Skip to content

Search for:

Disabled Hikers

Building Disability Community and Justice in the Outdoors

Facebook Page
Instagram

Home
About the Project
Trail Guides
Events
Resources
Advocacy
Sharing Our Stories
The Disabled Hiker’s Guidebook
52 Nature Awareness Challenge

Category: Central Oregon

Review: Smith Rock State Park

View from an overlook at Smith Rock State Park.River flowing through a canyon, tall cliffs rising above, a mountain in the background.

An accessibility review for disabled travelers to Smith Rock State Park in Oregon.

April 21, 2021 0

Disabled Hikers is a Washington State non-profit corporation.

Sponsorships: Eddie Bauer, One Outside Leaders

Follow Disabled Hikers on WordPress.com

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 760 other followers

Email Address:

Tags

art backcountry beach cave coastal hike creek Crescent Lake Deschutes Falls Deschutes River diverse forest dog friendly Elk Creek Conservation Area Elwha River estuary five spoons Forks Forks Washington four spoons group hike Hiking Gear Hoh River lake Lake Crescent mountain views North Olympic Land Trust old growth forest Olympia Olympic National Park one spoon Oregon overlook park picnic spot popular destination Port Angeles Washington rainforest Rainier Rialto Beach river Sequim Spruce Railroad Trail Strait of Juan de Fuca Tenino three spoons tunnel two spoons Washington waterfall wheelchair accessible Yelm

support this project

Instagram

On the last day of Disability Pride Month, a reminder that however you do, or do not, enjoy the outdoors is valid. Maybe you take scenic drives, maybe you go to a favorite park bench and sit there for a while, maybe you have everything you need for backcountry hikes, maybe you stay home by an open window. Maybe the way you used to experience the outdoors isn't possible anymore. If you want to call yourself a hiker, then you are a hiker. Full stop.

Permitting and timed reservations are becoming an increasingly common method of addressing crowding at popular recreation sites. There are many valid arguments for and against this practice, but the one that isn't discussed is the impact this has on chronically ill and disabled people.

TONIGHT! Join us for Claiming Connection: Cultivating a Relationship with Place as Disabled Artists panel.

Do you know about Braille Trails? Braille trails are designed to be accessible for people who are Blind. They typically have a guide rope to hold and follow, and Braille informational signs or audio tours or description units. They are often wheelchair accessible as well.

A periodic reminder that asking people for emotional labor is not the same as giving someone a platform.

Join us on July 22nd for Claiming Connection: Cultivating a Relationship with Place as Disabled Artists panel discussion hosted by @portlandartmuseum

Website Built with WordPress.com.

Loading Comments...

Write a Comment...

Email (Required)

Name (Required)

Website