I mentioned in a previous article how I transitioned from an attempt at marathon cycling to walks, and then to hikes. This time, I want to focus on exactly how that transition came into being. I began doing regular walks during my push for marathon cycling until my knee decided
I know I originally intended for this blog to be centered specifically on my hiking adventures, and I promise we will return to those articles soon. However, my life has had an alignment shift recently—a drive unlike any other I’ve experienced before. In the past, I might have
If you had told me ten years ago that I’d be building my own smartphone app in 2026, I would have told you that you're crazy. But it’s true. Today, I’m writing this to announce that my new habit-tracking app, "Habitz On Track!"
All the years that have passed me by without indulging in the splendor of nature's grace... how could this be? In a pivotal moment of physical pain, I unintentionally ignited a new obsession. Believe it or not, I've only recently taken up the hobby of hiking
Dean's Hiking Haven is a brand-new blogging and review site by me, Dean Ellsworth. Follow along as I explore state parks, hiking trails, and recreational walking trails all throughout Michigan. Occasionally, I will adventure outside of Michigan to experience trails beyond the Mitten State. My first article is