>>461651I've done quite a bit of hitchhiking, and I can tell you that it'd be better to do as much traveling as possible through the southern states. Several advantages:
-People tend to pick you up more often and let you ride for longer periods of time.
-Warmer weather means staying outside is feasible on nights when you can't get a cheap motel.
-On average, longer days and shorter nights lets you get more done.
-During the summer, there's lots of festivals and fairs that offer a chance to make a few bucks or get some free food.