A millennial who visited all 50 states by age 31 shares her favorite and least favorite — and tips for your own US trips

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Melissa and Ben Dewalt pose in front of
Melissa Dewalt, 31, with her husband Ben, 32, pose in front of her 47th — and favorite — state, Alaska.

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I've been to all 50 states. I'm not in a rush to return to these 5, even though I liked visiting them.

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Emily looks out at the barren landscape while standing in from of a giant rock formation.
I've been to all 50 US states as a solo traveler.

Emily Hart

A former Democratic senator may face legal trouble after she claimed a GOP congressman impregnated a 20-year-old staffer

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Former Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota and Republican Rep. Matt Rosendale of Montana.
Former Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota said there was a rumor that Republican Rep. Matt Rosendale of Montana impregnated a staffer.

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An invasive species of feral Canadian 'super pigs' could spread into the US

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Wild boars
The "super pigs" are already spreading out of control in parts of Canada.

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I left California for North Dakota. It's obscenely cheap and there's so much to love about small-town life.

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Davrick Hayes outdoors in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Davrick Hayes says he's enjoyed his time in North Dakota, but doesn't plan on staying.

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A freak pick-up basketball injury may derail Doug Burgum's debate plans after he loaned himself nearly $10 million to make the stage

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North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum.

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