A Boundary Waters Pilgrimage: Wilderness Travel as a Practice of Faith

Key Points

• To explore how wilderness travel can serve as a meaningful practice of faith and spirituality.
• Qualitative analysis of personal experiences during wilderness trips
• Narrative interviews with participants
• Thematic exploration of spiritual elements in nature experiences
• Participants reported a deeper connection to their faith through wilderness experiences
• Nature interactions facilitated moments of reflection and spiritual growth
• Traveling in the wilderness fostered a sense of community and shared beliefs among participants