Candy B. Harrington

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Timber Creek Overlook at Kolob Canyons, Utah

The Other Side of Zion

June 24, 2023

As one of Utah’s most popular attractions, Zion National Park is inundated with visitors from spring to fall. In fact, it’s so crowded that the powers-that-be instituted a free wheelchair-accessible shuttle-bus system through Zion Canyon, in order to lessen the … Read More

Wheelchair-Accessible Balloon Flights for Everyone

June 21, 2023

At first glance, a hot air balloon doesn’t look to be very wheelchair-accessible. That’s because you usually have to be able to walk and climb into the gondola (basket) to board it. And although most mainstream balloon flights are not … Read More

Wheelchair-Accessible Murphys Wine Tasting

June 18, 2023

Calaveras County played an integral part in the California Gold Rush, as folks flocked to the area in hopes of striking it rich. Today the 49ers are long gone; however there’s another rush in this famous county — a wine … Read More

Calaveras County Museums Worth a Stop

June 16, 2023

Located in the heart of California’s gold country, Calaveras County is chock full of wild west history. From Mark Twain’s famous jumping frog, to pop-up gold rush towns, and even a guest appearance or two by Kit Carson, there’s no … Read More

Calaveras Big Trees for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers

June 14, 2023

Make no mistake about it, California can have some brutal winters. Take 2017, for example. Between a record rainfall, mudslides and a late season snow it was definitely a challenge for many mountain communities. And unfortunately there were a few … Read More

Explore Carson Valley — Lake Tahoe’s Eastern Neighbor

June 11, 2023

Located in the Eastern Sierras, Carson Valley is just a 30-minute drive from Lake Tahoe. That said, while many visitors flock to the popular lakeshore, most folks entirely overlook this historic and scenic slice of western Nevada. So if you … Read More

Wheelchair Access Information on NYC Theaters

June 11, 2023

If you’d like to see a Broadway show, but aren’t sure which theaters are wheelchair accessible, then surf on over to Theatre Access NYC (www.theatreaccess.nyc) for the low down on access in the Big Apple’s theaters. This new … Read More

2023 Utah Shakespeare Festival

June 8, 2023

Held in Cedar City, the 2023 Utah Shakespeare Festival will feature seven plays in three theaters. “Our 2023 season is full of beloved classics and bold stories — most of them new to Festival audiences,” said Derek Charles Livingston, interim … Read More

Visit Ironstone Vineyards

June 5, 2023

Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills, just 133 miles east of San Francisco, Calaveras County is the perfect spot to slip away for a weekend wine tasting getaway. The pace is slower than some of the more famous California wine … Read More

All Terrain Wheelchair in Rocky Mountain National Park

June 4, 2023

Thanks to a generous donation from the Sam Schneider Legacy Foundation, the Rocky Mountain Conservancy now has a GRIT Freedom Wheelchair to loan visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park. Initially the Foundation offered this all-terrain wheelchair to former Conservancy employee … Read More

Enjoy the Courtwood Inn While Touring California Gold Country

June 2, 2023

Located a little over two hours from Sacramento, the tiny town of Murphys is barely a blip on the map. And although that’s not such a good thing if you need the services of a metropolitan city, it’s just what … Read More

Free Loaner Track Chairs in South Carolina

May 30, 2023

After a hunting accident left Jake Beisecker with a spinal cord injury, he was determined to continue his active outdoor lifestyle. While he was in rehabilitation at Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Jake discovered a mobility device that could make that … Read More

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Candy B. Harrington

About Candy B. Harrington

Posts by Candy B. Harrington:

The Other Side of Zion

Wheelchair-Accessible Balloon Flights for Everyone

Wheelchair-Accessible Murphys Wine Tasting

Calaveras County Museums Worth a Stop

Calaveras Big Trees for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers

Explore Carson Valley — Lake Tahoe’s Eastern Neighbor

Wheelchair Access Information on NYC Theaters

2023 Utah Shakespeare Festival

Visit Ironstone Vineyards

All Terrain Wheelchair in Rocky Mountain National Park

Enjoy the Courtwood Inn While Touring California Gold Country

Free Loaner Track Chairs in South Carolina

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