Adventours
Naturalist-Guided, Accessible Outdoor Tours in Partnership with AdvenChair
At Wanderlust Tours, it is our goal to get folks into the great outdoors and let Mother Nature do her work, inspiring and invigorating those that hike her trails and paddle her rivers. That's why we're partnering with AdvenChair to help those with mobility challenges get into the outdoors and explore beautiful areas that initially may not seem accessible. With the AdvenChair off-road wheelchair, we can empower every member of our community in their quest for adventure! If you’d like to learn more, please call our office at (541) 389-8359 or fill out our contact form here.
You can learn more about the AdvenChair’s capabilities below!
Upcoming Guided Tours with Advenchair
Scenic Hike at Smith Rock State Park
Public Tour on Sat. July 13th, 2024
Upon arriving at the park, our options are many, from a beautiful and flat wander along the canyon rim to a descent into the crooked river canyon, hiking along spectacular riparian habitat and scouting for otters and osprey! Both hikes will enliven the senses and spark wonder at the fantastic geology that shapes this incredible canyon.
Geoff Babb, creator of the AdvenChair all-terrain wheelchair
(courtesy of AdvenChair)
Lava Lands National Monument
Hike & Stargzaing
Public Tour on Sat. August 3rd, 2024
This adventure will take us to Lava Lands, an amazing 10 square mile lava field just south of Bend. We will hit the trail and head towards the incredible Kipuka, an island of trees that thrive amongst a sea of ancient lava flows. Your guide will share stories and wisdom about Central Oregon’s uncanny geology as we search for inspiring vistas as the sun descends behind the mighty Cascade Mountains. Once the sun’s glow has waned, we will turn our attention skyward, as your guide will impart their knowledge of the twinkling heavens above!
Deschutes River Trail at Benham Falls
Public Tour on Sun. September 8th, 2024
This serene trail will take us through a forest of Ponderosa Pine among spectacular lava flows where vistas of Oregon’s backbone, the Cascade Range, stand tall in the distance. We’ll witness the seemingly placid Deschutes turn torrid as it careens over ancient lava rock falls while aspen groves sweep along the river’s edge.
Tumalo Creek Scenic Hike
Shevlin Park
Public Tour on Sun. October 20th, 2024
We will begin our adventure along the crystal clear waters of Tumalo Creek. During our hike, we’ll experience a magnificent ecosystem filled with burgeoning flora and fauna such as spring migratory birds. Our route will take us through a section of Tumalo canyon where we will immerse ourselves in some of Central Oregon’s finest geologic features.
Custom Itineraries
If you can dream it, odds are we can bring it to life! Click here to learn more about our custom accessible tours.
A Closer Look at the AdvenChair
The AdvenChair is an all-terrain, human-powered hiking wheelchair that allows people with mobility challenges to experience the serenity and grandeur of wild places with family and friends.
With its adjustable handlebars and hand brakes, adjustable seat and harness, a team of one to six people can navigate the AdvenChair off-road wheelchair over rugged, soft or steep terrain with the stability and durability of a mountain bike. At the same time, its removable front wheels and ergonomic design allow the AdvenChair to easily pass through doorways and maneuver indoors, or to be disassembled for transport in the trunk of a car.
In the video below, you can see the AdvenChair in action!
Courtesy of AdvenChair
