Wellness in the Woods: Hiking for Health, Healing & Happiness

Inspiring Read – highly recommend this book!

David’s book is the perfect primer for anyone new to hiking or hiking fanatics alike. He shares his experiences and tips for being prepared for hikes short or long. I was particularly struck by one note about leaving one’s worries and work at the entrance. As noted, no need to take it with you on the hike, or when you leave. Living in Utah, we have a multitude of national parks and trails within a few miles of our home. Nothing like a good long hike in nature to clear your head and get endorphins going. This quick read will motivate and prepare anyone for the adventure – from socks to boots to gear. Bravo!

• Jarrett T. Hallas

5 stars – Perfect for anyone who likes to hike and wants to improve their health

Whether you like to go for leisurely strolls or challenging climbs, this book has it covered. I love all the different locations David describes, from Central Ohio to Japan. Incorporating tips on health and hiking gear is quite helpful.

• Pam Snelling

Thought-provoking and Inspiring

I take regular hikes with a friend at Highbanks Metro Park in central Ohio, a park that David mentions in “Wellness in the Woods,” so I felt a connection to the book. I primarily hike for fitness but have found that the benefits are much more than that. David articulated many of those benefits very well and gave me additional ideas about how to benefit from my hikes. Additionally, he gives tips for what to pack, good places to hike (local and across the world), and motivation to keep going! Highly recommended!

• Teri Berliner

Light-hearted and inspiring read, 5 stars

I read this book in an afternoon and immediately wanted to go for a hike! While it has a lot of informative and simple hiking tips, I loved the lessons and reflections along the way even more. Dave writes in a very easy and relatable style that makes you feel like you are enjoying a conversation with him. Grab a copy or two and pass it along to anyone that may need some fun inspiration!

• Jill H Brandt

Wellness in the Woods inspired me!

This book is a transformative read that offers a fresh perspective on reconnecting with nature. I enjoyed David’s ability to blend practical advice with soulful reflections. Henthorne did a great job with this book and I recommended grabbing a copy. Its an easy read and I learned some practical things I wouldn’t have thought of before hiking.

• Martin Nowak

David Henthorne is an award-winning creative director, writer, and certified tourism ambassador. He has created ad campaigns for many of America’s top brands, been a speaker at national travel conferences, and is a board trustee for the nonprofit Ohio State Parks Foundation. He has hiked 75 of Ohio’s 76 state parks, as well as hundreds of trails across the country and around the world. When he’s not making ads that stick in your head, he’s exploring and writing about his adventures at his website, WorldOfWanders.com. He and his hiking boots reside in Columbus.