TRAILHEAD
Hi, I’m David Henthorne.
Creative director, writer,
wonderer, wanderer…
and Storyfinder.
I help brands find their stories — and find stories worth telling everywhere I go.
AVAILABLE FOR WRITING, BRANDING & CREATIVE CONSULTING
MI 1 · THE DAY JOB
Brands
Stories I helped shape.
For more than three decades, I’ve helped brands uncover what makes them different and created marketing stories that connect. Trusted by CEOs, CMOs and brands of all sizes. Here are just a few of the many:
State of Ohio
REBRANDING AN ENTIRE STATE
Safelite
20+ YEARS, NATIONAL CAMPAIGNS
Wendy’s
AWARD-WINNING CONCEPTS
MGM Resorts
DRIVING TOURISM + REVENUE
TourismOhio
RECORD-SETTING RESULTS
California Academy of Sciences
SMART SCIENCE STORIES
Bob Evans Restaurants
FARM FRESH THINKING FOR AN AMERICAN CLASSIC
Santa Monica Tourism
MARKETING THE ULTIMATE CALIFORNIA BEACH TOWN
Publishers Clearing House
BIG CELEBRITIES, BIG CHECKS
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
CULINARY + CREATIVE10 clients shown
Available for creative direction, brand strategy, copywriting, destination storytelling, and conference speaking — as a consultant or embedded partner.
MI 2 · THE BOOKSHELF
Books
Stories I wrote.
Can a walk in the woods change your life? Science sure thinks so, and so do the 60 million Americans who like to hike. Wellness in the Woods: Hiking for Health, Healing & Happiness explores how hiking can benefit us body, mind & soul.
Available now at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, online retailers and independent bookstores.
“I read this book and immediately wanted to go for a hike.”
— WELLNESS IN THE WOODS READER“I highly recommend David for his passion and speaking skills. I was so pleased he was able to present at our convention.”
— PRESIDENT, OHIO ASSOCIATION OF GARDEN CLUBS
Long Hikes for a Longer Life
THE HEALTH & HEALING POWER OF NATURE
The Ultimate Trail Guide
HIKE HACKS, MINDFULNESS MOMENTS, TOP TRAILS
Sharing Wellness in the Woods
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, PODCASTS, INTERVIEWS
My Storyworth Story
52 WEEKS OF QUESTIONS, CONNECTIONS & RECOLLECTIONSMI 3 · THE JOURNAL
Wanders
Stories I found.
Global wanders. Local wanders. Hiking trails, history trails, road trips and travel tips.
Rwanda Wandering: Trekking to Meet Mountain Gorillas in Africa
Face to face with mountain gorillas in the misty highlands of Rwanda — closer than I ever expected to get.
Ohio has 76 state parks. We hiked them all.
Waterfalls, lighthouses, woodlands, wetlands and islands –– all 76 of Ohio’s free state parks, hiked.
A Guys’ Guide to a Weekend in Sedona, Arizona
ATVs, red rocks, and a bucket-list bridge — a 180th birthday done right.
8 Great Ways to Find Your Lake Erie Love
Island hopping, golf carts, and the world’s largest geode on Ohio’s north coast.
The Ultimate African Safari: Kenya Dig It?
Giraffes, lions, and a Land Rover barreling toward adventure — a few unforgettable days on safari.
A Heavenly Hike on Italy’s Path of the Gods
A legendary Amalfi Coast trail above Positano — cliffside views, salumeria sandwiches, and a rainy December almost to ourselves.
MI 4 · THE TRADING POST
Etsy
Stories you can take home.
Hiking-inspired designs, nature vibes, a little humor, and some rock & roll for the road. Find more story starters like these at WorldOfWandersStore.etsy.com.
Trail Lover T-Shirt
100% COTTON TEE FOR HIM & HER
Bee Well Women's T-Shirt
ECO-FRIENDLY WELLNESS TEE
Typo Negative T-Shirt
SOFT COTTON TEE FOR WRITERS & EDITORS
Yappy Hour Wine Chiller
BOSTON TERRIER INSULATED MUG
Hike Ohio Shirt
VINTAGE DISTRESSED TRAIL TEE
Abraham Lincoln Quote T-Shirt
AMERICAN HISTORY TEE
Firefly T-Shirt
NATURE IS LIT GRAPHIC TEE
Retro Rainbow Tee
WOMEN'S KEEP ON HAPPYING T-SHIRT
Punk Rock Women's Tee
LADIES OF THE 80S CONCERT SHIRTMI 5 · THE STORYTELLER
About
The story behind the Storyfinder.
I’m an award-winning creative director, writer, and Certified Tourism Ambassador based in Columbus, Ohio. When I’m not helping clients find their stories, I’m out finding my own — on trails, travels, and anywhere the road takes me.
The two lives feed each other. Curiosity is the whole job, in advertising and in wandering: pay attention, ask better questions, and the story shows up.
- SVP, Creative Director, Ron Foth Advertising
- Author, Wellness in the Woods: Hiking for Health, Healing & Happiness
- Vice Chair/Board Trustee, Ohio State Parks Foundation
- Certified Tourism Ambassador
- Owner/Writer/Designer, World of Wanders LLC