Not many people around here but I figure if any of the locals saw any Arab looking individuals out and about around the border; they'd probably just shoot them and let the bears clean up what remains. Bottomline, nobody would miss them and nobody would know the better.
We once had a nutcase breaking into cabins as he came downriver from Canada. They found his dog, but never found him, true story.
I’m far less concerned about the Canadian border for a couple of reasons. First is the fact that Canada actually tries to keep some control over their side of it. Then there’s the fact that middle easterners are far more noticable crossing with a few hundred thousand they don’t resemble.
You make a good point abput people noticing border crossers. I live near one of the more problematic areas of the Canadian border that actually could use more security.