Destinations

Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival Celebrates Cranes Return

November 1, 2022

Every fall Sandhill Cranes take to the Pacific Flyway in a mass migration from their breeding grounds in Alaska and British Columbia, to travel to their wintering areas in California. And one of their favorite places to winter is in … Read More

Sequoia National Park Partially Reopens

October 30, 2022

Editor’s Note: All areas of the park have fully reopened.

After being closed due to the aftermath of the KNP Complex Fire, parts of Sequoia National Park have now reopened. It’s important to note that some of these roads … Read More

Six Scenic — and Wheelchair Accessible — National Park Drives

October 26, 2022

There’s no better way to explore our national parks than by car. You can travel at your own pace, stop whenever the spirit moves you, and seek out wheelchair-accessible sites. With that in mind, check out these six scenic national … Read More

Mary Todd Lincoln’s Lexington

October 24, 2022

Although Mary Todd Lincoln spent the bulk of her married life in Springfield, Illinois, her girlhood home was Lexington, Kentucky. She lived in the Todd Family home on West Main Street in Lexington until she was 21, when she then … Read More

A Chilling Look at Old Montana Prison

October 20, 2022

Located in rural Deer Lodge, Old Montana Prison has a long and gruesome history. Built in 1871, the facility was often overcrowded and prisoners faced harsh living conditions and brutal punishment. After a 1912 attempted escape left Deputy Warden John … Read More

Montana Auto Museum Definitely Worth a Stop

October 16, 2022

Located in Deer Lodge, the Montana Auto Museum is a step above you average car collection. First off, it’s extensive, as it includes over 180 cars from the 1880’s to the 1970’s. They’re not pieces of junk either; in fact … Read More

Located near the Yosemite Chapel, this .15-mile boardwalk offers some great views of the surrounding granite faces, and a glance at Yosemite Falls in the distance. Even better -- the free park shuttle stops near the trailhead. The boardwalk, which is wide, level and very accessible, loops through a meadow near the Merced River. Alternatively, If you

Six Wheelchair-Accessible Trails in California National Parks

October 5, 2022

California is chocked full of beautiful hiking trails. And although some traverse mountain ridges, while others wind around rocky outcroppings, there are also a good number of wheelchair-accessible options available. And there’s no better place to find them than in … Read More

Mount Rushmore and the Avenue of the Flags

Mount Rushmore and More — For Wheelchair-users and Slow Walkers

October 5, 2022

Although Mount Rushmore is the centerpiece attraction in South Dakota’s Black Hills, there’s much more to see in this often overlooked vacation spot. Truth be told, most folks haven’t a clue of what the area has to offer. In fact … Read More

Accessible Chattanooga for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers

September 25, 2022

Once an aging riverfront town, Chattanooga is now a thriving arts and culture hotspot. Thanks to an ambitious redevelopment plan, this southeastern Tennessee city boasts a number of cornerstone attractions, as well as an assortment of public parks and recreation … Read More

2022 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

September 19, 2022

The 2022 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is set to run from October 1-9, 2022. And 2022 marks the 50th year for this popular event. The Fiesta takes place in Balloon Fiesta Park, and will feature more than 600 hot air … Read More

Bison in Custer State Park, South Dakota

Where the Bison Roam

September 10, 2022

Let’s face it, that old favorite western song just wouldn’t be the same if the first line read “Oh give me a home where the bison roam.” Some literary license was necessary in order to make the lyrics flow smoothly. … Read More

photo showing The village of Crested Butte

Adaptive Skiing for Wheelchair-Users at Crested Butte

September 1, 2022

Known as the last great Colorado ski town, Crested Butte beckons skiers of all ages and abilities every winter. Nearby Crested Butte Mountain Resort is well known for it’s challenging terrain, bowl skiing and off-the-beaten-path Nordic routes. But Crested Butted … Read More

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Destinations

Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival Celebrates Cranes Return

Sequoia National Park Partially Reopens

Editor’s Note: All areas of the park have fully reopened.

Six Scenic — and Wheelchair Accessible — National Park Drives

Mary Todd Lincoln’s Lexington

A Chilling Look at Old Montana Prison

Montana Auto Museum Definitely Worth a Stop

Six Wheelchair-Accessible Trails in California National Parks

Mount Rushmore and More — For Wheelchair-users and Slow Walkers

Accessible Chattanooga for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers

2022 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

Where the Bison Roam

Adaptive Skiing for Wheelchair-Users at Crested Butte

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