Steven M. Newman

Steven M. Newman (born May 31, 1954) is an American world trekker, public speaker and author. From April 1983 to April 1987, he walked solo around the world and became popularly known as “The Worldwalker.” He is the author or co-author of two books. The longest hiking trail in Ohio's state park system, the Steven Newman Worldwalker Perimeter Trail at East Fork State Park, has been named after him.

Career
Newman graduated from Ohio University in 1977 with a degree in journalism. He later returned to his hometown of Bethel to begin what would eventually be officially recognized as the first documented solo walk around the world. His walk around the world was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records.

Newman's walk took four years, spanning 21,000 miles and 40 million steps. His father, Edwin, died in 1984 while Newman was walking in India. Upon completing his walk, city officials in Bethel declared the day of his return an official holiday.

In 1989, William Morrow and Company published a book by Newman, Worldwalk, about his journey.