This Man Is On A Quest To Visit All 417 National Park Sites In One Trip

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June 30, 2017

Mikah Meyer on top of Emory Peak in Big Bend National Park in Texas. (Courtesy of Mikah Meyer)

Mikah Meyer is on a quest to be the youngest person to visit every one of the National Park Service's 417 sites in one continuous trip. He began his journey more than a year ago at the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. Now he finds himself in Washington state.

Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson caught up with Meyer (@TBCMikah) to talk about the trip so far.

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Meyer's planned route to all 417 national park sites. (Courtesy Mikah Meyer)

Meyer at the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail in Maine. (Courtesy Mikah Meyer)

Meyer at the San Juan National Historic Site in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Courtesy Mikah Meyer)

Meyer at the White Sands National Monument in New Mexico. (Courtesy Mikah Meyer)

Meyer in the Havasu Creek, on a side hike while rafting on the Colorado River. (Courtesy Mikah Meyer)

This segment aired on June 30, 2017.

This Man Is On A Quest To Visit All 417 National Park Sites In One Trip

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