Destinations

Aleutian Cackling Geese and Sandhill Cranes Flock to San Joaquin Refuge

January 1, 2021

Located in Central California, the San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge (www.fws.gov/refuge/san_joaquin_river/) offers a winter home to a eclectic collection of geese, cranes and ducks. And January is peak season for Aleutian Cackling Geese, Lesser Sandhill Cranes, and … Read More

Beach Wheelchairs in Hawaii

January 1, 2021

I am taking my 87 year old slow walker mother-in-law to Honolulu, and she’d really like to enjoy the beach. Do you know of any place on Oahu that has loaner beach wheelchairs?

There are a number of places on … Read More

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Accessible Oasis in New Mexican Desert

December 27, 2020

Located about halfway between Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Northern New Mexico, the Black River Recreation Area (www.blm.gov/visit/black-river-recreation-area) is home to a true oasis in the middle of the Chihuahuan Desert. And since it’s just … Read More

National Park Guidebooks for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers

December 1, 2020

With US road trips gaining popularity, national parks are seeing a resurgence of interest from both foreign and domestic visitors. And although these national treasures may look a bit rugged at first glance, many of them offer wheelchair-accessible lodgings, trails … Read More

Six Scenic Wheelchair-Accessible Spots to Catch a Death Valley Sunrise

November 28, 2020

Nothing beats the natural beauty of Death Valley; and one of the best ways to enjoy it is to experience a magical sunrise or sunset over the desert. Of course you can see the sun rise and set from anywhere … Read More

China Lake Museum Offers Fascinating Look at Military Weaponry

November 21, 2020

Located off of Highway 395 in Southern California, Ridgecrest is a popular gateway to Death Valley. And although it lacks the bright lights of the big city, it’s worth a stop to check out the fascinating China Lake Museum (… Read More

Pomo Bluffs Offers Wheelchair-Accessible Ocean Views

November 7, 2020

Located on the southern bluffs above Noyo Bay, Pomo Bluffs Park offers some impressive views of the California coast. Although this Fort Bragg park occupies just 25 acres, it’s all on coastal frontage. Even better — it also boasts wheelchair-accessible … Read More

Enjoy These Easy Rider Filming Sites on Your Next Southwestern Road Trip

October 15, 2020

Easy Rider is the quintessential road trip movie; and although much of it was filmed on Hollywood back lots, a good chunk of the scenes were shot on location in the Southwestern US. Even though many of the sites have … Read More

A Wheelchair Accessible Murphys Wine Stroll

October 15, 2020

Calaveras County played an integral part in the California Gold Rush; in fact, the largest gold nugget in the United States was discovered there in 1854. It weighed in at an impressive 214 pounds. Today the miners are long gone; … Read More

Check Out These Roadside Attractions on Your Next Road Trip

October 8, 2020

Half the fun of a road trip is stopping at quirky roadside attractions along the way. And although you’ll probably not find these fun and funky stops splattered across the pages of high end travel magazines, they are all great … Read More

Mono Lake for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers

October 2, 2020

At first glance, Mono Lake (www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=514) looks like an other-worldly body of water, with its calcium carbonate tufa formations towering above the water line. Upon closer examination, this Eastern Sierra natural landmark appears to be even more intriguing. … Read More

Museum Hopping in Harrisburg

September 29, 2020

Although Philadelphia – and the famous bell – attracts the lion’s share of visitors to the Keystone State, Harrisburg also finishes in the top five. Filled with unique local galleries, an impressive state museum, and a nationally acclaimed Smithsonian affiliate, … Read More

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Destinations

Aleutian Cackling Geese and Sandhill Cranes Flock to San Joaquin Refuge

Beach Wheelchairs in Hawaii

Accessible Oasis in New Mexican Desert

National Park Guidebooks for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers

Six Scenic Wheelchair-Accessible Spots to Catch a Death Valley Sunrise

China Lake Museum Offers Fascinating Look at Military Weaponry

Pomo Bluffs Offers Wheelchair-Accessible Ocean Views

Enjoy These Easy Rider Filming Sites on Your Next Southwestern Road Trip

A Wheelchair Accessible Murphys Wine Stroll

Check Out These Roadside Attractions on Your Next Road Trip

Mono Lake for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers

Museum Hopping in Harrisburg

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