A great read, around a campfire or anywhere else
Loving this latest read, “Campfire Stories” by Dave and Ilyssa Kyu. It’s filled with great tales from the trail at many of our national parks. Get a copy for yourself or someone you wanna hike with.
Hike Ohio t-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies, now in the World of Wanders Store Etsy shop.
From Lake Erie in the north to the Ohio River in the south, Ohio has over 5,700 miles of hiking trails. And this wander wear looks good on all of them. If you’re a hiker, or you love someone who…
WorldOfWandersStore.Etsy.com is now live
I’ve been collecting t-shirts for years. Concert shirts, travel shirts, hiking shirts, funny shirts, all kinds of shirts. I finally decided I might as well design some of my own. So I started an Etsy shop and loaded it with…
Why your brain wants you to take a hike
Here’s a small excerpt of “Wellness in the Woods” Chapter 3, about the mental health benefits of a good hike… Hiking is a great boost for our bodies, and our brains. Yes, in addition to plenty of physical benefits, a…
13 Things to Hike and Like in Ohio’s Hocking Hills
Ohio has 76 state parks, and they all have something special about them. From Lake Erie to the Ohio River they are all gems in their own right. But perhaps the shiniest gem of all is Hocking Hills State Park…
Rwanda Wandering: Meeting Mountain Gorillas in the Wild
A fully-grown male silverback gorilla can weigh around 400 pounds. They’re also 6-9 times stronger than an average human. So coming face-to-face with one on their turf can be hella intimidating. Meeting mountain gorillas in the wild is also one…