Benjamin Hikes ASMR

Today I make a rare appearance in front of the microphone to share a bit more about my channel, my purpose, goals, and dreams! THANK YOU for your continued support and subscriptions. The larger our community grows the more exotic and varied locations we can hike together! I'll be back on the trail for our first CHALLENGE in the next episode! Prefer to see and experience my hikes? Subscribe on...

My first hike in Indiana! I explore and hike Coffee Creek Preserve in Chesterton, Indiana. This preserve protects 157 acres of wetlands and the 5K loop offers a sample of all that Coffee Creek offers. Today we'll hike over woodland paths, stunning bridges, meandering boardwalks, and lake vistas. Location: Coffee Creek Preserve, Chesterton, Indiana Weather: 36° F / 2.2° C, Windy and Cloudy Diff...

Today I hike the remaining loop on the Pine Baron Pathway, the Highland Loop! Due to the continued rain, this hike was my most challenging. Who knew hiking in melting snow would be so difficult or painful? Location: Pine Baron Pathway, Gaylord, Michigan Weather: 36° F / 2.2° C, Rainy and Snowy Difficulty: 3/5 Length: 2.25 miles / 3.6 kilometers Duration: 45 minutes Explore Gaylord, MI's Pine B...

We're back on the Pine Baron Pathway in Gaylord, Michigan! This time, I hike the Highland Loop. When I hiked this trail, rain was just beginning to fall which added a challenge to the softening snow. I still love the look of snow in the forest! Location: Pine Baron Pathway, Gaylord, Michigan Weather: 36° F / 2.2° C, Rainy and Snowy Difficulty: 3/5 Length: 2.4 miles / 3.9 kilometers Duration: 3...

Today we're visiting the Sturgeon River Preserve in Gaylord, Michigan! Although small, this preserve offers truly beautiful views of the Sturgeon River and challenging hikes up and down narrow terrain. For those looking for something more relaxing, the preserve includes a 400 foot boardwalk that features the best river views on the property! Location: Sturgeon River Preserve, Gaylord, Michigan Wea...

On today's hike, we explore a small portion of the Green Timbers trail within Michigan's Pigeon River State Forest! The snow did add some additional difficulty on this hike, but the snowy forest vistas are worth it! The Pigeon River State Forest is known as Michigan's "Big Wild" and is home to the largest Elk population east of the Mississippi River. Location: Pigeon River State Forest, Vanderbilt...

Today we're back at Gaylord's Pine Baron Pathway on the Relic Pine Loop! I enjoy the snow on trees and bushes, it feels like a Christmas movie or magical forest. Location: Pine Baron Pathway, Gaylord, Michigan Weather: 30° F / -1.1° C, Snowy and Cloudy Difficulty: 3/5 Length: 1.8 miles / 2.9 kilometers Duration: 31 minutes Explore Gaylord, MI's Pine Baron Pathway: https://www.michigandnr.com/parks...

Our first hike in the snow! Today, I hike the Whoopsy Loop on the Pine Baron Pathway in Gaylord, Michigan. The hike was a beautiful hike in a Northern Michigan snowy winter. Location: Pine Baron Pathway, Gaylord, Michigan Weather: 30° F / -1.1° C, Snowy and Cloudy Difficulty: 3/5 Length: 2.1 miles / 3.4 kilometers Duration: 37 minutes Explore Gaylord, MI's Pine Baron Pathway: https://www.michigand...

Today I hike the Woodland Trail at Pickerel Lake Park and see wildlife! An entire flock of turkeys crossed the trail and the camera captured the flock just off the trail. The Woodland Hike is a short walk (though there are quite a bit of hills, up and down), so I continued unto a portion of the Lake Trail. Location: Pickerel Lake Park, Kent County, Michigan Weather: 48° F / 8.9° C, Cloudy Difficul...

Today we hike the Sandy Knoll Trail at Pickerel Lake Park in Kent County, Michigan! This trail traverses stunning highlands, beautiful woodlands, and surprising vistas of lakes and ponds. I even found a curved tree on the trail! Location: Pickerel Lake Park, Kent County, Michigan Weather: 48° F / 8.9° C, Cloudy Difficulty: 3/5 Length: 0.9 miles / 1.4 kilometers Duration: 16 minutes Explore Kent Co...

Today we explore the Larch Swamp Trail at Pickerel Lake Park in Kent County, Michigan! This trail is a quick hike and I continue unto the Lake Trail at Pickerel Lake Park to round out today's video. This trail features a stunning boardwalk through a wetland area and the foggy weather added an eerie atmosphere that was fun to experience. Location: Pickerel Lake Park, Kent County, Michigan Weather:...

Today we hike the Highland Trail and portions of the Lake Trail at Pickerel Lake Park! This trail navigates the woods above Pickerel Lake and offers a challenge up and down small hills over freshly fallen leaves. Join My Hike of the Entire Lake Trail: https://youtu.be/h2LbWvFUxiY Location: Pickerel Lake Park, Kent County, Michigan Weather: 48° F / 8.9° C, Cloudy Difficulty: 3/5 Length: 0.6 miles /...

Today I explore the new James and Shirley Balk Family Park. Although it was established in 2022, the park is still under development and is being converted from the Silver Lake Country Club golf course into a beautiful 125 acre park. There is still much work to be done and it will be exciting to watch! If you'd like to support this project, please visit the Kent County Parks Foundation website her...

