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Walking Across America: San Benito Local Reaches D.C.

Jim Ostdick continuing his east-to-west journey on the American Discovery Trail
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San Juan Bautista adventurer Jim Ostdick's walking journey across America had him resting in the Washington, D.C. area on Friday, March 4 after completing the first 160 miles of his journey.

Ostdick's walk is meant to raise awareness and funding for a planned recreational trail in San Benito County. He reported to BenitoLink that he is "tired but happy."

"The next 160 miles or so are on the historic C&O Canal Towpath from Georgetown all the way to where the ADT (American Discovery Trail) heads into West Virginia," he said. "This will be a beautiful stretch."

Ostdick encourages locals to follow his journey for R.E.A.C.H. Across America by following his blog, which shows his east-to-west progress across the nation on a daily basis — as long as his Internet connection allows for posting.

Adam Breen

Adam Breen has been a San Benito County resident since 1980 and graduated from Sacred Heart School and San Benito High School before earning a bachelor's degree from California State University, Fresno. A father of two sons, Adam has taught newspaper, English and yearbook at SBHS for the past decade, after six years as a magazine editor for Santa Clara University. He previously was editor of the Hollister Free Lance and content director for BenitoLink.