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Small Towns — Midpines, California

Small Towns — Midpines, California

Midpines, California Population 1,204 Last but certainly not least, Midpines makes a great stop on a Yosemite road trip — plus it’s the perfect home base for day trips to the park. And there are not one, but two wheelchair-accessible properties in town. The Yosemite Bug (www.yosemitebug.com) tops the list, as this rustic mountain resort offers a wheelchair-accessible room that’s furnished with two queen beds and has a bathroom with a roll-in shower. And if you’d like to try something different, AutoCamp Yosemite (emerginghorizons.com/new-yosemite-autocamp-features-custom-designed-wheelchair-accessible-airstreams) offers several accessible glamping options. Their custom built wheelchair-accessible X Suite is reminiscent of an upscale RV. It’s furnished with a small galley, and includes a queen-sized bed and a bathroom with a roll-in shower. Alternatively they also have two accessible Classic Suites and an fully furnished accessible glamping tent. And the YARTS (yarts.com) shuttle stops at both properties, which allows folks to sit back and enjoy the ride to the park, and skip the sometimes long entrance lines.

Accessible room at the Yosemite Bug

Midpines, California

Population 1,204

Last but certainly not least, Midpines makes a great stop on a Yosemite road trip — plus it’s the perfect home base for day trips to the park. And there … Read More

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Small Towns — Darwin, Minnesota

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Largest ball of twine rolled by one man

Darwin, Minnesota

Population 373

This little burg makes a memorable stop on any road trip along Minnesota’s Highway 12. Darwin’s claim to fame is that it’s home to the largest ball of … Read More

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Small Towns — Hiltons, Virginia

Small Towns — Hiltons, Virginia

Hiltons, Virginia Population 1,688 Located in Southwest Virginia, the Crooked Road is a 200-mile music heritage trail, that winds through the Appalachian Mountains. Along the route you’ll find major music venues and heritage sites that highlight the traditional gospel, blue grass and mountain music of the region. And Hiltons is a required stop on any Crooked Road adventure, as it’s the location of the Carter Family Fold (/www.carterfamilyfold.org). Located on the AP and Sara Carter homestead, this concert venue is famous for its Saturday night performances, and in keeping with tradition, only acoustic instruments are allowed, and alcohol is prohibited. The energy however, is ever present. Access is good throughout the complex, and accessible seating is available up front. The shows are quite affordable — usually just $10 — and the people-watching is top notch. It’s a great stop on any Appalachia road trip. Unfortunately there are no hotels in Hiltons, so plan to overnight in nearby Bristol.

Whitetop Mountain Band performs at The Carter Family Fold

Hiltons, Virginia

Population 1,688

Located in Southwest Virginia, the Crooked Road is a 200-mile music heritage trail, that winds through the Appalachian Mountains. Along the route you’ll find major music venues … Read More

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Small Towns — Fanning Springs, Florida

Small Towns — Fanning Springs, Florida

Fanning Springs, Florida Population 1,009 Fanning Springs is a great place to get away from the city. And there’s no better place to stay than in the state park cabins. One two bedroom cabin is wheelchair-accessible, and it includes a full kitchen and a bathroom with a roll-in shower. It also has a large wrap around screened porch that’s furnished with a picnic table, a swing, three rocking chairs and a small side table. And for added comfort on warm evenings, it’s also equipped with ceiling fans. There’s also an accessible boardwalk that winds through a cypress swamp at Fanning Springs State Park (emerginghorizons.com/a-fanning-springs-getaway), just a short walk from the cabin. The Palmetto Nature Trail, which winds through the forest, may also be doable for some wheelchair-users. And don’t’ miss the 32-mile Nature Coast Trail, which features barrier-free access along its length, with a trailhead just across the street for the state park.

Fanning Springs State Park

Fanning Springs, Florida

Population 1,009

Fanning Springs is a great place to get away from the city. And there’s no better place to stay than in the state park cabins. One two bedroom cabin is wheelchair-accessible, … Read More

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Small Towns — Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Small Towns — Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania Population 4,633 Billed as one of the most beautiful small towns in America, Jim Thorpe was named after the 1953 Olympic medal winner, James Francis Thorpe. And although the town does have some access problems, with a shortage of curb-cuts and accessible sidewalks, it’s worth a stop for a ride on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway (www.lgsry.com). There’s accessible parking at the station, with level access to the ticket window. Lift boarding is available for the coach car or the open-air car, and wheelchair-users can stay in their own wheelchair or transfer to a seat for the 70-minute narrated tour. The train travels into Lehigh Gorge State Park, with plenty of scenic views along the way. And if you’d like a closer look at the scenery after the excursion, there’s a 2.5-mile section of the Lehigh Gorge Trail that’s wheelchair-accessible. This paved multiuse trail runs alongside the river, and it’s especially beautiful in the fall.

Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Population 4,633

Billed as one of the most beautiful small towns in America, Jim Thorpe was named after the 1953 Olympic medal winner, James Francis Thorpe. And although the town does have some … Read More

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Small Towns — Abita Springs, Louisiana

Small Towns — Abita Springs, Louisiana

Abita Springs, Louisiana Population 2,540 Abita Springs makes a good stop on any New Orleans road trip, as it’s just a short causeway drive away, on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. Start you visit with a stop at the totally obscure Abita Mystery House. From an alien RV and a beer bottle wall to a house covered in pottery shards, you never know what the owner will add to this growing collection of oddities. And aside from a few cracks in the sidewalk, there’s good access to most of the museum, including a large accessible bathroom in the gift shop. Of course no visit to the area is complete without a stop at the Abita Brewing Company (abita.com), located just up the road in Covington. Not only is there barrier-free access to the visitor center, but there’s also good wheelchair access on the half-hour plant tour. Even better, the tours all end with four four-ounce tastings.

The Abita Mystery House

Abita Springs, Louisiana

Population 2,540

Abita Springs makes a good stop on any New Orleans road trip, as it’s just a short causeway drive away, on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. Start you visit with … Read More

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