Today I explore Luton Park's Blue Trail again, this time, in the rain! I love hikes in the rain. It brings a new atmosphere to the forest and an interesting silence. Location: Luton Park, Kent County, Michigan Weather: 42° F / 5.6° C, Rainy and Cloudy Difficulty: 3/5 Length: 1.6 miles / 2.6 kilometers Duration: 27 minutes Explore Kent County, Michgan's Luton Park: https://kentcountyparks.org/parks...

Today I walk the Rouge River Nature Trail, a boardwalk high above the Rouge River in downtown Rockford, Michigan! This trail is an easy walk and offers stunning views of the forest, the Rouge River, and even wildlife at times. Location: Rouge River Nature Trail, Rockford, Michigan Weather: 40° F/4.4° C, Sunny and Windy Difficulty: 2/5 Length: 1 mile / 1.6 kilometers Duration: 20 minutes Explore Ro...

Today I walk 1.5 miles on the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail! This trail extends from Grand Rapids to Cadillac, Michigan. I walked south from Rockford along a smaller portion of the trail. Location: White Pine Trail, Rockford, Michigan Weather: 53° F/11.7° C, Sunny and Windy Difficulty: 1/5 Length: 1.6 miles / 2.6 kilometers Duration: 32 minutes Explore Michigan's Fred Meijer White Pine Trail: https...

Today I wander over multiple trails at Pickerel Lake Park in Kent County, Michigan! I explore portions of the Wilderness Branch Trail and the Lake Trail. Location: Pickerel Lake Park, Rockford, Michigan Weather: 50° F / 10° C, Party Cloudy Difficulty: 2/5 Length: 0.9 miles / 1.4 kilometers Duration: 18 minutes Explore Kent County, Michigan's Pickerel Lake Park: https://kentcountyparks.org/parks-tr...

Join me on my first hike of Pickerel Lake Park's Lake Trail! This 2 mile trail winds over multiple boardwalks offering stunning views of Pickerel Lake and beautiful Michigan forest. Location: Pickerel Lake Park, Kent County, Michigan Weather: 50° F / 10° C, Sunny Difficulty: 3/5 Length: 2.1 miles / 3.7 kilometers Duration: 42 minutes Explore Kent County, MI's Pickerel Lake Park: https://kentcounty...

Join me on my first hike on Merrell Trail in Rockford, Michigan! I've never explored this trail, so today I wander and get to know it a bit better. Location: Merrell Trail, Rockford, Michigan Weather: 52° F / 11° C, Sunny Difficulty: 2/5 Length: 1.8 miles / 2.9 kilometers Duration: 29 minutes Explore Rockford's Merrell Trail: https://www.wmmba.org/trails Prefer an video version of my hikes? Check...

Today I hike Luton Park's Prairie Overlook trail. This may be my favorite walk at Luton Park and presents a stunning view of Michigan prairie. I can almost imagine covered wagons trekking across the landscape. Location: Luton Park, Kent County, Michigan Weather: 53° F / 11.67° C, Clouds Difficulty: 2/5 Duration: 39 minutes Distance: 1.9 miles / 1.6 kilometers Filmed on GoPro Hero 12 Black. Filmed...

Today I take a quick gander through the prairie at Kent County's Luton Park! Please excuse the excesive wind noise, I'm still learning and have already ordered the solution. Location: Luton Park, Kent County, Michigan Weather: 67° F / 19.45° C, Rain and Clouds Difficulty: 2/5 Duration: 15 minutes Filmed on GoPro Hero 12 Black. Filmed on November 5, 2024. Explore Kent County's Luton Park: https://k...

Join me on a rainy hike at Luton Park on the Orange Trail! The rain and gloom enhance the natural beauty of Michigan's forests and prairie. Location: Luton Park, Kent County, Michigan Weather: 67° F / 19.45° C, Rain and Clouds Difficulty: 3/5 Length: 0.9 miles / 1.45 kilometers Duration: 22 minutes Filmed on GoPro Hero 12 Black. Filmed on November 5, 2024. Explore Kent County's Luton Park: https:/...

Join me on a rainy hike at Luton Park on the green trail! The rain and clouds bring a new atmosphere to this stunning hike through the Michigan forest and meadows. Location: Luton Park, Kent County, Michigan Weather: 50° F / 10° C, Cloudy and Rain Difficulty: 2/5 Length: 1.4 miles / 2.25 kilometers Duration: 22 minutes Filmed on GoPro Hero 12 Black. Filmed Saturday, November 4, 2024. Explore Kent...

Join me on an easy walk on the new trail at Annis Fish Hatchery Preserve in Courtland Township, Michigan. This trail was recently completed and showcases a relaxed walk through mild forest, meadow, and two beautiful boardwalks. Location: Annis Fish Hatchery Preserve, Courtland Township, Michigan Difficulty: 1/5 Length: ~0.75 miles / ~1.21 kilometers Duration: 10 minutes Recorded on GoPro Hero 12 B...

Join me on a hike of Luton Park's Yellow Trail in Kent County, Michigan! The Yellow Trail is one of six trails at Luton Park and presents relative easy hike through the Michigan forest covered in freshly fallen leaves. I nearly slip in on this hike! Location: Luton Park, Kent County, Michigan Weather: 50° F / 10° C, Sunny Difficulty: 3/5 Length: 1.1 miles / 1.77 kilometers Duration: 20 minutes Rec...