Steven M. Newman
Steven M. Newman (born May 31, 1954) is an American world trekker, public speaker and author. From April 1983 to April 1987, he walked solo around the world and became popularly known as “The Worldwalker.”[1][2] He is the author or co-author of two books. The longest hiking trail in Ohio's state park system, the Steven Newman Worldwalker Perimeter Trail at East Fork State Park, has been named after him.[3]
Career[edit]
Newman graduated from Ohio University in 1977 with a degree in journalism.[4] He later returned to his hometown of Bethel to begin what would eventually be officially recognized as the first documented solo walk around the world. His walk around the world was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records.[5]
Newman's walk took four years, spanning 21,000 miles and 40 million steps. His father, Edwin, died in 1984 while Newman was walking in India. Upon completing his walk, city officials in Bethel declared the day of his return an official holiday.[6]
In 1989, William Morrow and Company published a book by Newman, Worldwalk, about his journey.[7]
Bibliography[edit]
- Steven Newman. Worldwalk 2012 Kindle Edition. ISBN 0-688-07762-5[8]
- Steven Newman. Letters from Steven. 1987. ISBN 0-941678-09-1
- Sholly, Dan R.; Newman, Steven M. (1991). Guardians of Yellowstone: An Intimate Look at the Challenges of Protecting America's Foremost Wilderness Park. Morrow. ISBN 978-0-688-09213-9.
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References[edit]
- ^ Vilvens, Sheila (May 24, 2017). "Bethel's 'Worldwalker' focus of Travel Channel show". Cincinnati Enquirer. Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ "A World Walker's Running Story : Journalist Chronicles Final Chapters of 3-Year Adventure". Los Angeles Times. 1986-08-14. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
- ^ "Louisville District > Missions > Civil Works > Recreation > Lakes > William H. Harsha Lake > Trails". Louisville District. Archived from the original on May 15, 2023. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ "Homecoming profile: Steven Newman (BSJ '77), aka The Worldwalker". YouTube.com. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ "Throwback Thursday – Steven Newman: Worldwalker and Rocky Boots promoter". The Athens Messenger. November 15, 2022. Archived from the original on May 15, 2023. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ "Steve Newman returned home to the arms of his..." UPI. 1987-04-01. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
- ^ "A Walk Around The World". The New York Times. 1989-08-12. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
- ^ "Worldwalk by Steven M. Newman". www.publishersweekly.com. Archived from the original on 2023-05-15. Retrieved 2023-06-05.