Because nature doesn’t have to be visual to be unforgettable.
Ginny Goes is a series about getting outside and into wild spaces, with your ears, your hands, your whole self, even if your eyes can’t do the heavy lifting.
It’s grounded in how Ginny McKnight experiences the outdoors: through sound, smell, texture, temperature, and the occasional spider web across the face. She’s legally blind, a lifelong naturalist, and completely unbothered by what anyone expects of her.
This isn’t a story about “overcoming.” It’s about showing up to the woods as you are: curious, careful, and ready to trip over a cypress root for science.
What It Is
- First-person trips into Louisiana’s swamps, trails, and backroads, described through sound, feel, and real-time chaos
- Wildlife IDs that focus on calls, behavior, and vibe (not blurry shapes in binoculars)
- Audio logs and sound maps
- Gear guides that don’t assume you’re made of money
- A growing library of blind- and low-vision-friendly field content
What It’s Not
- Glossy “nature is healing” videos with sad piano music
- Another bird app that says “look for the white eye ring”
- Pity, fluff, or “inspiring blind girl” content
- Boring
Who It’s For
- Blind and low-vision folks who want to explore nature without needing to see it
- Birders, herpers, hikers, and bug nerds who are tired of inaccessible tools
- Teachers, families, and field leaders who want to bring more people along
- Anyone who wants to slow down and notice the world differently
Why It Exists
Because Ginny’s been outside her whole life. She was catching frogs before she could spell them and telling birds apart by voice before she knew other people used field guides.
Every time we’re out and someone new finds out she’s blind, they say the same thing:
“Wait… you’re out here too?”
Yes. Yes, she is. And she’s taking you with her.
Meet Ginny
Ginny McKnight is a field naturalist and a lifelong Louisianan. She’s not here to prove anything. She’s here because nature’s always been home, and because access shouldn’t be optional.
Ginny’s favorite sound is the low chuck of a bronze frog under a dock. Least favorite? Brandy yelling, “Run!”
Want to Support the Work?
Ginny Goes is free to access. It always will be. But it takes time, gear, and gallons of gas to make.
If you want to help us grow the project, here’s how you can pitch in:
- Donate to North Louisiana Wildlife: We’re not a nonprofit, but we are broke.
- Sponsor an episode: Schools, accessibility orgs, local shops welcome
- Send gear: We accept used voice recorders, field audio equipment, adaptive tools, and anything that helps us keep moving
- Spread the word: Especially with other blind folks, teachers, outdoor educators, and people who’ve felt left out of the woods
No memberships. No tote bags. Just more stories, more sound, and more chances to get outside.