We’ve Played this Game Before

Have you ever seen those games of lists on Facebook. You know the ones. They ask you things like how many of the following list of books you’ve read or how many classic films you’ve seen. There’s even a list of foods you hate! Well I was trying to visit all 50 states but I kind of got off track. So let’s play another version of the game called How Many states have you visited?

Rules of the Game

For a state to count you must have spent time there. You can’t count changing planes even if you do have a long layover. No you need to spend at least one full day there. Even better is a weekend or a vacation. For example, I had changed planes in Washington DC many times but I couldn’t cross Washington DC off the list until I spent a long weekend exploring the National Mall and looking at frozen cherry blossoms. If I truly want to experience the Cherry Blossoms I’ll need to go back but I can put a check by Washington DC.

The List of States

1. Alabama – No
2. Alaska – Yes- Breathtaking and majestic. Loved the glaciers
3. Arizona – Yes- Sedona and Red Rock Country. I took my first helicopter ride in Arizona.
4. Arkansas – No
5. California – Yes but not for vacation (I spent 3 days in San Diego at a business convention)
6. Colorado- No
7. Connecticut – Yes (I spent a weekend in Old Saybrook but I don’t remember why)
8. Delaware – No
9. Florida – Yes- Love Florida, too bad it’s going to be underwater because of Global Warming. I go often to enjoy it while I can.
10. Georgia – Yes The Georgia Aquarium is huge and don’t forget to go to the World of Coca Cola
11. Hawaii –  Yes  Oahu, Big Island and Maui. Still need to go to Kauai. Best time is February when the whales put on quite a show. I also snorkeled with Manta Rays and watched Kilauea prepare to blow her top.
12. Idaho – No
13. Illinois- Yes But I need to go again. It was a business trip to Chicago, one of the first times I’d ever been on an airplane (a long time ago) I don’t remember much.
14. Indiana – No
15. Iowa – No
16. Kansas – No
17. Kentucky – No
18. Louisiana – Yes, New Orleans. Great food!
19. Maine – Yes Saw my first wild Moose there
20. Maryland – Yes Went to the Navel Academy in Annapolis when my brother was a midshipman.
21. Massachusetts – Yes I guess I can say Yes. I live in Massachusetts
22. Michigan – No
23. Minnesota – No
24. Mississippi – No
25. Missouri – No
26. Montana- No
27. Nebraska – No
28. Nevada- Yes – Vegas Baby!  Great Shows Great Food Fun Times
29. New Hampshire – Yes I explored the White Mountains
30. New Jersey – No
31. New Mexico – No
32. New York – Yes My childhood home plus I have visited Niagara Falls several times
33. North Carolina – No
34. North Dakota – No
35. Ohio -No
36. Oklahoma – No
37. Oregon – No
38. Pennsylvania- No
39. Rhode Island – Yes- Walked the cliff walk and visited the Mansions. Even went to a black tie ball in one
40. South Carolina- Yes My brother’s wedding
41. South Dakota – Yes That was an awesome vacation- So much to do there!
42. Tennessee – Yes – Stayed in Gatlinburg and visited Pigeon Forge. Skipped Dollywood
43. Texas – Yes – San Antonio. Stayed right on the River Walk
44. Utah – No
45. Vermont – Yes Maple Syrup anyone?
46. Virginia – Yes Colonial Williamsburg and Busch Garden Christmas Town
47. Washington State- Yes Spent a week on a business trip in Seattle. Took pictures from the top of the space needle and visited Chihuly Gardens
48. West Virginia – No
49. Wisconsin – Yes Say Cheese. Actually My brother’s retirement party from the Navy was held in Kenosha
50. Wyoming – Yes One of my favorite places. Jackson Hole (Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone)
51. Washington DC – Yes, On a frozen , icy weekend (as mentioned above)

Now Its Your Turn

What does your list look like? How Many states have you visited? Which of my “No” States should I visit next?