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Peter Jenkins was born on 7 August, 1951 in Greenwich, Connecticut, United States, is an American travel author (born 1951). Discover Peter Jenkins's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 72 years old?

Popular As Peter Jenkins
Occupation Writer, Travel writer
Age 72 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 7 August, 1951
Birthday 7 August
Birthplace Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
Nationality United States

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Children Jedidiah Jenkins, Luke Jenkins, Amy Jenkins, Brooke Jenkins, Aaron Jenkins, Rebekah Jenkins, Julianne Jenkins

Peter Jenkins Net Worth

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1951

Peter Jenkins (born August 7, 1951) is an American travel author known for walking from New York to Oregon between October 1973 and January 1979 while writing a bestselling book, A Walk Across America.

1973

Jenkins is a graduate of Alfred University, with a BFA in Sculpture/Ceramics (1973), as well as an honorary doctorate (2003).

Jenkins began his walk across America in Alfred, New York in October 1973.

He was accompanied by his dog, Cooper, a half Alaskan malamute that died in an accident with a water truck at The Farm in Tennessee.

Upon reaching the end of his southward trek in New Orleans, Louisiana, Jenkins found a new companion, Barbara Jo Pennell, who became his second wife and accompanied him on his walk west.

1977

National Geographic magazine became interested in his walk after Jenkins and Cooper stopped in at the magazine's offices while walking through Washington, D.C. Jenkins' walk experience was featured twice in the magazine: "Walk Across America" in April 1977, and "Walk Across America: Part II" in August 1979.

1979

He finished the journey in Florence, Oregon in January 1979.

1987

They divorced in 1987.

Peter married two more times, and has three more children with his other wives.

Jenkins resides in Spring Hill, Tennessee.

2012

In 2012, Jenkins returned home from a 2-year drive across America in a 1957 Chevy station wagon.

Barbara and Peter have three children.