Disabled Hikers Group Hike: Jamestown S'Klallam Holiday Lights

About the event

Come enjoy the holiday lights at the Jamestown S'Klallam tribal campus in Blyn, Washington. We will take wheelchair accessible paths and sidewalks around the campus and enjoy some time in community. Syren will bring some warm apple cider to share, and Loni Greninger, Jamestown S'Klallam tribal member and Council Vice Chairwoman, will join us!

Accessibility note: the lights create a bright and potentially over-stimulating environment, and the LEDs may be visually triggering to some people. It can also be busy with many people. You are welcome to bring any sensory tools you may need. We will have additional flashlights available. We have a mobility scooter or power wheelchair for you to borrow if you need or would like to try one.

This event is for anyone who is disabled, chronically ill, or neurodivergent, elders, and all tribal community members. Your family, friends, and caregivers are welcome!

For over 20 years, Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe has decorated tribal properties for the holidays. In Blyn, over 3 million LED lights brighten the dark winter nights and bring color and cheer to the community.

Disabled Hikers group hikes are slow, casual gatherings. There is never any pressure to go a certain time or distance. We match the pace of everyone present, and you are welcome to rest or turn back at any time. There will be plenty of time for breaks, conversation, and enjoying nature. We are a LGBTQ+ affirming and anti-racist community. We hope you'll leave the event with more connections and a stronger sense of community.

Location Description

The Jamestown S'Klallam Tribal Campus includes several buildings along the water in Blyn. Sidewalks and the paved Olympic Discovery Trail travel throughout the campus.

Amenities

Public restrooms are available at the Longhouse Market. Restrooms at the bus stop may be closed. There are a few places to sit ; you are welcome to bring a portable chair if you need.

Pets

Service dogs are always welcome. Pets are discouraged to prevent potential accessibility conflicts. The environment can be busy and overstimulating for many pets.

Cost

There is no fee to attend.

Masks Required and Scent-free

We practice Covid and illness transmission safety at all of our events. We ask everyone to wear a mask unless your disability prevents it, or when you need a break. We also ask that you not wear perfume and other scents to protect community members who are scent-reactive. Read more about our mask policy: https://www.disabledhikers.com/mask-policy

Parking

Large paved parking lot with several ADA parking spots.

Transportation

There is no Saturday bus service. If you need transportation, we may be able to arrange car pooling.

Interpreters

ASL, Spanish, and other languages interpreters are available on request; please allow 14 days to coordinate. If you have a preferred interpreter, please include their contact information when you register!

Other Access Needs

We strive to uphold an access-centered framework for our events. If you have other access needs or request for accommodation, please let us know at registration and we will work with you to ensure an accessible experience.

About Disabled Hikers

Disabled Hikers is a disabled-led and disability-centered organization grounded in principles of disability justice. We are firmly anti-racist and LGBTQ+ affirming. We celebrate Disabled people's experiences, facilitate those experiences with resources and events, and challenge the dominant narrative of who and what kinds of experiences are considered valid in the outdoors. We welcome anyone who is disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent, or otherwise has lived experience of disability – we define these terms in the broadest way possible. We also welcome supportive friends and family. The group hikes together; we adapt the hike to match the needs of everyone present, rest when needed, and make decisions about when to turn back as a group. All of our events include a moment to honor the land and Indigenous peoples and group introductions. There is never any pressure to share anything.