take a
journey
with us


Welcome to our travel blog! We’re William and Nate, a Kansas City based couple that loves to travel, run 5k/10k races, and visit local zoos, breweries, bookstores, libraries, and coffee shops. We have a goal of visiting all 50 of the United States before we retire. This is our little place on the web to share our journey, and we invite you to follow along!
Upcoming
trips
We’ve got an exciting year of travel planned! Here’s where we’re headed next:
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Minneapolis, MN
April 2026
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Alaska
April 2026
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Seattle, WA
June 2026
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Chicago, IL
June 2026
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Des Moines, IA
July & August 2026
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Carribbean
July 2026
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Townsend, TN
August 2026
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Salem, MA
October 2026
words to live by
“We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.”
— Jawaharial Nehru
goal
william & nate’s 50 states
We’ve made a goal of visiting all 50 of the United States before we retire. Follow along to keep up with our progress!
March Running: Healing, Humility, and Two Kansas Finish Lines
March brought three races and more than 12 miles – but for me, it also brought relief. After nearly a week…
From Sea Turtles to St. Patrick’s: Early 2026 Race Highlights
We’ve been busy lately between travel and runs, so I’m sharing updates on three different races we’ve completed since the Groundhog…
Return to the Underground (5K) – Kansas City, MO
Last year, in the cold of a Midwest winter, we discovered something magical: our first‑ever 100% underground 5K (3.1 miles). No…