Candy B. Harrington
Posts by Candy B. Harrington:
Zion Lodge Boasts Wheelchair Accessible Cabin with a View
As the only in-park lodging option Zion Lodge (www.zionlodge.com) is a popular choice for visitors to Zion National Park. This historic property was originally constructed in the 1920s, but it was destroyed by a fire in 1966. Although … Read More
Enjoy a Spring Road Trip to Big Bend National Park
Named for the giant Rio Grande bend that carves out its southern border, Big Bend National Park is located more than 100 miles from the nearest freeway, hospital or shopping mall. And spring is the ideal time to visit this … Read More
A Romantic Wheelchair-Accessible Yosemite Retreat
There’s no better place to enjoy a romantic February getaway than at The Ahwahnee (https://www.travelyosemite.com/lodging/the-ahwahnee/) in Yosemite National Park. The site of fairy tale weddings and grand holiday celebrations, this historic property boasts a subtle mix of Art … Read More
Stay and Play in Wheelchair-Accessible Hendy Woods
Located in sleepy Mendocino County, just east of the hamlet of Philo, Hendy Woods State Park (www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=438) is home to an off-the-beaten-path wheelchair-accessible redwood grove. And although it’s easy to pass by this secluded park, it’s definitely worth … Read More
Merced National Wildlife Refuge Abounds with Wintering Waterfowl
Located on over 10,000 acres of wetlands and native grasslands, the Merced National Wildlife Refuge (www.fws.gov/Refuge/Merced/) welcomes an influx of migratory waterfowl during the winter months. This land was set aside as a refuge in the 1950s, … Read More
Sleep with the Animals in the Sonoma Serengeti
Generally speaking, you’re not likely to spot a giraffe or catch a glimpse of a lemur while overnighting in rural Sonoma County – that is unless you decide to bed down at Safari West (www.safariwest.com), a 400-acre wildlife … Read More