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The Disabled Hiker's Guide to Northern California
The Disabled Hiker’s Guide to Northern California provides detailed accessibility information for scenic drives and accessible trails.
Syren Nagakyrie
Aug 15, 20242 min read


The Disabled Hiker’s Guide to Western WA and OR
The Disabled Hiker’s Guide to Western Washington and Oregon: Outdoor Adventures Accessible by Car, Wheelchair, and Foot, published by...
Syren Nagakyrie
Mar 18, 20202 min read

Disability Rights are Under Attack
Protect the civil rights of people with disabilities
Syren Nagakyrie
Feb 222 min read


From Peak to Pause: A Chronic Illness Journey | Disabled Hikers Storytelling Project
From vibrant health to chronic illness. One woman's fight for accessible nature amidst EDS, POTS, & more.
A.M. Rossi
Jul 30, 20245 min read

Enjoying the Silence: How the Outdoors Help Me Cope with Noise Pollution | Disabled Hikers Storytelling Project
For neurodivergent urban dwellers, the remote wilderness provides much-needed relief from noise pollution in large cities.
Desiree Lopez
Jun 19, 20247 min read


Landscape through a Lens of Disability | Disabled Hikers Storytelling Project
Sarah Capdeville explores what it means to be disabled in a disabled landscape. Is there a right way to be wild or a right kind of body?
Sarah Capdeville
May 28, 20246 min read


Finding Solace in Nature: Navigating Anxiety, ADHD, and Grief Through Hiking and Art | Disabled Hikers Storytelling Project
Navigating anxiety, ADHD, and grief through nature. Explore the healing power of hiking and art in this personal journey of solace and home.
Meg Max
Apr 25, 20244 min read


A Crip Struggle for Ecojustice | Naomi Ortiz and Syren Nagakyrie in Discussion
Naomi Ortiz and Syren Nagakyrie discuss Naomi's books, self care, relationship with place, and climate change.
Syren Nagakyrie
Jan 6, 202413 min read


Black Swan, Preserved | Disabled Hikers Storytelling Project
Chrys Lyn Furrer shares their experience of considering disability in the landscape and how our bodies and the land changes.
Chyrs Lyn Furrer
Oct 20, 20234 min read


A Disabled Hiker's Guide to the San Juan Islands
This free guide for disabled hikers covers 25 trails across the San Juan Islands.
Syren Nagakyrie
Sep 5, 20231 min read


Losing My Ability | Disabled Hikers Storytelling Project
Shelagh shares her experiences of losing her ability, medical fatphobia, and active living as a fat Black woman.
Shelagh Brown
May 11, 20237 min read


A Disabled Hiker's Guide to the Redwoods
This free PDF guide provides accessibility overviews for eleven redwood parks and four giant sequoia parks in California. Syren Nagakyrie...
Syren Nagakyrie
Mar 30, 20231 min read


Accessible Outdoors Near Boise: Three Trip Ideas for Disabled Travelers | Disabled HIkers Storytelling Project
I partnered with Visit Idaho to create several accessible hiking guides for the Boise area. I had a wonderful trip to the region, and was...
Syren Nagakyrie
Mar 12, 20237 min read


How to Find Accessible Trail Information
Useful tips for finding information about trail accessibility.
Syren Nagakyrie
Jan 18, 20233 min read


Building an Equitable Existence to Thrive: I Can. I Must. I Will.
written by Crystal Gail Welcome As an advocate for a better planet led by love and compassion, we can equip ourselves with a powerful...
Crystal Gail Welcome
Nov 21, 20224 min read

Never Alone: Hiking the Adirondack High Peaks as an Indigenous Two Spirit | Disabled Hikers Storytelling Project
written by Ionah Scully, Cree-Métis and Irish—Michel First Nation Content Note: contains mentions of sexual assault, domestic violence,...
Ionah Scully, Cree-Métis and Irish—Michel First Nation
Jun 9, 20227 min read

Eco-Crip Theory: A Compilation of Resources
Resources about eco-crip theory and other ecological and place-based resources that center Disabled experiences.
Syren Nagakyrie
Apr 28, 20223 min read


Trail Surface Types: Pros and Cons for Accessibility
Please do not share, reproduce, or cite without the above credit and a link back to this website. If you find this resource useful,...
Syren Nagakyrie
Jan 18, 20226 min read

Social Media Tips for the Social Justice Creator
Many content creators feel pressure to constantly produce new content. This pressure is artificially enforced by the nature of social...
Syren Nagakyrie
Aug 20, 20204 min read

Bust down Tumblina: Humoring my Climbs and Tumbles thru humble Tanzania | Disabled Hikers Storytelling Project
written by Aprili Content Notes: climbing, physical injury, neurodivergence, psychological disability, brief reference to drinking At 21,...
Aprili
Jul 15, 20203 min read
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