Welcome to HowToWalkAcrossAmerica.com. If you’re here, you’re probably considering a very, very long walk. Welcome to the club.

Here, you’ll find long-distance hiking advice from people who have actually completed transcontinental hikes. If you’re wondering whether you should go east-to-west or west-to-east, you’ve come to the right site. If you’re wondering if you really need that expensive lightweight tent, you’ve come to the right place.

Despite the recent tragedies in 2013 and 2014, it looks like more people than ever are heading out to walk from sea to shining sea. Hopefully, if we work together, we can make it a safer and more rewarding experience for everyone.