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McCandless graduates from Emory University in Atlanta, GA
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While in Atlanta, Chris mails his parents the last letter they will ever hear from him.
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Chris leaves Atlanta.
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Lake Mead National Recreation Area
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Hikes around Lake Mead.
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Chris's parents realize they have heard nothing from their son.
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Chris was ticketed for hitchhiking in Willow Creek.
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Arrives in Carthage, SD, where he meet Westerburg.
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Travels to Needles, CA
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Reaches the Morelos Dam and crosses the Mexican border
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Leaves el Golfo de Santa Clara and starts walking North
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Attempts to cross US border and gets caught by authorities for not having an ID
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Travels to Los Angelos to get an ID
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Returns to Detrital Wash
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Left Las Vegas
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Receives a letter from Jan Burres and is thrilled to write back
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Meets Ron Franz in Bullhead City
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Chris calls Franz to wish him a happy birthday
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Mails postcard to Jan Burres
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Sends another postcard to Jan and Ron
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Writes the letter to Franz telling him how he needs to do more with his life.
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Writes his last letter to Westerburg before he goes off into Alaska