Candy B. Harrington

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The Truth About Wheelchair Accessible Airline Lavatories

October 6, 2018

To the uninitiated it would seem that accessible airline lavatories should have roughly the same access features as those on the terra firma. Unfortunately that’s not the case, and this lack of comparable access has caught many a first-time flyer … Read More

The Eiffel Tower with fireworks on Bastille Day

Free Wheelchair Accessible Paris Tours

September 30, 2018

If a trip to the City of Lights is in your future, then be sure and sign up for a free accessible Paris Greeter Tour. These free walks, which are organized by volunteers, are conducted in French and English. They … Read More

Accessible Barcelona Resource

September 23, 2018

If a trip to Barcelona is in your future, be sure to contact the folks at Barcelona Special Travel (www.barcelonaspecialtraveler.com), the city’s first receptive travel agency that specializes in accessible tourism. They can book accessible hotels suited to … Read More

Discover Appalachian Heritage in Northeastern Georgia’s Foxfire Museum

September 18, 2018

The Foxfire movement — named for a local glowing fungus — began back in 1966, as a student magazine at Rabun Gapn – Nacoochee School. The original goal of the project was to preserve the heritage and history of the … Read More

Air Travel Tips for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers

September 14, 2018

Travel by its very nature requires a good amount of preparation, especially when it includes air travel. Factor a disability into that equation and the complexity increases. With that in mind, here are a few things for wheelchair-users and slow … Read More

Paddle Share Station at Pickerel Lake, Minnesota

St. Paul Paddle Share Offers Wheelchair Accessible Kayaks

September 2, 2018

If you’re headed to St. Paul, MN this fall and would like to explore Pickerel Lake, then check out the Paddle Share Station. Located in Lilydale Regional Park, this new location offers single-person and tandem kayak rentals, as well as … Read More

View of the Smokey Mountains from Eagles View Cabin

A Wheelchair Accessible Smoky Mountain Day Trip

September 1, 2018

Although there’s no shortage of fun attractions in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, sometimes it’s nice to take a break from the city. Fortunately these popular tourist hubs are just a stone’s throw away from the incredibility scenic Great Smoky Mountains … Read More

New National Park Access Guide Features Yosemite Improvements

August 15, 2018

With the reopening of the Mariposa Grove this summer, Yosemite National Park unveiled a natural area that’s both free of commercial operations, and accessible to wheelchair-users and slow walkers. And those features are highlighted in the second edition of Candy … Read More

Explore Route 66 History at this Trio of Kingman Museums

August 10, 2018

Christened in 1926, Route 66 ran from Chicago to Los Angeles, and became the first official route in America’s fledgling Interstate Highway System. During the boom days small towns and roadside rests thrived along the Mother Road, which largely paralleled … Read More

LIRR Port Washington Branch train, led by M7 #7799, enters the Flushing station.

NY’s LIRR Upgrades Wheelchair Access Program

August 2, 2018

Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) recently announced the expansion of their LIRR Care program, for passengers who require assistance boarding trains. Previously the Call Ahead program allowed customers to call three hours in advance to request station assistance at all … Read More

Pictured Rocks and Stunning Views Dot Lake Superior’s Southern Shore

July 30, 2018

Although the Lake Superior shoreline is certainly picturesque, one section stands head-and-shoulders above the rest. Located on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (www.nps.gov/piro) extends for 42 miles, from Munising to Grand Marais, and features a diverse … Read More

A Wheelchair-Accessible Refuge on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

July 30, 2018

Sometimes an off-the-beaten-track find is well worth the journey. Such is the case with Wildlife Refuge Cabins (www.wildliferefugecabins.com). The brainchild of avid snowmobilers David and Lori Sleeman, this remote property is located on Highway 26, five miles south … Read More

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Candy B. Harrington

About Candy B. Harrington

Posts by Candy B. Harrington:

The Truth About Wheelchair Accessible Airline Lavatories

Free Wheelchair Accessible Paris Tours

Accessible Barcelona Resource

Discover Appalachian Heritage in Northeastern Georgia’s Foxfire Museum

Air Travel Tips for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers

St. Paul Paddle Share Offers Wheelchair Accessible Kayaks

A Wheelchair Accessible Smoky Mountain Day Trip

New National Park Access Guide Features Yosemite Improvements

Explore Route 66 History at this Trio of Kingman Museums

NY’s LIRR Upgrades Wheelchair Access Program

Pictured Rocks and Stunning Views Dot Lake Superior’s Southern Shore

A Wheelchair-Accessible Refuge on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

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