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.
Each tour on our AdvenTours accessible tour series, while created for those with mobility needs in mind, are also open to the public and are a unique opportunity to explore areas where we do not typically guide!
You can learn more about the AdvenChair’s capabilities below!
Guided Tours with Advenchair: Spring, Summer & Fall | 2025
Scenic Hike at Smith Rock State Park
Public Tour on Sun. May 25th, 2025
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)
Deschutes River Trail at Benham Falls
Public Tour on Sun. June 22nd, 2025
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.
Fort Rock Sunset Hike & Stargzaing
Public Tour on Fri. July 18th, 2025
Join us for a stunning sunset hike at Fort Rock followed by a night of immersive stargazing! Fort Rock is an absolutely incredible stargazing destination, lying just north of the newly designated Oregon Outback Dark Sky Sanctuary. As a whole, the Oregon Outback is the largest contiguous dark sky shed in the United States, boasting some of the best stargazing in the entire world.
Crater Lake National Park
Public Tour on Sat. August 30th, 2025
Crater Lake National Park is a geologic marvel and home to one of the most stunning bodies of water in the world. From the top of Mt. Scott to the edge of the deepest, purest lake in the United States, the exploration at America's 6th National Park is endless!
Paulina Creek Hike
Public Tour on Sat. September 6th, 2025
Paulina Creek flows from the stunning Paulina Lake in the Newberry Caldera and its surrounding wetlands and meadows, providing habitat for a wide range of fish and wildlife! On our adventure, we will head upstream, watching the creek cascade over one volcanic outcropping after another, learning about the incredible National Volcanic Monument that serves as the starting point for this spectacular body of water.
Tumalo Creek Scenic Hike
Shevlin Park
Public Tour on Sat. October 25th, 2025
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
