We are currently working with an incredible local company, AdvenChair, to collaborate on ways we can get those with certain mobility challenges onto the trail and into the outdoors, ensuring that everyone can access the beauty of our region. AdvenChair is built upon the idea that “everyone should be able to visit wild places together and experience the healing power of nature, regardless of ability. So we built AdvenChair, an off-road wheelchair that enables teams of two or more to tackle new challenges and boldly go where no chair has gone before. Take your group to new heights, new depths, and overcome obstacles. Together, you’ll feel inspired and empowered like never before.”

Learn more about our new collaborative tour options here!

Oregon Adaptive Sports provides high-quality outdoor recreation experiences to individuals with disabilities. OAS offers a variety of activities year-round ranging from skiing and snowboarding to mountain biking, and more. Through the different programs and activities offered by OAS, participants gain confidence, build self-esteem and strive for independence leading to an enhanced quality of life.

The vision and mission of OAS is envisions a day when every person with a disability has access to the benefits of outdoor recreation. OAS is the adaptive sports leader in Central Oregon, providing state-of-the-art equipment, professional instruction, staff and dedicated volunteers, resulting in top quality experiences for their participants.

When in doubt, Wanderlust Tours will lean on the knowledge and expertise of a partner like Oregon Adaptive Sports for programming that we do not offer!

To learn more about Oregon Adaptive Sports, please go to https://oregonadaptivesports.org/.

We are thrilled to be a part of and a forerunner in Central Oregon’s growth toward being a nationwide leader in accessible outdoor adventure and eco-tourism! We want to continue to push the boundary of what is considered accessible and possible forward, giving every individual, regardless of physical or cognitive limitations, the ability to experience the outdoors to their fullest.

With partners like AdvenChair and Oregon Adaptive Sports, the possibilities for accessible adventure in our beautiful home of Central Oregon is truly limitless.

We are currently working with an incredible local company, AdvenChair, to collaborate and brainstorm on ways we can get those with certain physical and/or cognitive disabilities onto the trail and into the outdoors, ensuring that everyone can access the beauty of our region. AdvenChair is built upon the idea that “everyone should be able to visit wild places together and experience the healing power of nature, regardless of ability. So we built AdvenChair, an off-road wheelchair that enables teams of two or more to tackle new challenges and boldly go where no chair has gone before. Take your group to new heights, new depths, and overcome obstacles. Together, you’ll feel inspired and empowered like never before.”

Learn more about our new collaborative tour options here!

Oregon Adaptive Sports provides life-changing outdoor recreation experiences to individuals with disabilities. OAS offers a variety of activities year-round ranging from skiing and snowboarding to mountain biking, hiking, and more. Through the different programs and activities offered by OAS, participants gain confidence, build self-esteem and strive for independence leading to an enhanced quality of life.

The vision and mission of OAS is to see the day when everyone has the benefits of outdoor recreation, regardless of ability. OAS strives to be the adaptive sports leader in Central Oregon, providing state-of-the-art equipment, professional instruction, staff and dedicated volunteers, resulting in top quality experiences for their participants.

When in doubt, Wanderlust Tours will lean on the knowledge and expertise of a partner like Oregon Adaptive Sports for programming that we do not offer!

To learn more about Oregon Adaptive Sports, please go to https://oregonadaptivesports.org/.

We are thrilled to be a part of and a forerunner in Central Oregon’s growth toward being a nationwide leader in accessible outdoor adventure and eco-tourism! We want to continue to push the boundary of what is considered accessible and possible forward, giving every individual, regardless of physical or cognitive limitations, the ability to experience the outdoors to their fullest.

With partners like AdvenChair and Oregon Adaptive Sports, the possibilities for accessible adventure in our beautiful home of Central Oregon is truly limitless.

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.

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.

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

DETAILS

$110 per person
For scholarship opportunities, please inquire

TOUR TIME:
8:00am - 1:00pm
We will depart from our office at 8:00am, arriving at Smith Rock at 8:45am. We will depart Smith Rock at about 12:15pm, arriving back at our office at 1:00pm.

Transportation: We recommend utilizing Wanderlust’s transportation, departing from our office. For those with mobility challenges, our vehicles are not equipped with lifts. If your vehicle is set up for your needs and comfort, you’re welcome to meet us at the tour location.
For those utilizing their own transportation, please meet at Smith Rock State Park - Overflow RV/ bus parking lot and be ready to hit the trail by 8:40am.

