Living with Parkinson’s, loving the outdoors
Ideas and tips for those with PD 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?
Here, I offer tips and trail descriptions for hikers with PD and others who want to keep moving.
I also write about life with this disease, exercise, and what’s new out there. Click around, or use the search button, to find some inspiration!
LATEST POSTS
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Long hike to Havasupai reveals a heaven on earth (Part 2)
After hiking the Havasu Falls Trail in Arizona, I’ve concluded there are few places on the planet as beautiful. Where else can you see at least five amazing falls, with water…
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Hiking to Havasupai with Parkinson’s? I said ‘yes’ (Part 1)
For years I dreamed of seeing Havasupai. Its picturesque waterfalls and red rock walls on the floor of the Grand Canyon have attracted adventure seekers for decades. I finally had the…
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Why gratitude is good medicine for Parkinson’s
The word gratitude is a noun, but I’ve decided to also consider it a verb. A verb describes action. I admit it’s a little awkward to say “I’m going to gratitude…
