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It’s what we’ve all heard before. The unpredictability of life. How plans aren’t guaranteed. Trails are like that too.

What comes to mind when you think of South Dakota? For me, it was endless farmland, Mount Rushmore, and the ...

Walks, whether to the bus stop, down a nature trail, or through my neighborhood, have taught me how to adapt. With vision loss, even the most familiar places and routes can lose familiarity.

From Leader Dogs for the Blind fundraising events to environmental education conferences, my voice was appreciated. I’m not sure if this was the case for a recent public meeting I attended. My voice opposed the majority opinion.

Guide dogs do more than give people with vision loss independence. They give us company, routine, and unconditional love. No matter where we are in the world. They allow us to tell stories like this one.

My experience traveling abroad wouldn’t have been the same without Frasier. I would of depended more on others and my white cane. During our five weeks abroad, Frasier proved how capable he was of adapting to new situations and environments, every day. He gave me so much independence and support throughout this time away from familiarity.

Blisters. They’re bound to happen whether you overestimate how much to break in your new shoes, or if you’re walking or running for a...

The winter months can be daunting for those with vision loss, myself included. Navigating slippery sidewalks, over unplowed curb cuts, and through frozen slush in the cold is really, not appealing. The blinding glare of snow, not pleasant.

Backpacking can be a transformative experience, but so can everyday experiences. Self-growth doesn’t need to happen out in the wilderness. We all face adversity and learn about ourselves in diverse ways, but through connecting with ourselves and others, we can do more than we thought possible.

Building trust in someone or something is a journey. Like any journey, it takes time, courage, and an open mind. Like any journey, it’s different for everyone. Trusting someone with your safety as you travel through your everyday life, in familiar and unfamiliar places, may seem difficult at first – especially when the one you’re trusting has four paws and a wet nose.