Candy B. Harrington

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Grand Canyon in April?

February 22, 2023

I’m going to go to Las Vegas in April and I was thinking of visiting the Grand Canyon. How are the views and the access on the North Rim? I was thinking about spending the night – do they have

Fort Worth Cultural District Boasts Diverse Museum Offerings

February 21, 2023

Known as the Museum Capital of the Southwest, Fort Worth boasts a robust collection of museums in its cultural district. Be it art, science or even a little cowgirl culture, there’s something for everyone in this former rough-and-tumble cowtown. The … Read More

The East Terrace at Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim

Wheelchair Access Upgrades Abound on Grand Canyon’s North Rim

February 20, 2023

The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is often overlooked by visitors; in fact only about 10% of folks that flock to the more popular South Rim actually venture up north. The result is a more relaxed and less … Read More

Wheelchair Access at the New Orleans Jazz Fest

February 18, 2023

As the official site of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival (www.nojazzfest.com), as well as the legendary birthplace of jazz, the Big Easy beckons music-lovers from around the world every spring. Jazz Fest celebrates the music and … Read More

New Pinellas County Mobi-Mats

February 13, 2023

Thanks to the addition of two new Mobi-Mats in St. Pete Beach, wheelchair-users and slow walkers can now fully enjoy Pinellas County beaches. Instead of getting stuck in the sand, wheelchair-users can just roll over it on the rubber Mobi-Mats. … Read More

Wheelchair-Accessible Hot Springs in New Zealand

February 11, 2023

Known as Middle Earth to many, New Zealand’s diverse landscape was a natural choice for the filming of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. And it’s that same natural diversity that draws visitors to this unique thermal wonderland. From mud … Read More

Cabin in the Woods at Mirror Lake State Park, Wisconsin

A Wheelchair-Accessible Wisconsin Lakeside Cabin

February 10, 2023

Located in Mirror Lake State Park (dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/mirrorlake) just three miles south of Wisconsin Dells, the Cabin in the Woods not only offers good access, but it also includes some extra adaptive equipment. And it’s not like it costs … Read More

Escape to the Monterey Peninsula

February 8, 2023

Located on the Monterey Peninsula, Asilomar Conference Center (www.visitasilomar.com) dates back to 1913, when it opened its doors as a YWCA leadership camp. Over the years the 107-acre beachfront campus morphed into a full service conference facility. That … Read More