Known as the birthplace of the Mighty Mississippi, Itasca State Park (www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/itasca/index.html) is located 230 miles northwest of Minneapolis. Here, on the serene waters of Lake Itasca, the Mississippi River begins its 2,552-mile winding journey down to the … Read More
Dubbed “a wheelchair friendly guide to the world’s most livable city,” Freewheel Weekends (www.freewheelweekends.com.au/) includes loads of access information about attractions and activities in Melbourne. From rooftop bars, galleries and vegetarian restaurants, to markets, beer gardens and brew … Read More
Located in Northwestern Virginia, Shenandoah National Park encompasses nearly 200,000 acres of protected lands, including 79,000 acres of wilderness, and a slice of the Appalachian Trail. Truly you don’t even have to get out of your car to enjoy Shenandoah’s … Read More
Located 15 miles from Tupper Lake in upstate New York, John Dillon Park (www.paulsmiths.edu/johndillonpark/) is a fully accessible Adirondack wilderness facility. This purpose-built camp, which is the result of a partnership between International Paper and Paul Smith’s College, … Read More
If a trip to Greece is on your bucket list, but you’re hesitant because you don’t think it’s accessible, think again. Then surf on over to Greece 4 All (www.greece4all.eu) and start planning your wheelchair-accessible holiday. A project … Read More
Perched on a bluff above the Pacific Ocean, Mendocino Grove (mendocinogrove.com) offers visitors a chance to sleep beneath towering redwoods, and enjoy all that Mother Nature has to offer. But this isn’t your standard pitch a tent and … Read More
Located about 4 hours north of Minneapolis, Lake Bemidji State Park (www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00205#homepage) offers a welcome escape from the urban jungle. Filled with pine forests, this popular park also boasts a bog that’s home to some of the state’s … Read More