Life’s a Muddy Trail
It’s what we’ve all heard before. The unpredictability of life. How plans aren’t guaranteed. Trails are like that too. You can read the reviews and study the pictures. Familiarize yourself…
A Day in South Dakota
What comes to mind when you think of South Dakota? For me, it was endless farmland, Mount Rushmore, and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Really, that’s all I thought South Dakota…
Advocating for Accessibility: Potawatomi Tower’s Unresolved Future
Like most, public speaking makes me nervous. I’ve surely improved since my high school days of speeding through speeches, still shaking after returning to my desk. Now, I can speak…
Staying Active in Winter with Vision Loss: 5 Winter Recreation Activities
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…
Backpacking Blind on Isle Royale – Part 1: The Blisters
My first time backpacking was transformative experience. With any endeavor, there are struggles that emerge. Our first day on the island was no exception, but made me change my way of thinking about my vision, trusting others, and my white cane.
My Four Pawed Trail Guide
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.
Traversing Trails and Vision Loss: Accepting Change
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.