Traveller visits all 50 state capitals and identifies the worst two
Kinsley undertook this 'speed run' to raise money for The National Alliance on Mental Illness, describing it as his 'toughest ever challenge' that left him physically and mentally exhausted.
Despite previous stunts like running a marathon without training, the state capital journey was uniquely demanding, causing him to hit a wall early in the trip.
He encountered both positive and negative experiences, finding some capitals like Olympia, Washington, and Albany, New York, to be the worst two - labeling them underwhelming or 'sketchy'.
Conversely, Kinsley praised the beauty of states like Montana, Oregon, and Hawaii, and highlighted the friendliness of locals in places such as Madison, Wisconsin, and Helena, Montana.
Kinsley noted that people in underrepresented areas appreciated his visit, eager to share their local history and attractions, and expressed a desire to undertake similar journeys in the future, albeit at a slower pace.
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