Mike Schleuter wants to provide balance to Missouri. Schleuter, otherwise known as “Missouri Mike,” owns and operates Missouri Mike’s Walking Sticks and Canes. A semi-retired photographer, Schleuter ...

Milan-based designer Keiji Takeuchi explores how reimagining the humble walking stick can restore grace, independence and dignity through thoughtful design. Milan-based Japanese designer Keiji ...

CLEMMONS, N.C. (WGHP) — For over 85 years, Travis Hanes has loved working with wood. “I’m a whittler,” Hanes said. “I have a lot of fun with it.” Over the years he’s whittled thousands of walking ...

Think walking sticks are just for grizzled mountaineers or your grandpa on a nature stroll? Think again! Our own personal hiking expert Allie Welsh shares the trail companion that can boost your ...

In the Victorian Era, “canes were an essential part of gentleman’s attire.” At least that’s what it says on walkingcanes.com, a website designed to tell you everything you need to know about … yes, ...

A Townsend Vietnam veteran and his wife have made it their personal mission to honor veterans in any way they can, whether it’s through creating walking sticks, canes and plaques commemorating their ...

In Europe and other spots around the globe, it’s common to see people striding around the countryside with trekking poles in hand. Many folks even click their way through city centers with these poles ...

KINGSLEY, Iowa -- Five nestle in a chair's arm at the kitchen table. A few steps away, at the basement landing, four more lean into a nook. Walking sticks and canes all, they are crafted by retired ...