ENJOY the Narrow Path...
CONNECT with nature and sharpen the skills you need to feel CONFIDENT on the trail and BLESSED in everyday life.
CONNECT with nature and sharpen the skills you need to feel CONFIDENT on the trail and BLESSED in everyday life.
Whether you're an avid or aspiring backpacker, I hope you'll find a variety of great tips, resources and inspiration here. This site is ever-growing...so please take a look around and remember to check back often! I hope you ENJOY what you find, SHARE with a friend, then send me your thoughts and questions!
Rachel is the founder of, and primary content creator for, The Wholesome Hiker. Born and raised in the woods of rural Vermont, she now calls the suburbs of New Jersey home, where she and her husband have spent more than 20 years building a comfortable, creative, and faith-filled life together.
A Christian, wife, dancer, graphic designer, and small business owner, Rachel has also embraced new passions as a backpacker and content creator. Her mission is to share her knowledge, God-given skills, and unique perspective to inspire women to adopt a more wholesome lifestyle—starting by stepping out of their comfort zone and into the great outdoors.
Known for her ability to weave together seemingly unrelated ideas, Rachel draws practical, faith-rooted lessons from the trail and applies them to everyday life. She isn’t afraid to use humor to tackle awkward or challenging topics, always grounding her message in wisdom and encouragement.
Ultimately, Rachel’s heart is to help women grow in character, confidence, and contentment through the skills and self-discovery gained on the trail—so that every home, and the world at large, becomes a more wholesome place.
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Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA
the Wholesome Hiker
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