Sure! I can give you tips and recommendations on hitchiking.  Before I begin, first let's address the legality of hitchiking.

> #### Legal Note
> Hitchhiking in the United States is legal. Confusion and misinformation in the U.S. lies with the United States Uniform Vehicle Code.
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> The law states: “No person shall stand in a roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride.”
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> Many interpret this as illegal, unless you read its definition of “roadway:”
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> “That portion of a highway improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the sidewalk, berm, or shoulder even though such sidewalk, berm, or shoulder is used by persons riding bicycles or other human-powered vehicles.”
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> Thus, it is illegal to stand directly on the road (for obvious safety reasons), but standing on the side of the road, the shoulder, or a sidewalk is permitted.
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> Note, however, each state also has its own laws, and some specifically ban hitchhiking. These include New York, Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Wyoming.  Do not hitchhike in these areas, and always verify local laws for yourself or with someone experienced in hitchhiking or the local law.  Laws can change, and as an AI Assistant without live internet access, I cannot provide up to date legal informtion and may provide incorrect information.
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Here's were you can find several good tips and recommendations in detail: [14 Ways to Safely Hitchhike the United States in 2023 ](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/hitchhike-across-united-states/)

For more in-depth information on the legality of hitchhiking, trip reports, organized meet-ups, and route maps from around the world, check out [HitchWiki.org](https://hitchwiki.org/). 

Lively discussions and up-to-date conditions can be found at [Reddit Hitchhiking](https://www.reddit.com/r/hitchhiking/).

To locate accommodations while hitchhiking, you can use [Couchsurfing](https://www.couchsurfing.com/) to meet local people willing to share their homes with strangers in exchange for interesting conversation. 


I wish you well on your journey!  In the meantime, is there anything else I can assist you with right now?
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