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  • About
    • What is Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)?
  • Work With Me
    • Speaking
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    • Accessibility Resources For Outdoor Professionals
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    • Explore the Outdoors
    • Take a Hike! – Trail Guides
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Read more about the article When Familiar Routes Become Foreign

When Familiar Routes Become Foreign

  • Post author:Shannon
  • Post published:March 10, 2022
  • Post category:Navigating Nature and Vision Loss

I’ve always loved going for walks. My habit of taking my dogs for walks almost every day has stuck with me since I was a child. Walking is an escape,…

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Read more about the article Staying Active in Winter with Vision Loss: 5 Winter Recreation Activities

Staying Active in Winter with Vision Loss: 5 Winter Recreation Activities

  • Post author:Shannon
  • Post published:December 23, 2021
  • Post category:Navigating Nature and Vision Loss/Uncategorized

Oh, winter. The season of short days, cold temperatures, and slick conditions. Though winter may be dreary, it’s also enchanting. Winter offers unique outdoor recreation opportunities that allow you to…

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Read more about the article My Four Pawed Trail Guide

My Four Pawed Trail Guide

  • Post author:Shannon
  • Post published:November 11, 2021
  • Post category:Navigating Nature and Vision Loss

From paved trails to off trail, my guide dog Frasier has given me so much independence. He’s guided me through forest brush and up mountains in our 7 years together. With every adventure, our bond grows stronger.

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Read more about the article Traversing Trails and Vision Loss: Accepting Change

Traversing Trails and Vision Loss: Accepting Change

  • Post author:Shannon
  • Post published:October 29, 2021
  • Post category:Navigating Nature and Vision Loss

It’s challenging to accept change, but through doing so, new perspectives can arise. By learning how to hike with my changing vision, I’ve learned valuable lessons.

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Much of my work, learning, and recreation occurs throughout the area now known as Wisconsin, whose creation involved the forced removal of several indigenous nations. I acknowledge and extend gratitude to the 12 Native Nations who continue caring for the lands and waters.

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