Creative Artists Walking:
Intrinsic Paths A way of being focused on a connection - focused walking movement Jonathon Stalls
This Morning Walk -This website/podcast focuses on a practice mindset. A way forward. Ultimately it's a path. The site is managed by Libby DeLana
A site for walking artists and artist walkers. The site was founded in 2021 in Belgium. This is an intriguing website with something for everyone and they welcome contributions of work related to walking.
Walk Listen Create
Liberty Walks Walk across America
Liberty Walks 2025 route across the US
An Act of Faith in the United States
Easing the politics of fear and resentment
Sparking a new collective vision for the commonweal.
The Walk across America for 2025 has been completed. There may be a walk in 2026
LEAVE NO TRACE:
Leave No Trace has a new free online course called Training For All. It is 45 minutes long. Leave No Trace is a great call to action. How to be in nature while minimizing our impact on the areas one immerses oneself into.
Clean Trek Empower Your Trek. Clean the World
PDF Around the World in 40 Walks How to get around the World in 40 awesome hikes by Walks Worldwide
The Inman 300: The world's first urban through-hike (this is a PDF)
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Walking Mentorship
Walking Mentorship Walking with you towards the best version of ourselves
Articles:
A Complete Guide to Hiking for Beginners: 9 Tips to Know Before Hitting the Trails by Jenny McCoy 5/29/2023 from SELF
An Ode to Women Who Walk, From Virginia Woolf to Greta Gerwig from Lizzy Stewart's Graphic Meditation on Contemporary Life 11/21/2019
A Stroll Across Town With the Pioneer of Urban Through Hiker 'Inside Liz Thomas's nine-day NYC Trek' by Jonathan Waldman 4/17/21
Collegiate Peaks Loop Guide from the Clever Hiker
Extreme Hiking: America's Best Hard Dayhikes from The Big Outside
Hiking Safety: Injuries, Illnesses, Animal Encounters, Inclement Weather and More by Mandi Carozza 3/6/2020 from 52 Hike Challenge
Inn to Inn Hiking is Becoming More Popular in the U.S. - Here's Where to Try It by Sarah Kuta 11/4/2021 Conde Nast Traveler
It's Blooming Spring 22 Great UK Walks 3/18/2017 The Guardian
It's Not Hiking The Patient Practice of Long Distance Walking by By Andy Wright 27 July 2015
High Water: Gear & Skills for Hazardous Creek Fords by Andrew Skurka 3/17/2017
Conquer the Rain: How to Stay Comfortable Backpacking in Bad Weather by Alison Hudson 12/21/2016 PartSelect Blog
Inman 300: The World's First Urban Thru-Hike by Jeff Hester 1/16/15
Liz "Snorkel" Thomas Wants You to Thru-Hike Your City 9/19/2017 by Glenn Nelson, Outside
One Down, 39,136 to go: the Explorers Who Walk Every Street in Their City by Amy Fleming 5/4/2022 The Guardian
Oregonian Hikes Entire Oregon Trail, Pushing Covered Wagon by Rolando Hernandez 7/25/2022
'Purge it out': 'Mission Walker' begins healing journey in San Antonio along Old Spanish Trail by Scott Huddleston 5/7/21
San Antonio Express News
Romania is Building a 1,400km Hiking Trail Spanning the Entire Country by Ed Cunningham 1/25/2022
San Antonio Man Walks 3,800 Miles to Alaska on Quest for Adventure Amid Pandemic Life KSAT.com news story published 11/4/2021 Julie Moreno Executive Producer.
