Candy B. Harrington

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Accessible Nepal

October 28, 2022

If a trip to Nepal is in your future, then check out the offerings of Accessible Nepal (accessiblenepal.com). Based in Kathmandu, this local agency is the only tour operator in the country that offers wheelchair-accessible tours and excursions. … Read More

Six Scenic — and Wheelchair Accessible — National Park Drives

October 26, 2022

There’s no better way to explore our national parks than by car. You can travel at your own pace, stop whenever the spirit moves you, and seek out wheelchair-accessible sites. With that in mind, check out these six scenic national … Read More

Mary Todd Lincoln’s Lexington

October 24, 2022

Although Mary Todd Lincoln spent the bulk of her married life in Springfield, Illinois, her girlhood home was Lexington, Kentucky. She lived in the Todd Family home on West Main Street in Lexington until she was 21, when she then … Read More

A Chilling Look at Old Montana Prison

October 20, 2022

Located in rural Deer Lodge, Old Montana Prison has a long and gruesome history. Built in 1871, the facility was often overcrowded and prisoners faced harsh living conditions and brutal punishment. After a 1912 attempted escape left Deputy Warden John … Read More

Montana Auto Museum Definitely Worth a Stop

October 16, 2022

Located in Deer Lodge, the Montana Auto Museum is a step above you average car collection. First off, it’s extensive, as it includes over 180 cars from the 1880’s to the 1970’s. They’re not pieces of junk either; in fact … Read More

Wheelchair-Accessible Cottage on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

October 16, 2022

Located on the south shore of Lake Superior, about 1.5-miles west on Ontonagon, Miller’s Cottages (https://www.millerscottages.com/) boasts 15 secluded mountain cabins nestled in a verdant forest. It’s the perfect place to get away from the city, and an … Read More

Arial view of Clifton Beach in Cape Town, South Africa

Enjoy a Wheelchair-Accessible South African Safari

October 8, 2022

If you are considering taking a wheelchair-accessible South African Safari, then check out some of Epic Enabled’s offerings. This South African-based company conducts all their tours in lift-equipped or ramped vehicles with wheelchair tie-downs. The multi-day safaris and tours include … Read More

Miami Beach Offers Free Power Beach Wheelchairs

October 8, 2022

Miami Beach now offers free loaner manual and power beach wheelchairs at a number of beach locations. They are available on a first-come basis from 9 AM to 6 PM from February to October, and from 9 AM to 4:30 … Read More

Cruise Beverage Packages — Are They Right for You?

October 5, 2022

Most of the major cruise lines sell alcoholic beverage packages that include drinks for the duration of the cruise. Are they a good deal? Well, quite frankly that depends on your alcohol consumption. Contrary to popular belief you don’t have … Read More

Located near the Yosemite Chapel, this .15-mile boardwalk offers some great views of the surrounding granite faces, and a glance at Yosemite Falls in the distance. Even better -- the free park shuttle stops near the trailhead. The boardwalk, which is wide, level and very accessible, loops through a meadow near the Merced River. Alternatively, If you

Six Wheelchair-Accessible Trails in California National Parks

October 5, 2022

California is chocked full of beautiful hiking trails. And although some traverse mountain ridges, while others wind around rocky outcroppings, there are also a good number of wheelchair-accessible options available. And there’s no better place to find them than in … Read More

Mount Rushmore and the Avenue of the Flags

Mount Rushmore and More — For Wheelchair-users and Slow Walkers

October 5, 2022

Although Mount Rushmore is the centerpiece attraction in South Dakota’s Black Hills, there’s much more to see in this often overlooked vacation spot. Truth be told, most folks haven’t a clue of what the area has to offer. In fact … Read More

When Your Travel Plans Go Awry: How to Effectively Complain

The Hotel Gave Away Your Accessible Room? Practice Self-Advocacy

September 30, 2022

Have you ever arrived at a hotel, reservation in hand, only to discover that the hotel gave away your accessible room? Or worse yet, been told by a reservation agent that they cannot reserve a specific accessible room for you? … Read More

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Candy B. Harrington

About Candy B. Harrington

Posts by Candy B. Harrington:

Accessible Nepal

Six Scenic — and Wheelchair Accessible — National Park Drives

Mary Todd Lincoln’s Lexington

A Chilling Look at Old Montana Prison

Montana Auto Museum Definitely Worth a Stop

Wheelchair-Accessible Cottage on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Enjoy a Wheelchair-Accessible South African Safari

Miami Beach Offers Free Power Beach Wheelchairs

Cruise Beverage Packages — Are They Right for You?

Six Wheelchair-Accessible Trails in California National Parks

Mount Rushmore and More — For Wheelchair-users and Slow Walkers

The Hotel Gave Away Your Accessible Room? Practice Self-Advocacy

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10 Tips for an Affordable and Accessible Road Trip

The Hotel Gave Away Your Accessible Room? Practice Self-Advocacy