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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Bring a camera for Taggart Lake hike in the Tetons
From Highway 89 outside Grand Teton National Park, you can’t miss the three pinnacles that have come to define the Jackson Hole area. They are the quintessential rocky peaks, perfectly formed…
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What to say when someone has Parkinson’s
“You don’t look like you have Parkinson’s.” Six years out from diagnosis, I hear that said occasionally when the subject comes up. My first thought usually is, “Phew! I still can…
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Kayaking is a cardio workout with a view
Kayaking is great aerobic exercise. Moving just the top half of your body, you can really raise your heart rate. I’m always looking for ways to get my heart pumping, and…