INCLUDES

• Naturalist Guide & award-winning interpretation

• Transportation departing from our office

• Use of an AdvenChair for those with mobility needs

  • If you have multiple guests with adaptive needs, please inquire!

PLEASE BRING

• Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen (if needed)

• Layers: warm clothing including a shell jacket for variable weather

• Hydration: Water

• Miscellaneous Gear: Snacks, camera, daypack (optional)

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.

Please watch the video below to see how you and your team will operate the AdvenChair to maneuver through uneven terrain and go where no chair has gone before!

DETAILS

$110 per person
For scholarship opportunities, please inquire

TOUR TIME:
7:30pm - 12:00am
We will depart from our office at 7:30pm, arriving at Lava Lands at 8:00pm. We will depart Lava Lands at 11:30pm, arriving back at our office at 12:00am.

Transportation: We recommend utilizing Wanderlust’s transportation, departing from our office. For those with mobility challenges, our vehicles are not equipped with lifts. If your vehicle is set up for your needs and comfort, you’re welcome to meet us at the tour location.
For those utilizing their own transportation, please meet at Lava Lands Visitor Center - NW Corner of Parking Lot and be ready to hit the trail by 7:50pm.

INCLUDES

• Naturalist Guide & award-winning interpretation

• Transportation departing from our office

• Use of an AdvenChair for those with mobility needs

  • If you have multiple guests with adaptive needs, please inquire!

• Wanderlust Tours will provide all guests with headlamps

PLEASE BRING

• Layers: warm clothing including a shell jacket for variable weather. Temps will drop when the sun goes down

• Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen (if needed)

• Hydration: Water

• Miscellaneous Gear: Snacks, camera, daypack (optional)

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.

Please watch the video below to see how you and your team will operate the AdvenChair to maneuver through uneven terrain and go where no chair has gone before!

DETAILS

$110 per person
For scholarship opportunities, please inquire

TOUR TIME:
8:00am - 1:00pm
We will depart from our office at 8:00am, arriving at Benham falls at 8:30am. We will depart Benham Falls at about 12:30pm, arriving back at our office at 1:00pm.

Transportation: We recommend utilizing Wanderlust’s transportation, departing from our office. For those with mobility challenges, our vehicles are not equipped with lifts. If your vehicle is set up for your needs and comfort, you’re welcome to meet us at the tour location.
For those utilizing their own transportation, please meet at Benham Falls East Trailhead and be ready to hit the trail by 8:20am.

INCLUDES

• Naturalist Guide & award-winning interpretation

• Transportation departing from our office

• Use of an AdvenChair for those with mobility needs

  • If you have multiple guests with adaptive needs, please inquire!

PLEASE BRING

• Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen (if needed)

• Layers: warm clothing including a shell jacket for variable weather

• Hydration: Water

• Miscellaneous Gear: Snacks, camera, daypack (optional)

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.

Please watch the video below to see how you and your team will operate the AdvenChair to maneuver through uneven terrain and go where no chair has gone before!

DETAILS

$110 per person
For scholarship opportunities, please inquire

TOUR TIME:
8:00am - 1:00pm
We will depart from our office at 8:00am, arriving at Shevlin Park at 8:30am. We will depart Shevlin Park at 12:30pm, arriving back at our office at 1:00pm.

Transportation: We recommend utilizing Wanderlust’s transportation, departing from our office. For those with mobility challenges, our vehicles are not equipped with lifts. If your vehicle is set up for your needs and comfort, you’re welcome to meet us at the tour location.
For those utilizing their own transportation, please meet at Shevlin Park - South Parking Lot and be ready to hit the trail by 8:20am.

INCLUDES

• Naturalist Guide & award-winning interpretation

• Transportation departing from our office

• Use of an AdvenChair for those with mobility needs

  • If you have multiple guests with adaptive needs, please inquire!

PLEASE BRING

• Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen (if needed)

• Layers: warm clothing including a shell jacket for variable weather

• Hydration: Water

• Miscellaneous Gear: Snacks, camera, daypack (optional)

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.

Please watch the video below to see how you and your team will operate the AdvenChair to maneuver through uneven terrain and go where no chair has gone before!

DETAILS

$210 per person

Tour Time: 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM | Sat. Aug 30th, 2025

Transportation: We recommend utilizing Wanderlust’s transportation, departing from our office. For those with mobility challenges, our vehicles are not equipped with lifts. If your vehicle is set up for your needs and comfort, you’re welcome to meet us at the tour location.
For those utilizing their own transportation, please meet at North Crater Lake Trailhead/ Sno Park and be ready to hit the trail by 9:30am.

