Candy B. Harrington

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Wheelchair-Accessible Hamburg Resources

March 23, 2020

In an effort to assist wheelchair-users and slow walkers, Hamburg Tourismus GmbH offers two excellent travel planning resources. At the top of the list is the information-filled website at www.barrierefrei-hh.de, which contains everything from airport access details to resources … Read More

Wheelchair-Accessible Yellowstone — Six Insider Tips for A Perfectly Accessible Visit

March 18, 2020

A trip to Yellowstone National Park is a definite bucket list item; and the good news is, there are many wheelchair-accessible trails and attractions in America’s first national park. And although everyone knows there’s an accessible boardwalk at Old Faithful, … Read More

Civilian Conservation Corps cabin 1 at Myaka State Park

Wheelchair-Accessible Myakka River Cabin

March 16, 2020

President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1933, and over the next eight years members worked feverishly on a variety of construction projects on public lands across America. Today the legacy of this long disbanded workforce … Read More

Wheelchair-Accessible London Tours

March 14, 2020

Whether your stopping in London for a short layover, or spending a whole week there, Visit London Taxi Tours (www.visitlondontaxitours.com) offers a wide variety of wheelchair-accessible tours. The tours are conducted in new London electric taxis that are … Read More

Wheelchair-Accessible Road Trip Ideas

March 8, 2020

My dad is 73 and my mom is 72, and I’d love take them on a short road trip. My dad has ALS and uses a manual wheelchair, and he can usually manage transfers with assistance. We live in Indianapolis,

wheelchair-accessible petroglyphs; photo showing ancient petroglyphs on boulders

Wheelchair-Accessible Petroglyphs in Southern Arizona

March 8, 2020

Located in the middle of the Sonoran Desert, Painted Rock Petroglyph Site (www.blm.gov/visit/painted-rock-petroglyph-site) is worth a stop on any Southern Arizona road trip. And since it’s just a short hop off the interstate, it makes a nice break … Read More

Dragon sculpture by Ricardo Breceda in Borego Springs, California

Public Art Roundup

March 1, 2020

Be it a road trip or a walking tour, public art crawls are fun ways to learn about new areas, and enjoy some cool scenery along the way. They’re also just-what-the-doctor-ordered for people-watchers. You can’t beat the price either — … Read More

Five Reasons to Stay in a National Park Lodge

February 23, 2020

An overnight stay at a national park lodge is an excellent way to make the most of any national park visit. Although some lodgings outside national parks tout their offerings as more affordable than the in-park properties, that’s not always … Read More

Visit New Mexico’s Very Large Array – Remote But Wheelchair-Accessible

February 18, 2020

Located in the middle of nowhere, it takes a bit of effort to get to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory Very Large Array (VLA). That said it’s definitely worth a detour if you find yourself tooling down Interstate 25, between … Read More

Wheelchair Accessible Paragliding in New Zealand

February 13, 2020

If you’ve ever dreamed of flying high in a paraglider, but figured it was impossible because you’re in a wheelchair, then think again. Thanks to the ingenuity and determination of Jezza Williams, accessible paragliding is now possible down in New … Read More

New Access Guide Highlights Wheelchair-Accessible National Park Lodges

February 8, 2020

Candy Harrington’s recently released access guide — Barrier-Free Travel; National Park Lodges for Wheelers and Slow Walkers — offers helpful lodging information for disabled travelers. Not only does this handy resource include access details on 52 national park lodges in … Read More

Located on the rugged Northern California coast, this historic inn features a wheelchair-accessible suite with a gorgeous ocean view. Enjoy the sunset on the large balcony and order up room service for a romantic dinner. A Romantic Retreat on the Mendocino Coast

Thirteen Romantic Inns, Hotels, Cabins and Retreats for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers

February 4, 2020

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about a romantic getaway with that certain special someone. With that in mind, here are a lucky 13 wheelchair-accessible choices – from hotels and inns, to cabins, resorts … Read More

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Candy B. Harrington

About Candy B. Harrington

Posts by Candy B. Harrington:

Wheelchair-Accessible Hamburg Resources

Wheelchair-Accessible Yellowstone — Six Insider Tips for A Perfectly Accessible Visit

Wheelchair-Accessible Myakka River Cabin

Wheelchair-Accessible London Tours

Wheelchair-Accessible Road Trip Ideas

Wheelchair-Accessible Petroglyphs in Southern Arizona

Public Art Roundup

Five Reasons to Stay in a National Park Lodge

Visit New Mexico’s Very Large Array – Remote But Wheelchair-Accessible

Wheelchair Accessible Paragliding in New Zealand

New Access Guide Highlights Wheelchair-Accessible National Park Lodges

Thirteen Romantic Inns, Hotels, Cabins and Retreats for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers

Travel Tools

Flying with a Wheelchair? Always Remember the CRO

Accessible Krakow Tours

Flying With a Service Animal? Here’s What You Need to Know

How to get a Lifetime National Park Pass

10 Tips for an Affordable and Accessible Road Trip

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