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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Concrete and steel: My first official ‘urban hike’
Some lucky hikers have scenic trails only steps away from their backyards. But I also know hikers who, when they venture outdoors in their sturdiest shoes, see a very different scene:…
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Accessibility in the outdoors is having a moment
More than ever, outdoor recreation places are welcoming people who live with a disability. Thirty-six years after the Americans with Disabilities Act took effect, it’s definitely time for that to happen!…
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An accessible trail close to California’s coast
What makes an “accessible trail” different from other trails? Maybe you’ve seen labels like these at a trailhead, letting people who use wheelchairs or walkers know that it’s safe to proceed….
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Unshakable Voices
A look at how real people with Parkinson’s hike, exercise, and stay active
Jean-Francois
New Brunswick, Canada
I am fund-raising by “organizing virtual flights around the world.”
Patti
British Columbia, Canada
“If I find myself off track with diet or exercise, I don’t dwell on it, but keep looking toward the healthy path.”
Clare
UK
“Good Parkinson’s care is not just clinical — it is personal, time‑sensitive, and deeply human.”
Jeremiah
Palm Beach County, Florida
“Exercise, mental health therapy, sauna, and cold plunge really help change my brain.”
