Tomfoolery Good Vibes Tour, by Tom Helbig

Tom Helbig traveled 15,000 miles self-supported on his bicycle around the perimeter of the U.S. on a mission to spread love and good vibes. The Tomfoolery Good Vibes Tour route began in Ocean Beach, CA in 2016 and finished in Bath, Maine in 2020. He offered volunteer service, raised 10,000 dollars for Special Olympics and shared stories of the good vibes leaders he met along the journey. Enjoy storytelling through photos and video with a Q&A.

2016 – Ocean Beach, CA to Key West Florida
2018 – Key West, FL to Campobello Island, Canada
2019/2020 – Vancouver Island, Canada to Tijuana, Mexico
2020 – Port Angeles, WA to Bailey Island Beach, ME

In 2017, Tom hiked the 1,400-mile Buckeye Trail in Ohio. During a talk with first and second graders on the trail, a student asked why he loves being outdoors.

Tom took a moment to think. He loves playing outside, having adventures, making new friends, caring for nature, and helping others. For kids, “playing outside” was enough, but adults often want more reasons.

This answer now serves as a pretty good bio. Tom believes in simple living. He’s lived in a van for seven years, a decision that gave him a lot of freedom.

His passion for adventure and bringing people together led him to start Tomfoolery Outdoors in 2014. They encourage people to play outside and do good things through events, education, community work, guided experiences, and charity. You can find Tomfoolery Outdoors on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Tom hopes you can join him on trails, waves, bike rides, fishing trips, campfire stories, or dance nights. He wants to create fun experiences and lasting memories for everyone.