7 Wilderness Survival Skills That Will Save Your Life- from Hyke and Byke
She Spent 2 Years Hiking Across the US and Her Journey Ends Soon. Meet Briana DeSanctis. by Eric Lagatta 2/3/2024 USA Today
She Walked Across Canada from East to North to West. Along 20,000 kilometres, she discovered herself by Erin Anderssen 12/30/2022 from the Globe and Mail
The Life-Changing Magic of Taking Long Walks by Ryan Holiday 11/12/2018 from Thought Catalog
The Peak of the Balkans Trail: Europe's Last True Wilderness by Peter Elin 1/4/2023 BBC Travel
The Race to Put Thousands of Miles of English Walking Paths Back on the Map by Noor Al-Samarrai 3/22/2019 Atlas Obscura
The Triple Crown of Backpacking A "Mini" Version by Jim Rahtz 6/5/2017
The Unbearable Smugness of Walking by Michael LaPointe Aug 2019 Book review for the Atlantic
This Desolate English Path has Killed More Than 100 People - BBC Travel 1/11/2017
25 Best Parks in the United States by Anna Smith posted July 2022
Why I'm Backpacking Around the World at 72 as told to Laura Silverman - Sydney Morning Herald
BLOGS:
FEEDSPOT 30 Best Walking Blogs in 2026 to follow
Antonia Malchik A Walking Life
David Ryan The Gentle Art of Wandering
EatWalkLearn Disrupt Your Retirement. Travel Full-Time
Follow Two Epic Walks (FreeWalkers)
Hike & Cycle Explore the Outdoors
Hiking Lady the place to develop and share a passion for the outdoors
I'm Just Walkin' Matt Green (documentary The World Before Your Feet his photos with the history of the photos)
Jan's Jaunts and Jabberings joyful jawing about backpacking, hiking and snowshoeing
Jennifer Pharr Davis - hiker - author - speaker
John Merrill Marathon walker
Karen Berger Adventure is My State of Mind
Lady on a Rock Life, Hiking Adventure
Love my Walking devoted to all things walking
Meandering Through the Prologue Travel intertwined with history
Peace Pilgrim Mildred Norman She walked 25,000 on a personal pilgrim for peace
Planet Walk John Francis
PDX Women Who Walk - This Walking Life
Portland Walks and Urban Hikes Laura O. Foster
Roaming Parkers Travel, Adventure, Conservation, Food
Roger Carpenter - Greg In Wild Living with a sense of adventure
She Walks the Earth Angela Maxwell
Sidewalk City A blog about sidewalks and manhole covers from around the world
The Great Los Angeles Walk blogspot about the walk
The Word on Walking EverWalk cutting edge articles about the benefits of walking
The World Walk Tom Turcich my five year trek over 7 continents
Travel Bug a blog by Susan Alton who says traveling is her passion
12 Months Walking Maia Buschman (Aldo Leopold Foundation
Walk.With.Me Tyler E. Burgess Author , traveler, You Tube channel
Walking in Circles a hiking blog by Marc (worldwide hiker)
Certifications, Courses, Trainings:
AdventureMed Courses
Base Medical Online Wilderness Medicine
Leave No Trace Training & Courses
NOLS Education Courses (expedition courses)
Online Wilderness First Aid 16 Hour Certificate Course (fee involved)
Online Magazines:
Backpacking Light an online magazine about light travelling
Backpacker Magazine Latest Issue
Live for the Outdoors website content from two magazines, "Trail" and "Country Walking"
Great Walks Magazine
My Open Country Live Life Outdoors gear reviews, blog, articles
Outdoor Project Explore adventures
The Trek all things long-distance backpacking
TrailGroove Magazine an online magazine about hiking
Uncommon Path REI Co-op Publication online for Co-op members only
Walk Magazine A blog and a podcast
MOVIES and/or Trailers
A You-Tube documentary called 'Nomad: In the Footsteps' is on Your Tube. It is a documentary by Werner Herzog. https://youtu.be/Sy5-bdVTtK0?si=0SwCnVA4583tfliu
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Robyn Davidson Tracks IMDb release 2013
Matt Green The World Before Your Feet 2018 IMDb release
Edie 2017 IMDb release
Citizen Jane The Battle for the City (Jane Jacobs)
Organizations:
About Wander Women Adventure offers wilderness adventures
American Hiking Society Promotes and Protects foot trails
American Trails the voice of a diverse trail community
Blackpackers Economic equity in outdoor recreation
Endless Trails Let's do trailwork
52 Hike Challenge Hike 52 hikes in one year
Freewalkers Walk everywhere with us
GirlTrek A volunteer organization to inspire African American women and girls to walk for healing. (The website uses the word Black women)
Hike Like a Woman Advocating for Women in the outdoors
Hikerbabes a diverse group of women enjoying the outdoors
Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics
Long Distance Trails New Jersey & New York
National Park Service Trail of Tears
Old Spanish Trail Association Multiple routes spanning the 1800's from Santa Fe to Los Angeles Over 2500 miles
Outdoor Afro - Where Black People and Nature Meet
Partnership for the National Trails System Connecting history culture and landscapes
Ramblers at the heart of walking (England and Wales)
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
SF Crosstown Trail a route connecting San Francisco neighborhoods, open spaces, and other major trails.
