The previous route (posted below) is not accurate. There have been too many variables to keep a strict schedule, including money problems, auto problems, and general issues such as content development, sunburn, and bad weather.
As of August 21st, I’ve traveled through Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland. I’m currently on my way to New York. In a few of those states, I was only traveling through and gathered a minimal number of stories, but so far I’ve made multiple stops throughout 11 states.
I should be in New York until late Monday or Tuesday; then I’m heading to Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and up to Michigan for the Grand Finale.
So far I’ve stopped in the following cities: Eugene, Portland, Medford (OR), Sacramento, Stockton, Fresno, Merced, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Grand Junction (CO), Cameo (CO), Glenwood Springs, Vail, Denver, Houston, New Orleans, Orlando, Miami Beach, Port St. Lucie (FL), Brunswick (GA), Charleston, Charlotte, and Washington (D.C.). I’ve also stopped in random places throughout the country, from rest stops to grocery stores, to farmer’s markets in the middle of nowhere.
My next stops include the following cities (subject to change): Manhattan, Providence, Pennsylvania, Alliance (OH), Elkhart (IN), Chicago, Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Saginaw, and Grand Rapids.
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PREVIOUS POST: This is the route I plan to take while collecting stories from the recession. I was hoping to hit all the lower 48, but time and money are the big dilemmas. Luckily I’ve been able to craft a route that includes most of the major areas that have been affected by the recession. I want to hear from as many people as possible. Here’s my route (subject to change):
Wait… I also want to mention something. If you live in one of these areas and would like to host The Man in a Van Project at your event on the corresponding day, please let me know by responding to this post. Thanks!
July 1, 2009 Eugene, OR
July 2, 2009 Portland, OR
July 3, 2009 Bend, OR
July 4, 2009 Ashland, OR
July 5, 2009 Sacramento, CA
July 6, 2009 Fresno, CA
July 7, 2009 Bakersfield, CA
July 9-11, 2009 Los Angeles, CA
July 12, 2009 Riverside, CA
July 14, 2009 Las Vegas, NV
July 16, 2009 Phoenix, AZ
July 19, 2009 Denver, CO
July 26, 2009 Austin, TX
July 30, 2009 New Orleans, LA
August 1, 2009 Nashville, TN
August 3, 2009 Atlanta, GA
August 5, 2009 Orlando, FL
August 6, 2009 Sarasota, FL
August 7, 2009 Fort Lauderdale, FL
August 8, 2009 Palm Beach, FL
August 10, 2009 Jacksonville, FL
August 12, 2009 Columbia, SC
August 13, 2009 Charlotte, NC
August 15, 2009 Washington DC
August 17, 2009 New York, NY
August 18, 2009 Providence, RI
August 21, 2009 Flint, MI
August 30, 2009 Ithaca, NY
September 2 Harrisburg, PA
September 4 Alliance, OH
September 6 Elkhart, IN
September 7 Chicago, IL
September 10 Detroit, MI
September 12 Ann Arbor, MI
September 13 Saginaw, MI
September 14 Lansing, MI
September 15 Grand Rapids, MI
