Kieffer Walks Across America - Via Virtual

Walked 5.5 miles today on the trail. North of current location on Route 50 is Chicago, called the "Windy City". But not for the reason you might think. "New York Sun editor , Charles Dana, tired of hearing Chicagoans boast of the world's Columbian Exposition, dubbed Chicago the "Windy City". Chicago's average wind speeds -- 10.4 mph (16.7 km/h) -- are no greater than several other major American cities. For example, Boston has an average wind speed of 12.5 mph (20.1 km/h), and tops the list for the windiest large US city while New York City's Kennedy Airport averages 12.2 mph (19.6 km/h). Chicago is about middle of the pack for annual average wind speed for major US cities: Quote on walking: Everywhere is within walking distance if you have the time". Steven Wright.