Wander & Wonder

Climate-friendly and slow travel, equitable access to outdoor recreation, and nature’s awesomeness

daily practice

When you go slow enough, you create things

Illustration of a person with a heart on their chest arms up surrounded by a painting, a water droplet, a plant, friends, a gray cloud with a sun behind it, a heart, writing

Heidi Beierle 5/30/24 Heidi Beierle 5/30/24

Mike Steen - attending to health and mobility

Mike Steen lives in Portland, Oregon, and experiences cerebral palsy. He loves spending time outdoors and feels fortunate to live close to Forest Park where he walks and pedals his recumbent trike. He shared the health benefits of time outdoors and exercise, and we discussed the opportunities and challenges of using an adaptive bicycle to access recreation.

Heidi Beierle 6/2/23 Heidi Beierle 6/2/23

Kevin Belle and the Great American Rail-Trail

Kevin Belle is Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s Project Manager for the Great American Rail-Trail, an east-west route that connects trails and paths in 12 states between Washington, D.C., and Washington state.

Kevin enjoys running, biking, performing in drag shows, and hosting trivia events as Whiskey Ginger.

Heidi Beierle 2/26/23 Heidi Beierle 2/26/23

Embracing the magic of life - Whitney Washington

Whitney Washington is an adventure film maker, bike tourer, kind-hearted soul, and expert at conceiving big adventures. Her creative work is about seizing the moment of being alive, of discovering her capabilities, and inspiring others to lean into their fear and find their own story in the world.

Heidi Beierle 10/4/22 Heidi Beierle 10/4/22

Rose City Chica - a walk in the neighborhood

Shelli Romero and I walked and talked in her neighborhood, stopping to appreciate flowers and plants we encountered. Shelli works in transportation equity and owns a career-coaching business.