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…
When Familiar Routes Become Foreign
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,…
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…
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.
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.