Destinations
Take A Walking Tour of the Historic Ashland Murals
Located some 200 miles northeast of Minneapolis along the Lake Superior shoreline, the sleepy little town of Ashland (www.visitashland.com/) sports an excellent collection of historic murals. Displayed on buildings in the downtown area, the 19 murals, which are … Read More
A Scenic Drive Through Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Painted Canyon overlook in Theodore Roosevelt National ParkNamed for the president that frequented the area in his younger days, Theodore Roosevelt National Park (www.nps.gov/thro/index.htm) offers visitors a look at an untamed wilderness — that same wilderness that inspired … Read More
An Accessible Adirondack Adventure in Upstate New York
Located 15 miles from Tupper Lake in upstate New York, John Dillon Park (www.paulsmiths.edu/johndillonpark/) is a fully accessible Adirondack wilderness facility. This purpose-built camp, which is the result of a partnership between International Paper and Paul Smith’s College, … Read More
Stop and Smell the Flowers in Lake Bemidji State Park
Located about 4 hours north of Minneapolis, Lake Bemidji State Park (www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00205#homepage) offers a welcome escape from the urban jungle. Filled with pine forests, this popular park also boasts a bog that’s home to some of the state’s … Read More
Badlands National Park for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers
Located in Southwestern South Dakota, Badlands National Park (www.nps.gov/badl) features a rugged landscape dotted with an almost otherworldly collection of geological formations. The windshield views of the convoluted rock formations are spectacular, so you don’t even need to … Read More