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Let the little Children come unto ME......

- January 02, 2015

Hello Friends, Family, and Fellow Hikers, Happy New Year! It has been some time since we last posted anything on our adventures or what we have been doing lately. Well, here we go...... We are at Camp Comeca in Cozad, Nebraska for the winter. It seems as though this is where the Lord would have us for now and it seems to be where we were needed most. We have been helping with the retreats, groups, kitchen, life guarding and much more. We just had a blessed New Year here at Camp Comeca. The reason behind the title of this blog is because of ALL the children we just had here at Camp. We just had a Holiday Camp for children in the surrounding areas that might not have been getting much for the Holiday season. This was a emotional and blessed event to be able to be part of. We had 19 children for 4 days of camp. Most of these wonderful children suffered from behavior issues, emotional needs,broken homes and were on some sort of med...

Who are we?

Welcome to Backpacking Believers! We are Chris and Jennifer, two lifelong adventurers bound together by our faith, a deep love for the outdoors, and a passion for meeting people where they are. For years, our open-road journeys took us across the United States and across borders as we drove into Canada and Mexico. Driven by a desire to experience creation at a slower, deeper pace, we eventually set out to backpack the American Discovery Trail—walking thousands of miles from both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans to meet in Denver. Along every highway, dirt path, and mountain pass, we discovered that the greatest beauty wasn't just in the landscapes, but in the people we met along the way. These days, our trail looks a little different. While our long-distance trekking boots might be resting, our hearts for adventure are as active as ever. We are currently soaking up precious time with our grandkids and family, finding everyday outdoor adventures closer to home and teaching the next generation to appreciate the wonders of the natural world. Through every chapter of our lives—whether trekking across the continent or hiking local trails with our grandchildren—our ultimate mission remains the same: sharing God’s love with strangers and shining a light of hope, kindness, and mercy wherever our feet carry us. Thank you for joining us on this journey. We hope our stories inspire you to step outside, embrace the adventure in your own backyard, and share love with those you meet along the trail!