Borne Across The U.S.A.

Spring often inspires people to get out and see the country. Some just want to see more of it than others. These folks have chosen some pretty strange ways of getting around. Still, they have their reasons.

TRAVELER(S)/STARTED Doris Haddock Dec. 31, 1998 MODE Walking (she's 89) EXPECT(S) TO TRAVEL 10 miles a day for 306 days THE CAUSE? Campaign-finance reform PREPARATION Walked 10 miles a day carrying 25 lbs.

[TRAVELER(S)/STARTED] Bob Greene April 15, 1999 [MODE] Bicycle [EXPECT(S) TO TRAVEL] 68 miles a day for 49 days [THE CAUSE? His new book PREPARATION] Made a 1,200-mile bike trip at age...

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