Shorewalkers includes New York City, Down State New York and North New Jersey Seeing the world at 3 miles per hour!
Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship CA sierras connecting communities through trails
SoCal Hiker a website created by Jeff Hester
Society for Barefoot Living-Hiking
The Walking Site A resource for walkers
Ultimate List of Hiking Safety Resources- Lots of lists of useful safety resources in easy to read format
Walking Connection Useful information for walking hiking and travelling
Walk with a Doc Educate, exercise, empower
Walking Talking Men Real Lasting Local friendships for Men walking together
Walking With Freedom Michael Daniel has hiked over 10,000 since 1998
Walkopedia Walkopedia was started in 2008, by William and Alexandra Mackesy. We aim to provide information on the world's best walks, and some fun, for other walk lovers. (note: This is a very informative site)
Podcasts / Youtube
Immersive Walking Videos on You Tube
Lindsay Walks Across America
Off Trail Podcast by Ryan Bunting
Out and Back Podcast by GAIA GPS
Rambling With Ritchie You Tube
The By Land Podcast
The First 40 Miles: Hiking and Backpacking Podcasts
The Trail Show the Trail Show is a monthly mash-up of all things trails
Trail Tales Podcast about hiking, through-hiking and peak-bagging
Walking Distance podcast hosted by Blissful Hiker (Alison Young)
Walking Distance Video Travel Guide of your favorite cities around the world
Walking For Fitness with Everybody Walk (You Tube)
Walking Mentorship towards the best version of ourselves
Resources:
A Coast to Coast Walk Resource, guide planner
Backcountry Foodie Ultralight recipes for hungry hikers
Best Hike index of the best hikes, treks and tramps
Hiking Project better Data. Better Tools. Better Hikes (REI)
Mountain forecast Mountain weather for mountains around the world
Outdoors Generations Backpacking for Beginners
Peak Lists This is the massive list of lists of Peaks
Right On Trek Plan your next multi-day backpacking adventure
Section Hiker's - Hiking and Backpacking for Beginner's and Experts
The Hiking Life tips and advice about hiking to inspire
Trail Guides - Trailplace
Trail Link by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
TRIPBUZZ The Ultimate Guide to Camping and Backpacking - a resource of links, tips, apps and websites, info
Walking 4 Fun: virtual hiking trails for everyone
Walkopedia The World's best walks
Tracking your Walks apps and websites
Every Single Street - Rickey Gates
Street Ferret Walk every street in your city
Walk Your City City Strides Know which streets you have completed and not completed (Think about this in terms of Thru-hiking Your City - Liz Snorkel or Matt Green's accomplishment. This website makes this concept easier to do.
Websites:
Fastest Known Time the best routes: what are they, who did them and how fast?
Hike for Mental Health hikes that bring hope
Hiking Trail Index since 1996 (defaults to AZ trails but it includes many States)
J. R. Harris the Red Hat Trekker
Pacific North Wanderers Hiking Camping Exploring
Run! Bike! Country! 60+ routes on Oregon's backroads Also useful for walking
She Dreams of Alpine learn how to be safe confidant and self-sufficient in the outdoors
Websites: for Hiking and walking travel destinations
Africa:
African Budget Safari Cape Town South Africa
Asia:
Bhutan Trails Hiking and Trekking in Bhutan
Australia:
Bushwalking Australia Seems to be a site that has links to walking or bushwalking in Australia
Hiking and Bushwalking in Tasmania
Great Desert Walks outback camel company/Australian desert expeditions
Great Walks of Australia - Australia's most inspiring walks
John Chapman Bushwalking in Australia
Overland Track Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service
Tasmanian Expeditions Trekking and Hiking
Europe:
Alpen Wild Alpen Adventures Perfected
Cotswold Journeys Tailor made Holidays in the Heart of England
Edelweiss Tours The Best of Europe
European Hiking Federation Hiking Europe
European Ramblers Association long distance hiking paths
GR20 in Corsica a mythical long distance hiking trail
Hadrian's Wall Path National Trails Walk 84 miles coast to coast
Happy Hiker Yorkshires walking information on hikes using maps, GPS data
Hiking in the North York Moors Macs Adventures
Hillwalk Tours Self-guided hiking tours
London Hiker Satisfy your hill walking cravings
My Dolomites Hiking and Cultural Experiences in Italy
Ramblers at the heart of walking (Hiking club)
Rambling Man walk info and insights of walking the long distance footpaths in Great Britain
Sierra Nevada Spain guided walks and hikes
