- 200 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
"In this book, Erickson’s steps don’t lead to grand cathedrals but to the transformative, powerful elements supporting life itself. " - Foreword Reviews
"Travel writer Erickson has written a travelogue about areas of the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, that have sacred and spiritual meaning to people now and throughout history... Ideal for fans of Erickson’s work, curious readers, armchair travelers, and those who are compelled to take a spiritual pilgrimage. " - Library Journal
Globetrotting travel writer Lori Erickson has long searched for the sacred in locations and cultures far from home as well as in her beloved Iowa. But when the pandemic put both air travel and in-person worship off-limits, Lori and her husband hit the road with a camper in tow to discover spiritual sites and experiences in their own home country.
From the Serpent Mound of Ohio to the Redwoods of California—and, ultimately, by air to see natural wonders in Alaska and Hawaii—Erickson uncovers deep connections both to the lands that now make up the United States and to the elements that have had sacred meaning to people throughout history and across the globe. Through her profound, informative, and witty reflections on the power of stone, water, light, fire, and more, readers will discover new destinations in North America while deepening their own connection to spirit. Whether exploring national parks or visiting holy sites, this book makes for the perfect spiritual companion and guide.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Praise for Every Step Is Home
- Half Title
- Also by Lori Erickson
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Epigraph
- Contents
- Prologue: The Marching Bears of Iowa
- 1. Dirt: El Santuario de Chimayó in New Mexico
- 2. Air: The Sandhill Crane Migration in Nebraska
- 3. Mounds: The Ancient Ohio Trail
- 4. Stone: Pipestone National Monument in Minnesota
- 5. Trees: Redwood National and State Parks in California
- 6. Water: The Hot Springs of Oregon
- 7. Caves: Dunbar Cave in Tennessee
- 8. Animals: The Buffalo Roundup in South Dakota
- 9. Lights: The Northern Lights in Alaska
- 10. Fire: Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
- 11. Astronomy: Chaco Canyon in New Mexico
- Acknowledgments
- Book Club Discussion Guide
- Notes
- About the Author
- Excerpt from The Soul of the Family Tree: Ancestors, Stories, and the Spirits We Inherit, by Lori Erickson