Blindness doesn’t have to be a barrier to experience what Oregon has to offer. Paralympians Kyle Coon and Jessica Tuomela have spent their lives chasing adventure, from triathlons and mountain climbs to motivational speaking and writing. In spring 2025, they brought that same energy to Southern Oregon, hiking forest trails, ziplining through treetops and taking in the awe of Crater Lake — all with their guide dogs by their sides. Oregon is for everyone. With help from Wheel the World, you can fi

Kaylee Bays never imagined herself beside an alpine lake in Central Oregon — until she did. After being diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome at 21, Kaylee taught herself to dance from her wheelchair, performed at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris and now inspires others to reimagine what accessible travel can be. In Central Oregon, that meant kayaking on alpine lakes, soaking in high-desert hot springs and taking on Smith Rock’s trails with the help of accessible tours. Oregon is for everyone. With