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Become a Junior Ranger at Any Age!

Become a Junior Ranger at Any Age!

My junior ranger journey began with a happenstance encounter with two ladies who I fondly nicknamed Thelma and Louise, aboard the USS Voyageur in the national park of the same name. Thelma and Louise were about my age and they … Read More

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New Yosemite Visitor Center Project Underway

New Yosemite Visitor Center Project Underway

A $10 million new Yosemite Visitor Center project is currently underway in Yosemite Valley. The new center will occupy the south wing of the Yosemite Village Store building, which was the former home of the Yosemite Village Sports Shop. This … Read More

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Mule Days Coming to Bishop in 2022

Mule Days Coming to Bishop in 2022

Although Memorial Day is celebrated in a variety of ways across the country, the Eastern Sierra town of Bishop marks this traditional beginning of summer with Mule Days (muledays.org). This annual event, which promotes the heritage, legacy and … Read More

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The accessible Redwood Creek Trail at Muir Woods tops my list of wheelchair-accessible California trails. This two-mile trail winds through the giant redwood forest; and although it

Favorite Wheelchair-Accessible California Trails

There’s no shortage of beautiful outdoor areas in California. And although it’s not possible to extensively explore the rugged backcountry in a standard wheelchair, there are plenty of hikes in the Golden State that are appropriate for wheelchair-users and slow … Read More

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Eight National Parks to Visit in the Spring

It’s just not practical to visit some US national parks in the spring. For example, Rocky Mountain National Park, Glacier National Park and Mt. Rainier National Park are usually blanketed in snow, and many of the major park roads are … Read More

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New Orleans Jazz Fest Returns in 2022

New Orleans Jazz Fest Returns in 2022

After a two year absence due to COVID-19, the New Orleans Jazz Fest is back on course for 2022. Live music will be presented from April 29 to May 1 and May 5 to May 8 at the Fair Grounds … Read More

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Wheelchair-Accessible Machu Picchu

Wheelchair-Accessible Machu Picchu

If Machu Picchu is on your bucket list, then rest assured you have choices as far as wheelchair-accessible tour providers are concerned. In fact, these three South American-based companies offer special Machu Picchu packages designed specifically for wheelchair-users and slow … Read More

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