Slow Ways a network of walking routes in Great Britain accomplished by volunteers linking routes
The Coast to Coast from St Bees Head to Robin Hoods Bay
The Ireland Walking Guide Irish Walking and Hiking information
The Norwegian Trekking Association Norways biggest outdoor activities organization
The Ultimate Guide to walking and hiking in the UK - highlights every type of walk and has hiking info
Walking in Albanian Alps hiking in the heart of the Albanian North
Walking the Herriot Way a 4 day walk in James Herriot Country (based on the beloved Veterinary books by James Herriot)
Walk Unlimited formerly called Walk England
North America:
Bluetrails A walking vacation highlighting the South Shore Nova Scotia
Great Canadian Trails recreating outdoor adventure walking and biking
South America:
Route of Parks of Patagonia, Chile from Puerto Montt to Cape Horn, 1700 miles
Websites: That serve more than one continent
Adventuresabroad Active tours and walking tours
Backroads Walking and Hiking Tours
Country Walkers Explore the World One step at a time
Free Walking Tours Worldwide - Book budget and free tours with local guides in 80+ countries
Great Circle Route offers guided walking and hiking in the United kingdom and European destinations
Mountain Hiking Holidays immerse yourself in the mountains
Mountain Travel Sobek Hiking and Trekking
Ryder- Walker Alpine Adventure trek
Tropical Ice Uncompromising Adventure since 1978 Adventure Safaris Specialists
Walking Adventures International - Find your walking Adventure
Walks Worldwide walking and trekking holidays to all of the world's great trekking destinations
World Walks the world at your feet
Travelers Who Are Famous:
Arlette Laan a long distance hiker who recently completed all 11 National Scenic Trails
Heather Anderson 'Anish' hiked nearly 30,000 miles since 2003 to include a double triple crown
Melanie Vogel the first woman to walk the entire Trans Canada Trail
World Travelers:
From Westbound Horizons. A video on the progress of Karl Bushby and Angela Maxwell's journey in 2023 thus far. For more information check out their website: WBH
Pedestrian Circumnavigators A journey from the point of departure returning to that point
Ten Regular People Who Have Walked Amazing Distances from ListVerse (includes videos)
Jean Beliveau:
Walked 46,600 miles 2000-2011. World wide walker for peace and children. Walked North and South America, South Africa, Europe, Middle East, South and East Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
Karl Bushby: Born 3/30/69
British adventurer and explorer on a Goliath Expedition. He walked from Punta Arenas, Chile through South, Central and North America. His expedition is complicated.
In 2023 Karl and Angela Maxwell are teaming up to walk together. The walk is part of Karl's Goliath Expedition and is being called the Westbound Horizons.
Robyn Davidson: Born 9/6/50
Trekked 1700 miles with four camels and her dog, across the Australian Outback. She is a travel writer and writes about her travels.
Australian Explorer Robyn Davidson on The Value of Solitude in the Pandemic Era
Dave Kunst:
First Man verified to have walked around the entire land mass of the earth some 14,450 miles from 1970-1974. Earthwalker born in Caledonia Minnesota. There is a plaque in the town honoring him and his two brothers.
Polly Letofsky:
First woman to walk around the world crossing four continents and 22 countries starting in 1999. Five years and she walked 14,000 miles. Her documentary is 'Polly's Global Walk' and she wrote a book titled '3mph: The Adventures of One Woman's Walk.
Sarah Marquis: Born 6/20/72
Walked 12,000 miles 2010-2013. Swiss adventurer and explorer. She walked Siberia to the Gobi Desert into China, Laos, Thailand and across Australia.
Angela Maxwell:
Walked 20,000 2013-2020. She Walks the Earth She walked from Bend OR to Portland and flew to Australia to begin her journey and then walked through Central Asia, Europe and the US. She teamed up with Karl Bushby to walk the Westbound Horizons expedition to includes swimming across the Caspian Sea with Karl.
Paul Salopek: Born 2/9/62
Walked 24,000 miles 2013-still traveling. Out of Eden Walk, a transcontinental journey. He walked through Africa, Ethiopia, through Asia, Alaska down the Western edge of the America's to the Southern tip of Chile.
Tom Turcich the 10th person to be on record for having walked around the world
Melanie Vogel completed the thru-Hike of the Trans Canada Trail 17,000 miles. The first woman to thru-hike the entire trail.
The Longest Walk in the World by Rebecca McPhee
