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Why Try?

Try Kayaking

Try Snowskiing

Try Snowskiing

Work at something you love

Try writing a book or poem

  • Have you ever asked yourself, “why try”?
  • When something is new are you sometimes afraid to try?
  • Does it seem like everyone except you is working or doing fun things?

Life is full of roadblocks; for everyone, not just people in a wheelchair like me. So, what if I chose to just sit the sidelines and watch other people being and doing.  It would be pretty boring right?

There is a new normal in town and it includes people of all abilities working, participating in sports and volunteering in the community.

To change our circumstances WE need to change.  We need to be willing to come outside our safety net and try something new!

Here are some things to ponder:

  • Stop doing the same things expecting different results.
  • Try it you’ll like it!
  • Change yourself by thinking: I CAN!

What do you have to lose? If you know what you want, will make a plan, and then be willing to TRY, you will be amazed with the wonderful things that can happen. Not trying can be our biggest hurdle.

Nick Roussos with Sue Kittel

Eagle Watch – Adaptive Recreational Activity for Winter

Nick at Eagle Watch in Fort Collins

Nick at Eagle Watch in Fort Collins

Nick is a power wheelchair user from Loveland, Colorado who doesn’t let the cold keep him from enjoying the outdoors, even in the the bitter month of January. Last week he bundled up and went to Eagle Watch in Fort Collins.  Nick, a veteran bird watcher, came home so excited to have seen 15 Bald Eagles while he was there.  Eagle Watch is an outdoor adventure with good access for wheelchair users, held at Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area in Southeast Ft. Collins, Colorado.  You don’t need to let winter keep you from enjoying adaptive recreation, check it out!

Guided Eagle Watch Dates:

Sunday, Jan. 19 3:30-5:00
Saturday, Jan. 25 3:30-5:00
Friday, Jan. 31 3:30-5:00
Sunday, Feb 2 4:00-5:30
Saturday, Feb. 8 4:00-5:30
Sunday, Feb. 16 4:00-5:30
Friday, Feb. 21 4:00-5:30
Sunday, Feb. 23 4:00-5:30
Friday, Feb. 28 4:00-5:30

Visit http://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas for weather cancellations and updates before you go.

Hours

Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area is open daily from dawn to dusk.

Directions

The entrance to Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area is on Carpenter Road/ CR 32, approximately one mile west of I-25, or two miles east of Timberline on the north side of Carpenter Road.