really cool naked hippie people along the way!  

I had an acupucture session for the back of my neck.  I hate needles so I wasn't sure how I was going to handle it. Not only did it not hurt, I fell asleep on the table.   

I walked into McDonald's bathroom where there was a guy in the stall. I overheard him talking to his mom on the phone about how he needs a pair of shoes and that his feet stink from walking around barefoot. I only had $25 cash on me, but...

I love a good thunderstorm.  I've photographed lighting on more than one occasion. With a mirrorless camera that can take multiple pictures a second and a tripod, it's quite easy :)

Saw it during my 48 state road trip. Saw it lit up at night and the next day during the daytime as well. Thought it was cool.

I went on a few hikes in the Hoh Rain Forest in Olympic National Park during my 48 state road trip.  Everything was so lush and green.  I'd love to go hiking in a rainforest in South America as well.

Ten stars. Easily one of the coolest memories from my 48 state road trip. I waded up river to Tumalo Falls in Oregon. I had the waterfall to myself, powerful and incredible. I don't know if it was because of all the negative ions or just...

It's not like it's the main reason you go to San Francisco, but you might as well go and check it out while you're there. It's over in a minute, but still touristy and fun.  

I saw it during my 48 state road trip. Go early to have it all to yourself, having dozens of tourists trying to take their pictures in front of it takes away from the experience.  

I went during my 48 state road trip. One of the many fabulous national parks the US has to offer. It was amazing to walk among the giants and feel so small.

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I went to New Orleans for the first time on my big 48 state road trip in August 2019. I had such a good time that I decided to go back for Mardi Gras and it didn't disappoint.  I was there from February 14th to February 25th 2020. Defini...

I went during my 48 state road trip. Completely different than the south rim, but equally worthy of a visit. Higher up in elevation and way less tourists.  

I fed a giraffe a bunch of long pieces of grass at the Fort Worth Zoo in Texas during my 48 state road trip.

Incredible seeing how many people there were at 1am, it was packed, lots of energy, fun experience.  

Super touching and emotional thinking about those who lost their lives.  

I'm not super into Nascar, but it was still a fun experience.  I went to the Charlotte Motor Speedway as a young adolescent, definitely bring ear protection, it was incredibly loud.

Nothing special about it or to it, just stay busy and stay awake.  

It was a little largemouth bass, the only one I caught of the day.  Killed it on the spot with a sharpened screwdriver to the brain (kind of felt bad), brought it home to cook and it started flopping around on the cutting board, it freak...

I went to ÎLESONIQ 2018 in Montreal August 10th and 11th. There were thousands and thousands of people there, almost everyone was 18 to 30 I would say.  I got to see Kayzo, Diplo, DJ Snake, Bynon, Lost Kings, Andrew Rayel, Loud Luxury, L...

My brother-in-laws flipped and sold their second house as a family and I was able to tag along for the experience.  Definitely worth the time and effort.  

I wasn't in the path of full totality, but I still go to see the moon blocking a large portion of the sun.  I noticed that it was definitely cooler and obviously less bright outside as well during the peak of the eclipse. Very neat.

Pretty neat.  

It is what it is, I've been to a few outdoor shooting ranges and it's relatively fun if you like guns and shooting targets.  I got to shoot a 10 gauge shotgun and trust me it had some pretty sweet recoil, all in all pretty fun.  

In a swimming pool, was going to give it 3 stars, but my wife convinced me that it was better than that, so 4 stars...

Doesn't taste like much, nothing really fun or interesting about it.  

I thought it was super fun, took a couple of tries to get up, but once I got up it was a blast.  

Did one with some members of my church.  Had a goal to do it in less than an hour and I did, but just barely, but I'm not much of a runner.  Need to try a half and eventually a full marathon.

Been twice, think it cost like $25 for the day. Cool seeing the geysers (especially Old Faithful) and all the colorful hot springs.  There's rivers, waterfalls, forests and lots of wildlife. Saw bison extremely close-up, a few antelope a...

Totally fun, don't remember how much we paid to rent one for the hour, but it's really fast, fun and worth it. Definitely will buy one one day if I can.  

Climbed on several different rock climbing walls, at least five I'd say.  It's definitely fun to practice in a place safe and out of the elements and to get help on techniques.  

Ridden a couple of them, it's ok, wasn't very good at it...  

Took a community college rock climbing class and went climbing several times later with friends. I'd give it 10 stars if I could, if you're decent/good at it, it's so much fun.  Not dangerous at all with the right equipment.

It was a cool experience, definitely something you should do at least once in your life.  A little more expensive than I thought it was going to be, it cost $300 in all.  I'll definitely do it again one day, maybe in a place with a more ...

Went as a kid on a school field trip, it was okay I guess, might appreciate it more as an adult... maybe...

Was so lost it wasn't really that fun.  

Breathtaking, a definite must-see. 

Freaking fun, want to do it again.

From the USA, but I lived in Canada from 2008 to 2010 and then from 2014 to 2019, seven years in all.  

Been to both the the Canada side and the USA side, both are equally impressive. Try the Maid of the Mist boat ride to get really close to the falls.  

Great experience with lots of good memories.  

Been twice, both times were great.  Won a little, lost a little, just for the fun.

Went with a friend to Ottawa on July 1st on Canada Day and had a blast. Lots of activities for all ages with a great firework show at 10pm over Parliament Hill.  Hundreds of thousands of people were there, definitely recommend it.

Only been to Quebec and Ontario, need to visit the other provinces.  

Went and did it with one of my sisters in Myrtle Beach, don't remember it being too expensive.  Fun but not the most adventuresome or exciting thing.  Really quiet and calm up in the air.  

Goal as a young kid, but I got 'er done...