Wandering Monk Hikes

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My channel is evolving from a pure backpacking site to combine hiking with wildlife and outdoor photography and videos. This merge between backpacking and wildlife photography will allow me to create content for more years ahead. I will share tips and tricks to video and photograph amazing outdoor and wildlife scenes.

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- best camera gear for hiking and backpacking

- hiking and backpacking tips and hacks

- backpacking gear reviews for beginners

And so much more!

Join me for MONK'S a LIVE! A livestream with guests, Q&As, & lots of fun. Become part of this growing group and let's have adventures!

Get your own Wandering Monk stuff at wandering-monks-store.creator-spring.com/
Contact me at:
703-398-9253 (leave a voice mail and I'll call you back)
email: dan@wanderingmonkhikes.com

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Wandering Monk Hikes

Have you noticed a few CHANGES on this YouTube channel? Next month is a big one here. Wandering Monk Hikes becomes Monk Reflections! I plan to offer a calm window into wild places—where nature, stillness, and craft meet.

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 11

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I'm preparing my final printing order for the new 2026 Wandering Monk Calendar. This is a collection of 12 historic sites at night. If you're interested, please let me know. Calendars are $25 each (and includes shipping and handling). Thanks!

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 4

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Let’s start a community here! This little Kestrel invites you into a conversation about wildlife near your home.

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 94

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The 2026 calendar is off to the printer! This year’s theme is “Stars Across Kansas” and wherever you call home, you will enjoy this. Each month is a night scape from one of twelve historic sites. Preorders are welcome. Price is same as last year at $24.95 plus shipping. Contact me at dan@wanderingmonkhikes.com

4 months ago | [YT] | 9

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What are you doing tomorrow? I’m going for an overnight hike to photograph the Milky Way. Look for the video!

9 months ago | [YT] | 6

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Join me and a few of my friends for MONK'S a LIVE! tomorrow (Monday, March 10, at 5pm Central Time! It's a fun hour.

9 months ago | [YT] | 3

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How much change can you take? For the past 5 years, I have shared hiking and backpacking adventures through videos. Last year I shifted to more nature and wildlife photography. Could I rename this channel to something like Wild Side Photography, or should I abandon this channel and start again? I need your help to decide.

11 months ago | [YT] | 7

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Not sure what YouTube is doing, but it’s crazy and frustrating! I’m really questioning if this is worth the effort. Thoughts?