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Kristin Hayes

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Kristin Hayes

Kristin is a passionate disability advocate, world traveler and Speech-Language Pathologist. When not working, Kristin is off exploring the globe and as a full time wheelchair-user has made tracks in 50 countries and six continents. Kristin uses her social media platform to share tips and itineraries for travelers with and without disabilities. She aims to help connect all people, regardless of ability, to our earth’s natural beauty and wonders. Kristin enjoys collaborating with the travel and tourism industry to improve accessibility and inclusion. Kristin was born and raised in Toronto, Canada, where she currently lives with her husband and their cat.

Kristin navigates a leafy trail using a track chair at Mt Pisgah.

Visiting Mount Pisgah and Salt Creek Falls as a Wheelchair User

By Kristin Hayes on Nov. 29, 2024

Summit trails and waterfalls! I’ve got a full day’s worth of outdoor adventures to share, all within just over an hour from Eugene that will have you believing in Oregon’s magic. As a wheelchair user in love with nature, I am also happy to report that all activities in this itinerary meet my…

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Kristin looking out over Delta Ponds, wheeled up to the edge on compacted dirt.

A Full Day Exploring Eugene-Springfield & Wine Country

By Kristin Hayes on Nov. 22, 2024

As sparkling Pacific coastal waters wave us to the west, and the adventurous Cascade Mountain range piques our curiosity just east, Eugene and Springfield are nestled in between, patiently waiting to welcome you, confidently ready to prove their own allure. Eugene and Springfield are so much more…

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Kirstin with her arms raised in celebration in a track chair on the beach.

A Perfect (Wheelchair Accessible) Day on the Oregon Coast

By Kristin Hayes on Nov. 12, 2024

Every now and then a day comes along that you wish to relive over and over. You know the days when the air is fresh, your surroundings are a curious wonderland for exploration, and your soul feels uplifted? I found that day in Florence, a splendid little city on the Oregon Coast. Visiting from…

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Kings Castle Trail

: Joey Hamilton

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Whale Watching at Sea Lion Caves

: Melanie Ryan Griffin

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Eugene, Cascades & Coast Visitor Center

Eugene, Cascades & Coast Visitor Center

Visit the Eugene, Cascades & Coast Visitor Center in downtown Eugene. Find information on things to do and see in Lane County, purchase park passes and locally-made gifts and souvenirs, and…