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HikingAutism/Lisa Louis
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Creator of HikingAutism.com, disabilities and caregivers advocate, writer, Japanese technical translator by profession
#hiking #autism #nature #disabilities #hope
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Tiny jewel of a park with great San Francisco views!

“Ina Coolbrith Park-San Francisco” Hike Notes:

www.hikingautism.com/ina-coolbrit...

#hiking #autism #nature #sanfrancisco #citywalk
Ina Coolbrith Park-San Francisco
Ina Coolbrith Park-San Francisco (scroll to bottom for photo gallery) Location:  Ina Coolbrith Park is located at Taylor and Vallejo Streets on Russian Hill in San Francisco. For all web links, if a.....
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December 21, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Are there hidden jewels where you live?
“Tiny Treasures” Insights:

www.hikingautism.com/insights--hi...

#hiking #autism #nature #sanfrancisco #hiddentreasures
Tiny Treasures
Tiny Treasures             When we think of famous cities, we think of iconic locations—the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Colosseum in Rome, Tower Bridge in London—but countless...
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December 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Have a goal that feels impossible to reach? Don’t give up on your dreams, even if they have to evolve over time.

“The Dream in the Distance” Insights:

www.hikingautism.com/insights--hi...

#hiking #autism #nature #bookdeal #persistence #determination #gratitude
The Dream in the Distance
The Dream in the Distance             Dirt trail underfoot, I stop for a moment to shade the sun from my eyes and look off into the distance. The late afternoon December haze softens the...
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December 13, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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After many years of trying, I now have a publishing deal for a book to help people affected by autism enjoy the benefits of nature! The book may not reach shelves until 2027, but I’ll update as it gets closer!

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#hiking #autism #nature
December 11, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Tears fell when I realized loved ones on my holiday gift list are no longer here. Do holidays bring thoughts of lost loved ones for you?

“Phantom Shopping List” Insights:

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#hiking #autism #holidays #grief #love #loss #gratitude #memories
Phantom Shopping List
Phantom Shopping List             Many of my December thoughts are about what gifts to get for friends and family. I was standing in the shower this week, head filled with holiday gift...
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December 6, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Winter city sunset #sanfrancisco
December 3, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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A chilly Thanksgiving hike made me think of warmer days out on the trail.

“Whither the Weather” Insights:

www.hikingautism.com/insights--hi...

#hiking #autism #nature #disabilities #hope #walking #trails #outdoors
Whither the Weather
Whither the Weather             In my mind, a day off for a holiday means the opportunity to try a new trail somewhere.             I decided to put off cooking a huge holiday...
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November 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Pedro Point off the coast of Pacifica, California features a fascinating geological structure and scenic hiking trails!

“Pedro Point Bluff Trail” Hike Notes:

www.hikingautism.com/pedro-point-...

#hiking #autism #nature #disabilities #hope #california #pacificocean #trails
November 23, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Ravens bring back the spirit of my autistic son’s teacher who died too young. Is there something that brings back the essence of lost loved ones for you?

“Our Guardian Angels” Insights:

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#hiking #autism #nature #disabilities #hope #loss #grief #love
November 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Reflecting on the loss of a treasured friend.
“Blooming in Eternity” Insights:

www.hikingautism.com/insights--hi...

#hiking #autism #nature #friendship #grief #loss #memories
Blooming In Eternity
Blooming In Eternity             Fear of my severely disabled younger son being left without at least one parent alive to care for him is so powerful that for most of his 28 years, my...
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November 15, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Foggy hikes can be as wonderful as sunny day hikes, just have to not step off the edge of the world! 😁🥾⛰️

“Into the Aether” Insights:

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#hiking #autism #nature #outdoors #trails #fog #sanfrancisco
Into the Aether
Into the Aether             This morning I opened the front door to a vibrant blue sky with the autumn sun shining, but there was something stirring in the air.             A...
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November 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Some of life’s most satisfying moments come from trying something spontaneously when it catches our attention.

“Because It’s There” Insights:

www.hikingautism.com/insights--hi...

#hiking #autism #nature #disabilities #hope #outdoors #freshair #selfcare
Because It’s There
Because It’s There             Why do we do the things we do? Some actions are the result of focused intentions, and others pop up more randomly.              Occasionally...
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November 1, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Trick or treat! 🎃👻☠️
#halloween
November 1, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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Happy Halloween from our front porch! Click pics to see full skeleton view 🎃👻☠️

#halloween
October 31, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Check out Macondray Lane, one of San Francisco’s charming, hidden pedestrian lanes.

“Macondray Lane-SanFrancisco City Walk” Hike Notes:

www.hikingautism.com/macondray-la...

#hiking #autism #nature #sanfrancisco #hiddentreasures
October 26, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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What are treasured places where you live?
“Love Where You Live” Insights:

www.hikingautism.com/insights--hi...

#hiking #autism #nature #disabilities #hope #walking #sanfrancisco
October 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Have you ever sensed someone in a room when no one was there? October is a good time for ghost stories!

“Spooked by the Unfamiliar” Insights:

www.hikingautism.com/insights--hi...

#ghosts #autism #disabilities #hiking #hope
October 18, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Privileged to have another story featured on The Renaissance Garden Guy.

Check out “My Own Boo Radley,” a story I’ve wanted to write for years!

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#autism #disabilities #isolation #kindness #hope
October 16, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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“Golden Glow of Memory” Insights:

www.hikingautism.com/insights--hi...

#hiking #autism #nature #disabilities #hope #walking #outdoors #freshair #selfcare #autumn
October 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Losing a beloved friend this week reminded me of many things about grief and loss.

“Losing Loved Ones” Insights:

www.hikingautism.com/insights--hi...

#hiking #autism #nature #grief #loss
October 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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“Rainbow Falls and Prayer Book Cross-Golden Gate Park” Hike Notes:

www.hikingautism.com/rainbow-fall...

#hiking #autism #nature #sanfrancisco #goldengatepark #disabilities #hope #outdoors
September 28, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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“Just for Fun” Insights:

www.hikingautism.com/insights--hi...

#hiking #autism #nature #disabilities #hope #outdoors #sanfrancisco
September 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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What are some of your favorite things on a hike? Here are some of mine.
“Fences, Leaves and Shadows” Insights:

www.hikingautism.com/insights--hi...

#hiking #autism #nature #disabilities #hope #outdoors #trails #walking #freshair #selfcare
September 21, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Fog dominated our San Francisco July and August, but sunshine has arrived for our late summer in September!

“Summer Daze” Insights

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#hiking #autism #nature #disabilities #hope #outdoors #selfcare #sunshine
September 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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A hawk sitting still as a Zen master despite noisy hikers paralleled my sensory-challenged autistic son’s hard earned ability to sit still for a dentist visit this week.

“Sitting Still” Insights:

www.hikingautism.com/insights--hi...

#hiking #autism #nature #disabilities #hope #love
September 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM