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HikingAutism/Lisa Louis
@hikingautism.bsky.social
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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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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!

www.hikingautism.com

#hiking #autism #nature
December 11, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Winter city sunset #sanfrancisco
December 3, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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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:

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

#hiking #autism #nature #disabilities #hope #loss #grief #love
November 22, 2025 at 6:27 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!

renaissancegardenguy.com/my-own-boo-r...

#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

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

#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
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Stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Pacific Ocean from the Marin Headlands!

“Battery Rathbone-McIndoe-Marin Headlands” Hike Notes:

www.hikingautism.com/battery-rath...

#hiking #autism #nature #marin #ocean #goldengatebridge #outdoors #walking
August 31, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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“Bench with a View” Insights:

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

#hiking #autism #nature #coast #views #outdoors #selfcare #disabilities #hope #freshair
August 30, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Go ahead and push the envelope of everyday life enough to feel like you’re having an adventure!

“Walk On the Wild Side” Insights:

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

#hiking #autism #nature #disabilities #hope #outdoors #trails #walking #getoutside
August 23, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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New guest piece on The Renaissance Garden Guy web site. Let me know what you think at the end!

“A Book by Its Cover”:

renaissancegardenguy.com/a-book-by-it...

#dontjudgeabook
August 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Advance apologies for the bad pun title, suggested by my husband for this week’s hike from the archives. 😁

“Back to the Fuchsia” Insights link:

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

#hiking #autism #nature #flowers #outdoors
August 16, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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New Insights post, “Dazzling Dahlias”

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

#hiking #autism #nature #outdoors #flowers #dahlias #sanfrancisco
August 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Outpost Meadow is an expansion of Tunnel Tops in the Presidio in San Francisco. Picnic tables in view of Golden Gate Bridge!

“Tunnel Tops Outpost Meadow Expansion” Hike Notes:

www.hikingautism.com/tunnel-tops-...

#hiking #autism #nature #outdoors #sanfrancisco #goldengatebridge
August 3, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Newly expanded Tunnel Tops in San Francisco offers views of our National Park treasure Alcatraz

“Treasure On the Bay” Insights:

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

#hiking #autism #nature #sanfrancisco #nationalparks #disabilities #hope #walking #parks
August 2, 2025 at 5:49 PM