Disabled Hikers was founded in 2018 by Syren Nagakyrie. Our mission is to build disability community and justice in the outdoors, towards a vision of an outdoors culture transformed by accessibility, representation, and justice for disabled and all other marginalized peoples. We are entirely disability-led, grounded in disability justice principles, and committed to building disabled... Continue Reading →
Group Hike at Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden: Accessible Outing with Portland Audubon
Join Disabled Hikers and Portland Audubon as we celebrate Disability Pride Month with an accessible wildlife viewing outing at Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden! We will take a short stroll and roll through the gardens to the lake. Learn accessible birding tips from Portland Audubon staff and a volunteer while enjoying this oasis in the city... Continue Reading →
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden is a wheelchair accessible garden and wildlife site in Portland, Oregon.
Review: Smith Rock State Park
An accessibility review for disabled travelers to Smith Rock State Park in Oregon.
Big Creek Nature Trail
Big Creek Nature Trail is a two spoon accessible hike through the rainforest located near Hoodsport, WA.
Bogachiel River Rainforest Trail
Bogachiel Rain Forest Trail is a five spoon backcountry hike located near Forks, WA.
Bust down Tumblina: Humoring my Climbs and Tumbles thru humble Tanzania
Aprili shares about climbing in Tanzania with the Usumbara Mountains and Mount Meru, and how nature provides a lifeline through disability.
How to Make Your Outdoor Content Accessible for People with Disabilities
Learn how to write alt text, image descriptions, audio descriptions, and captions for your outdoor content.
Access Nature
The physical, mental, and emotional benefits of access to nature are widely known, yet communities that need these benefits the most are often excluded from outdoor spaces. What does accessibility in the outdoors actually mean, and how can it be improved for all people with disabilities? Syren Nagakyrie shares their experiences as a disabled hiker and offers some suggestions.
Accessible Outdoors in the Time of Quarantine Hikes
Haley Diaz shares about her experience as a chronically ill and disabled hiker and discusses how to shift conversations about access.
