J.R. Harris is the greatest traveler you’ve never heard of. On a road trip through Canada and Maine, he meditates on a lifetime of adventure—and the enduring power of a great road trip.

You can follow J.R. on Instagram, @jrinthewilderness, or via his website: https://www.jrinthewilderness.com/

This story was inspired by a feature by AFAR deputy editor Katherine LaGrave—read the full story here: https://www.afar.com/magazine/solo-traveler-jr-harris-on-a-life-of-adventure

And don't miss J.R.'s book: Way Out There: Adventures of a Wilderness Trekker

Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/2660/9781680511208

Amazon: https://geni.us/DKPBL

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