We've only scratched the surface on seeing the eastern half of North America. The western half has dominated our travels so far due to our brief stint living in California and our general perception that there are more natural wonders on that side.

Like much of this continent, the change you see from north to south is a real eye opener. In the north you have the bitter winter conditions which drives a rugged, almost hibernator type culture. In the south, the heat and proximity to Mexico and Cuba makes for a hispanic/latino culture and a slower pace of life.

We've always fancied the idea of walking the epic Appalachian Trail; at 2175 miles traversing most of eastern USA, it is not for the feint-hearted. Would it be the adventure of a lifetime, or would you get a bit bored day-after-day tramping through forests?