Adventures of Shoestring: From North Dakota to Whitefish, Montana

🚂Shoestring shares his experiences of riding freight trains across North Dakota and reaching Whitefish, Montana.

🚣‍♂️Shoestring recalls the infamous canoe theft incident and his encounter with the mayor of Whitefish.

❄️Learn about Shoestring's winter adventures in the Midwest and his preference for traveling in colder regions.

🌉Discover the scenic ride from Fargo to Minneapolis, crossing bridges and witnessing beautiful lakes in northern Minnesota.

🌲Join Shoestring on his journey through the forests of northern Minnesota, experiencing the breathtaking beauty of the region.

How did Shoestring get his name?

—Shoestring got his name after hearing a song called 'Shoestring' and liking the lyrics. Although his life turned out similar to the song, he never tried to live like the lyrics.

What is the most unique ride Shoestring ever had?

—One of the most unique rides Shoestring had was when he got on a train going to Kearney, Nebraska, and ended up riding in the engineer's seat all the way to North Platte.

How did Shoestring learn all the railroad routes?

—Shoestring spent seven years riding freight trains non-stop, learning the railroads and their routes. He rode every freight train he could find, traveling day and night, 365 days a year.

What was Shoestring's wildest adventure?

—One of Shoestring's wildest adventures was when he stole a canoe from the mayor of Whitefish, Montana and ended up spending a night in jail.

Where did Shoestring travel in the winter?

—Contrary to popular belief, Shoestring preferred traveling in colder regions during winter. He often ended up in places like North Dakota and Minnesota.

00:00Shoestring starts his adventure in North Dakota, near the border with Minnesota, on the Red River.

02:20Shoestring shares how he came up with his unique name after hearing a song called 'Shoestring'.

07:28Shoestring recalls the time he stole a canoe from the mayor of Whitefish, Montana, leading to an interesting encounter with the police.

09:48Shoestring shares a memorable experience of riding a train in extreme cold weather and receiving unexpected kindness from the crew.

12:49Shoestring explores the scenic route from Fargo to Minneapolis, crossing bridges and witnessing the beauty of the lakes in northern Minnesota.

14:33Shoestring reflects on his years of riding freight trains and the challenges he faced after railroad mergers.