INCLUDES

• Naturalist guide & award-winning interpretation

• Lunch

• Transportation: Departing from our office

• National Park entrance fee

PLEASE BRING

• Layers: Dress weather appropriate. Recommended to bring a warm jacket and gloves for variable weather

• Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen

• Footwear: Sturdy Shoes

• Miscellaneous gear: Water bottle, snacks if desired, camera, day pack

Tour Minimums:
The minimum total guest requirement for this tour is 8 people. We very much expect that minimum to be met but in the event we do not, we will reach out 2 weeks prior to the event if the minimum has not been met.

DETAILS

$110 per person
For scholarship opportunities, please inquire

TOUR TIME:
8:00am - 1:00pm
We will depart from our office at 8:00am, arriving at Paulina Creek at 8:30am. We will depart Paulina Creek at about 12:30pm, arriving back at our office at 1:00pm.

Transportation: We recommend utilizing Wanderlust’s transportation, departing from our office. For those with mobility challenges, our vehicles are not equipped with lifts. If your vehicle is set up for your needs and comfort, you’re welcome to meet us at the tour location.
For those utilizing their own transportation, please meet at McKay Crossing Campground and be ready to hit the trail by 8:30am.

INCLUDES

• Naturalist Guide & award-winning interpretation

• Transportation departing from our office

• Use of an AdvenChair for those with mobility needs

  • If you have multiple guests with adaptive needs, please inquire!

PLEASE BRING

• Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen (if needed)

• Layers: warm clothing including a shell jacket for variable weather

• Hydration: Water

• Miscellaneous Gear: Snacks, camera, daypack (optional)

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.

Please watch the video below to see how you and your team will operate the AdvenChair to maneuver through uneven terrain and go where no chair has gone before!

DETAILS

$130 per person
For scholarship opportunities, please inquire

TOUR TIME:
7:15pm - 12:15am
We will depart from our office at 7:15pm, arriving at Fort Rock at 8:25pm. We will depart Fort Rock at 11:00pm, arriving back at our office at 12:00am.

Transportation: We recommend utilizing Wanderlust’s transportation, departing from our office. For those with mobility challenges, our vehicles are not equipped with lifts. If your vehicle is set up for your needs and comfort, you’re welcome to meet us at the tour location.
For those utilizing their own transportation, please meet at the Fort Rock State Natural Area and be ready to hit the trail by 8:15pm.

INCLUDES

• Naturalist Guide & award-winning interpretation

• Transportation departing from our office

• Use of an AdvenChair for those with mobility needs

  • If you have multiple guests with adaptive needs, please inquire!

• Drinks & Dessert: Hot cocoa & a local treat from Sparrow Bakery.

• Wanderlust Tours will provide all guests with headlamps

PLEASE BRING

• Layers: warm clothing including a shell jacket for variable weather. Temps will drop when the sun goes down

• Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen (if needed)

• Hydration: Water

• Miscellaneous Gear: Snacks, camera, daypack (optional)

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.

Please watch the video below to see how you and your team will operate the AdvenChair to maneuver through uneven terrain and go where no chair has gone before!

Tumalo Mountain Hike

Venture into the heart of the Cascade Mountain Range, a volcanic chain that sweeps through the pacific northwest. Our 3 mile hike will take us up 1,600 feet to Tumalo Mountain’s incredible 7,800 foot summit. This shield volcano sits right next to Mt. Bachelor, a great spot for your naturalist guide to highlight the region’s geology from what is perhaps the most impressive view of the Central Oregon Cascades. 

Oregon Badlands Wilderness Hike

The recently designated Badlands Wilderness area is ripe with mature, stoic juniper trees and modest rock outcrops that provide vegetative screening and plenty of solitude. The Flatiron Trail that we will be exploring is a two-track trail that skirts along the flank of the Badlands shield volcano, gently descending to a rock outcrop known as Flatiron Rock. Here, one can explore a cracked volcanic ridge that feels almost lunar-like in nature.

Paulina Creek Hike

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.

Canoe & Kayak Tours

Central Oregon’s local lakes and rivers are truly spectacular, filled with crisp, clear water that serves as habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. Whether you’re craving daytime adventure in the sun or want to immerse yourself in our incredible night skies, we can put together an incredible paddle tour for you and your group!

For those with mobility challenges that do not impact their ability to paddle a canoe, or kayak, we can facilitate paddling adventures on the Cascade Lakes or Deschutes River.

Use of AdvenChair not needed for paddling tours

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