Candy B. Harrington
Posts by Candy B. Harrington:
Georgia State Parks Offer Track Chairs
Thanks to a partnership between the Aimee Copeland Foundation (aimeecopelandfoundation.org) and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (gastateparks.org), many Georgia State Parks offer track chairs to disabled visitors. These all terrain wheelchairs are fitted with tank … Read More
New San Antonio Water Taxi Improves River Walk Wheelchair Access
When construction first began on San Antonio’s River Walk (https://www.sanantonioriverwalk.com/) in 1939, wheelchair access wasn’t even a consideration. After all, it was a different time back then — a time when President Roosevelt didn’t want to be photographed … Read More
Eagles and Agriculture Return to Carson Valley
Every January Carson Valley celebrates the annual return of the bald eagles, with a four-day extravaganza known as Eagles and Agriculture (www.carsonvalleynv.org/eagles-ag). Hosted by the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce, the 2023 festival will run from January 26 … Read More
Bat Flights at Carlsbad Caverns
Although the wonders down under in Carlsbad Caverns (https://www.nps.gov/cave/index.htm) are certainly worth exploring in detail, there’s another natural phenomena that you don’t want to miss topside. The bats. That’s right, I said bats –200,000 to 500,000 of them … Read More
Explore Carlsbad Caverns in a Wheelchair
Editor’s Note: Timed entrance tickets are required for all visitors to the cave at Carlsbad Caverns. This is in addition to any national park entry pass. Tickets are available at https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/234637/ticket/10086811.
Known as the granddaddy of caves, Carlsbad Caverns (… Read More
