Living with Parkinson’s,
loving the outdoors
Ideas and tips for those
who want to move well
and stay active
Hello!
I’m Colleen, an outdoors enthusiast living with Parkinson’s.
It’s a progressive disease, but I’m still able to go hiking, my lifelong passion. Knock on wood, right?
I offer tips and trail descriptions for hikers with PD and others who want to keep moving. I also write about exercise, life with this disease, and what’s new out there.
Click around, or use the search button, to find some inspiration!
LATEST POSTS
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A Colorado trail with a gulch (whatever that is)
We were headed west about an hour past Denver and hoping to catch some fall colors on a trail not far off of Interstate 70. The Unshakable Husband and I spotted…
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Take yoga outdoors and breathe in the fresh air
Who says yoga is an indoors-only way to exercise? Not me — it can be invigorating and fun outdoors, too. All that’s needed is a warm day, a patch of grass…
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My views, lots of news from WPC 2026
PHOENIX, Ariz. – I had the privilege of attending the World Parkinson Congress 2026, which is now history. Because not everyone could attend this sold-out mega-event, I decided to blog about…
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Unshakable Voices
A look at how real people with Parkinson’s hike, exercise, and stay active
Jeremiah
Palm Beach County, Florida
“Exercise, mental health therapy, sauna, and cold plunge really help change my brain.”
