Destinations

Six Picture Perfect Picnic Spots for Your Next Redwood Road Trip

March 26, 2021

Nothing beats a road trip through the magnificent California redwoods. The journey itself is an adventure, as giant trees flank the roadways and at times form a canopy over the route. Unfortunately food concessions and restaurants are few and far … Read More

View from Washburn Point in Yosemite National Park

National Park Freebies; 10 Tips to Trim Your Travel Budget

March 14, 2021

Although there’s no such thing as a free lunch, it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg to visit one of over 400 national parks and monuments across America. There’s no shortage of accessible freebies — from free … Read More

Three Wheelchair Accessible Monarch Viewing Sites Along the Central California Coast

March 10, 2021

Beginning in late October, Monarch butterflies west of the Continental Divide migrate to the California Coast to overwinter and escape the frigid winter temperatures found in higher elevations. During this time, the Monarchs can be found clustering in large masses … Read More

Wheelchair-Accessible Trails Dot Central California Coast

March 6, 2021

They say variety is the spice of life, and that’s especially true where wheelchair-accessible trails are concerned. Of course accessibility is great, but that doesn’t mean that accessible trails have be flat, level and boring. Accessible trails that offer unique … Read More

Visitor resting on a bench at Windows View in Big Bend National Park

Enjoy a Spring Road Trip to Big Bend National Park

February 13, 2021

Named for the giant Rio Grande bend that carves out its southern border, Big Bend National Park is located more than 100 miles from the nearest freeway, hospital or shopping mall. And spring is the ideal time to visit this … Read More

This upscale Sonoma County hotel offers a wheelchair-accessible garden cottage with an indoor-outdoor fireplace, and a private patio. And the cavernous bathroom is equipped with a spacious roll-in shower. Top off this romantic retreat with some quiet time by the fire circle or with a stroll through the terraced gardens.

Wheelchair-Accessible Romantic Retreats

February 8, 2021

Romance – like beauty – is in the eye of the beholder; in fact the definition of a romantic getaway varies greatly from one person to another. Some folks like a secluded cabin in the woods, while other prefer a … Read More

Stay and Play in Wheelchair-Accessible Hendy Woods

February 2, 2021

Located in sleepy Mendocino County, just east of the hamlet of Philo, Hendy Woods State Park (www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=438) is home to an off-the-beaten-path wheelchair-accessible redwood grove. And although it’s easy to pass by this secluded park, it’s definitely worth … Read More

Wheelchair accessible Pa'rus Trail in Zion National Park

Six Wheelchair-Accessible National Park Trails

February 2, 2021

Although many US national parks offer scenic drives with great windshield views, it’s also nice to hit the trail and get up-close-and-personal with Mother Nature. Granted, at first glance the terrain in some national parks doesn’t appear to be wheelchair … Read More

Merced National Wildlife Refuge Abounds with Wintering Waterfowl

January 30, 2021

Located on over 10,000 acres of wetlands and native grasslands, the Merced National Wildlife Refuge (www.fws.gov/Refuge/Merced/) welcomes an influx of migratory waterfowl during the winter months. This land was set aside as a refuge in the 1950s, … Read More

East African Crowned Crane at Safari West

Sleep with the Animals in the Sonoma Serengeti

January 21, 2021

Generally speaking, you’re not likely to spot a giraffe or catch a glimpse of a lemur while overnighting in rural Sonoma County – that is unless you decide to bed down at Safari West (www.safariwest.com), a 400-acre wildlife … Read More

The Lost Slough Trail at the Consumnes River Nature Preserve

Stalking Sandhill Cranes in Central California

January 20, 2021

Although California’s Central Valley can be dreary during winter, the migrant Sandhill Cranes have an entirely different view of it. To them it’s paradise; as it boasts abundant food, a temperate climate and a suitable habitat. It has everything a … Read More

Wheelchair-Accessible Whale Watching Along the Pacific Coast

January 15, 2021

Whale watching season is in full swing along the Pacific Coast, as gray whales begin their annual migration from the Bering Sea to Baja California. Typically this yearly journey begins in late December and lasts until the end of January. … Read More

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Destinations

Six Picture Perfect Picnic Spots for Your Next Redwood Road Trip

National Park Freebies; 10 Tips to Trim Your Travel Budget

Three Wheelchair Accessible Monarch Viewing Sites Along the Central California Coast

Wheelchair-Accessible Trails Dot Central California Coast

Enjoy a Spring Road Trip to Big Bend National Park

Wheelchair-Accessible Romantic Retreats

Stay and Play in Wheelchair-Accessible Hendy Woods

Six Wheelchair-Accessible National Park Trails

Merced National Wildlife Refuge Abounds with Wintering Waterfowl

Sleep with the Animals in the Sonoma Serengeti

Stalking Sandhill Cranes in Central California

Wheelchair-Accessible Whale Watching Along the Pacific Coast

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