The Great American Zig-Zag
The mission? To drive from Maryland to Washington, visiting every contiguous state in a Great American Zig-Zag, all in an electric vehicle.
Read the Daily BlogThe Purpose
To experience everything the United States has to offer. To learn the stories of as many people as possible, from rural communities to the biggest cities. To see the natural beauty the U.S. holds, from the mountains to the seas.
The End Goal
Use all of this knowledge to develop a comprehensive, nation-wide strategy for climate change resilience.
The Great American Zig-Zag
Herein catalogues the slice of life non-professional machinations of the mission. Witness the daily blog, the natural & built environment, and the off-the-cuff ramblings of our storyteller.
Follow the Blog48 State Ice Cream Review
Herein catalogues the ice cream adventures taken adjacent to the mission. Witness the thoughts of experienced ice-cream taster Benjamin Katz as he tries ice cream from across the nation.
Watch the ReviewsEVagabond
Herein catalogues the experience of living in an electric vehicle. The pros, the cons, and everything in between. Witness the 2023 Polestar 2 in environments it was never built for and see how it responds.
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Meet the Man Behind the Zig-Zag
Benjamin Katz is a digital marketing generalist with a love of the environment. He has always wanted to road trip across the nation and see what the North American continent has to offer. He plans on using this trip to learn more about how to communicate with people from all walks of life so that when the trip is over, he’ll be able to accomplish his personal goal of improving sustainability-focused communications and empower more individuals to action.
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For the duration of the Great American Zig-Zag (estimated end date September 2026), all marketing consulting will be pro-bono. If you have a good cause and need some input on your digital presence, please reach out.
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