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Full History - 2021 - 04 - 08 - ID#mn0fhl
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Any tips for blind people who would like to nature watch? (self.Blind)
submitted by Criptedinyourcloset
Hello, with this whole Covid thing going on, I decided I need a new hobby. I love nature, but I just don’t know how to interact with it. Like for example, I want to start hiking but I just don’t know how to go about starting. Some trails aren’t safe, and others are really hard to climb. I want to be able to do this on my own and independently because being in nature is my alone time and safe space. Another thing I’d like to start doing is just watching nature in general. I know this will be hard. But I still want to see if there is a way to do it. If anyone can recommend some good apps to find locations to interact with nature or just good apps in general for the hobby I’d like to do. Please recommend them. If anyone has other good ideas for nature activities I could do independently also recommend those. And if anyone just has general advice I’d appreciate it too. If it helps, I am almost completely blind in my right eye and have very little vision in my left. I have enough to see if you can get in front of me and pass that I can but it’s blurry. I cannot see print. So whatever you recommend needs to be accessible to those who use a screen reader. I can see pictures pretty well as long as they’re pretty good and quality wise. Thank you guys so much. I just

Edit, my dictation messed up so I’m gonna clarify this. I have enough vision to see a few feet in front of me. I could see basically everything including light shadows and color etc. I just cannot see print or further than a few feet in front of me without it being blurry. Just wanted to clarify because of my dictation. need a new hobby.
BlueRock956 3 points 2y ago
Go do a sound scavenger hunt. For example, walk anywhere and find birds to identify.
reddit-and-regret-it 2 points 2y ago
Would you be able to go the first couple of times with someone for a new trail and then after that do it on your own?
My husband is completely blind so we hike together. We like the AllTrails app as it gives user reviews and maps of trails along with rating the accessibility of it.
tossaway78701 1 points 2y ago
Where are you? That could make a huge difference. You want to avoid things like mountain lions on some regions but nit a worry in others.
Criptedinyourcloset [OP] 2 points 2y ago
I am in Colorado, specifically Colorado Springs on the front range.
tossaway78701 1 points 2y ago
You have lots of options then! Tons of trails and parks to explore across the state.

A fave: White River National Park has a braille trail that is stunning. http://www.gohikecolorado.com/braille-and-discovery.html

Start smart and make sure you have the right gea. You need good boots already broken I n (walk a good 30 miles in them at home.. Colorful unnaturally patterned clothing keeps mountain lions confused and makes you easier to find. REI has some great blogs about daypacks and what you should carry.
golgaltha 1 points 2y ago
Get a guide.

I mean call up a park ranger, national park, or tourist place.... and schedule a few hours with a guide or ranger. Tell them what you are looking for and request their help. Let them give you their options in your area. maybe even travel with you the first time.

...populated, well marked, known by local professional staff in case of missing person.

Park rangers, National parks also have events centered around nature knowledge: like hawks, owls, plants, trees, ecology, and other plants. also, taxidermy of a lot of things in the area.
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