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Enjoying the Great Outdoors with a Disability

Spending time outdoors is great for our physical and mental health. Nevada’s mountains, deserts, rivers, and lakes offer many ways to get outside and be active, though accessing these spaces can be a challenge for people with disabilities and/or older adults.

Find accessible outdoor recreation opportunities with this resource guide from the Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living

This resource guide helps connect people with disabilities and/or older adults with resources and programs that can make outdoor recreation more accessible throughout Northern Nevada, Southern Nevada, and the Lake Tahoe region. Explore adaptive recreation programs, accessible parks and facilities, outdoor recreation organizations, and passes that can make recreation more affordable.

This guide also provides tips for exercising with a disability and practical advice for getting outside in Nevada, such as starting small, going with a group, and bringing food and water.

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