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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A waterfall hike just off California’s Hwy. 1
The Pfeiffer Falls Trail is a short, mostly gentle trek in a California state park that’s just right for hikers with Parkinson’s who might need a movement break while road-tripping along…
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Hiking lite in a picturesque Phoenix park
Can a real hike be in a big-city park? That depends on how you define “hike.” Papago Park is not far from downtown Phoenix, but its 1,500 acres include a variety…
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Parkinson’s got you climbing the walls? That could be good
It’s difficult to walk. Your hand feels weak and tremorous. Your apathy about exercise is paralyzing. So, would you be up for some rock climbing? I’m not kidding, and here’s why:…
