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  1. seeking existence

    cross-country drive

    Not sure if this is the most accurate place to post and hoping this post can get the most views here. I need my Prius Prime driven from Los Angeles, California to Flint, Michigan (or close by place in midwest eg Detroit Chicago we can talk about it) sometime mid February or earlier. Looking for...
  2. lochnessless

    Ready to catch out of the Midwest, seeking like minds and connection

    I've been dreaming, literally and figuratively, bout hopping freight trains since I was a teenager. I live real close to the tracks here in the town I'm in. Been studying this yard a lot, talking to some of the train crew too. I work with a small construction co. directly next to the train yard...
  3. folkpunkordie

    From the Midwest to the world! Hi I’m new

    Hi! I’m M! I’m 20 and from WI. I’m totally new to wandering, but it’s something I’ve wanted to do legit my entire life, so you’ve gotta start somewhere, right? So far my favorite modes of travel are def by car and train, but I’m totally open to whatever tbh. My fav music genre is (obviously)...
  4. Coywolf

    Polar Votex Brings Crippling Cold to Midwest

    As a warning to people traveling in the Midwest: Accessibility links Skip to main content Keyboard shortcuts for audio player Listen Live Toggle initial options for NPR audio player DONATE Open Navigation Menu NATIONAL Polar Vortex Causes Midwest States Of Emergency As Cold Pushes...
  5. S

    Brand new. Looking for midwest friends! NWI

    Hello everyone. Looking to link up with peeps in Valparaiso Indiana. Also accepting avatar donations. Orange is my fav color :)
  6. hazeinmybong

    Fear and Loathing in the midwest

    I'm in Iowa looking for company. I am very effective panhandling and also hit the food pantries or dumpster dive. I don't really have any route planned or anything, but I do want to find mushrooms. I see people who are active on the board in Ohio and the ovoids are popping in the east from PA...
  7. tony longshanks

    Midwest ghost towns

    A friend of mine recently came back from traveling all over the Midwestern USA on an extended road trip, & reported to me that there are TONS of abandoned towns there. "Town after town after town... completely empty," she told me. So, having been born in Minnesota, I know how inhospitable the...
  8. R

    Rasputin of the midwest

    hello everyone. I'm new to the traveling and squatting world, I'm from Wisconsin and I call myself Rasputin for a few different reasons but mainly I'm hard to kill. I guess you could call me Steven seagal but that doesn't have a nice of ring to it. Most recently I hitchhiked from Davenport, IA...
  9. Thewalkindude

    Hello and Fuck the Midwest

    Howdy all, put my notice in last week and I'll be leaving shittyapolis hopefully within the month. it'd be dope if someone wants to hitch or hop their way to the Jambo w/ me. Not much experience with either and by that I mean none at all, however ive been homeless before and how hard could it...
  10. Stealy dann

    Tryin to go West from the Midwest of course

    Hey friends. My names Danny an I'm from Minnesota. I grew up on a rez just south of Duluth but that wasn't doing good for me an instilled a sense of not really ever feeling at home and I guess that's what I'm chasing. I've been lucky enough to have a place to stay and a group of friends for the...
  11. Hoboculturalist

    Dumpster-divers or freegans in Wisconsin?

    Looking for comrades in the area. I know some good spots, if you want to partner up.
  12. D

    Minneapolis for med reasons

    Hey all, I'm sitting in MPLS/ STP for a while to get a job and deal with medical and dental issues. I already have 2 jobs lined up, both part time. The other part of that time I plan on getting my teeth back in order and dealing with basic medical stuff. ::nurse:: I don't think I have any...
  13. D

    From MN to West Coast?

    I'm considering bike-touring from Twin cities, MN to the west coast (most likely Seattle, WA.) I've never bike toured before, but I'm sick of GreyHound's bullshit. ::banghead:: Right now, I don't have any gear. I don't even have a bike, but I have a lot of time to gather what I need, if I decide...
  14. Dandylion

    Gypsy punks from midwest mo

    Yo, looking for trainhopping buddies.
  15. The Wanderer

    First time... want to hitch from the Midwest to West coast

    I live in Indianapolis & I was wondering if it was safe to hitchhike. I was gonna try going by car or simi by first going south & then West I mainly wanna see the country
  16. D

    Future gatherings/festivals in the Midwest?

    Oi! I plan on beginning my travels sometime in the very near future. I was wondering if somebody knew of any events happening anytime soon in the Midwest, where I could meet up with some people. I just recently learned about the Rainbow Gathering, a day late and a dollar short from what I...
  17. xjohnhakx

    Midwest Conference Detroit

    The occupy midwest conference is in Detroit Aug. 23-26. There will be Teach-ins, workshops, and entertainment to be had. Along with many more festivities. I myself do not associate with occupy but still going with my affinity group to show support for direct action. Anyone else attending from STP?
  18. kennacoconut

    Stressed from the Midwest

    Hey! I've been here for about 2 weeks and still no intro. But here goes! Call me Kenna. I'm 20 years old, two days away from getting a college degree, and I want to be a Spanish teacher. I've always wondered how all my teachers have been able to travel, because not only is teacher's pay not...
  19. soapybum

    Best places in the midwest

    Probably gonna be hanging around the midwest till the G8 in Chicago, anyone have any favorite towns or cities, suggestions for places to explore etc etc?
  20. 614 crust

    Possible Midwest STP late summer/fall gathering

    So I was considering putting together a late summer/fall STP gathering for the midwest. Most likely in or around Columbus Ohio. Anyway I need to know if anyone is interested and if so how many people so that I can start planning this. So if you are interested please reply to this thread and...
  21. mandapocalypse

    Midwest Hell Fest

    Fuck yeah, gunna be good. Wisconsin Pirate Punks, Profane Existence & Hell on earth Records present the first annual Midwest Hellfest May 13th and 14th in Kimberly, Wisconsin. The line-up so far: INSTINCT OF SURVIVAL (Germany) AGAINT EMPIRE QUESTION CROSS STITCHED EYES PROTESTANT FROM ASHES...
  22. jellyfish

    Midwest hell fest 2011

    MIDWEST HELL FEST has set its dates for 2011. May 13th and 14th in Kimberly Wisconsin. Tickets available on the profane existance website. $14 for one day $22 for both. The line up this year is going to be BAD ASS... I know I've already bought my tickets online. But yeah, check it out! Wisconsin...
  23. mandapocalypse

    The Skuds / nuklear blast suntan MIDWEST TOUR 2010

  24. boysclubanthem

    Anyone in the midwest...

    that is sick of the Midwest or is sick of the people around you, kinda like me. Well on the 8th of march I am meeting up with miraclesunrise from this board in Louisville,KY then we will chat the day/night and map where we want to go. We are thinking south to the flo'rida area or west to Cali...
  25. rabidpossum

    tour help. east to midwest to portland to socal!

    a lil bit of old country / bluegrass, some folk punk and all out rockin debauchery... IMPORTANT: from minnesota west and especially west coast from say portland, oregon down to san diego, if you think you can definetly help with settin up an all ages show and help gettin gas $$$ etc... MESSAGE...
  26. D

    Hi from the midwest

    Hey New to all this stuff. In the summer I'll be backpacking Europe. When I get home I'm going to give freight hopping a try.