Destinations

Wheelchair-Accessible Bald Eagle Viewing Sites

January 8, 2022

Winter is bald eagle migration time across the US. Every year these majestic birds head south, in search of viable winter food sources. And the good news is, they return to the same food sources year after year; so once … Read More

Manatees and More on the Wheelchair-Accessible Florida Cruise

January 4, 2022

Located just outside Orange City, Blue Spring State Park (www.floridastateparks.org/park/Blue-Spring) is ground-zero for manatees during the winter months. And although the massive mammals are a sight to behold, there’s an abundance of other wildlife located in and along … Read More

Access Upgrades Abound at Mammoth Cave National Park

January 2, 2022

At first glance Mammoth Cave National Park doesn’t appear to be an optimal choice for wheelchair-users and slow walkers; however upon closer examination a number of recent access upgrades are revealed. Not only can people with mobility issues enjoy a … Read More

Explore Wheelchair-Accessible Yosemite Without a Car

January 2, 2022

Like most national parks, Yosemite makes an excellent road trip. In fact, at first glance it would appear that it’s almost impossible to plan an independent wheelchair-accessible Yosemite visit without a car. And that assumption would be incorrect. Truth be … Read More

A Wheelchair-Accessible Yosemite Railroad Excursion

January 2, 2022

Although there’s no train station in Yosemite National Park, with a little advance planning it is possible to plan a wheelchair-accessible Yosemite railroad excursion. Here’s what you need to know to ride the rails to Yosemite National Park.

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Enjoy the 2022 Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival

January 1, 2022

Slated for January 13-17, 2022, the Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival is back again, but this year with a few COVID-19 precautions. First off the Festival Bazaar, which is a large public inside event, will not be held this year, … Read More

Visit Houmas House on Your Next Louisiana Road Trip

December 26, 2021

Louisiana is a great pick for a road trip, as Interstate 10 traverses the southern part of the state and crosses over rivers, lakes and even a swamp. Although this highway is a utilitarian route, there are plenty of spots … Read More

Hit the Slopes at These Adaptive Ski Schools in the Western US

December 18, 2021

Winter brings to mind images of snowmen, ski slopes and icicles. And although wheelchairs and snow don’t necessarily mix, there are many pieces of adaptive ski equipment that can help everyone hit the slopes. Of course the type of equipment … Read More

Seven Wheelchair-Accessible Snowbird Escapes

December 14, 2021

As winter descends on the Northern US, thoughts turn to beaches and sun and warmer weather. With that in mind here are seven wheelchair-accessible destinations in the Southern US where you can dodge those wintertime blues. So make like a … Read More

Minuteman Missile National Historic Site Offers a Glimpse of the Cold War

December 9, 2021

Visiting the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site (www.nps.gov/mimi) is like taking a step back in time. Back to the days of the Cold War, the threat of Communism, duck and cover drills and fallout shelters. It’s hard to … Read More

How to Plan a Wheelchair-Accessible Conference

December 1, 2021

In this day and age the buzz word for meeting planners is inclusion. With the recent emergence of minority groups and underserved communities, it’s more important than ever to make sure that meetings, conferences and events are accessible — and … Read More

Explore Gettysburg National Military Park

November 27, 2021

Battlefield. Memorial. Graveyard. Gettysburg National Military Park www.nps.gov/gett/ is all of these things and more. Not only does the excellent Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War offer a good primer on the conflict; but the vast Gettysburg battlefield and … Read More

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Destinations

Wheelchair-Accessible Bald Eagle Viewing Sites

Manatees and More on the Wheelchair-Accessible Florida Cruise

Access Upgrades Abound at Mammoth Cave National Park

Explore Wheelchair-Accessible Yosemite Without a Car

A Wheelchair-Accessible Yosemite Railroad Excursion

Hop Aboard

Enjoy the 2022 Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival

Visit Houmas House on Your Next Louisiana Road Trip

Hit the Slopes at These Adaptive Ski Schools in the Western US

Seven Wheelchair-Accessible Snowbird Escapes

Minuteman Missile National Historic Site Offers a Glimpse of the Cold War

How to Plan a Wheelchair-Accessible Conference

Explore Gettysburg National Military Park

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