Destinations

Grand Canyon Railway train in route from Williams, Arizona to Grand Canyon National Park

National Park Railroad Roundup

January 14, 2019

Although train excursions don’t immediately pop to mind at the mention of national parks, they aren’t exactly out of the question either. In fact, rail excursions are not uncommon in and near a number of US national parks. And the … Read More

Nittwitt Ridge house in Cambria, California

One Man’s Junk — Another Man’s Building Materials

January 1, 2019

Three Creative Houses Crafted from Found Objects

It’s often said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder; and that saying certainly rings true for three gentlemen who created their domiciles from what many folks consider trash. And in … Read More

#50 foot long serpent at Borrego Springs

Eclectic Sculptures Dot California Desert

December 27, 2018

Located about two hours east of San Diego, Borrego Springs is home to an eclectic open-air sculpture collection. It’s easy to find too — just take Borrego Springs Road to Galleta Meadows Estates. You can’t miss it as the larger-than-life … Read More

New Life for Needles Harvey House

December 14, 2018

Named for Father Francisco Garces — the first European to cross the Mojave Desert — El Garces was once said to resemble a Greek temple. This Southern California train depot not only welcomed passengers from the Atchison, Topeka and Santa … Read More

Oregon State Park Offers Wheelchair Accessible Camping Alternative

December 6, 2018

If you love the great outdoors, but literally cringe at the thought of pitching a tent, then head up to Fort Stevens State Park (oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=129) and spend a night or two in a wheelchair-accessible cabin. Located at the … Read More

Cutout Mural as you enter the city of Roswell, New Mexico

Roswell UFO Museum

December 3, 2018

Come for the Exhibits — Stay for the People

As I stood in line waiting to buy my tickets for the International UFO Museum and Research Center (www.roswellufomuseum.com/), I couldn’t help but overhear another patron explain the finer … Read More

All Aboard the Accessible Pudding Creek Express!

November 30, 2018

Although Fort Bragg is known for its remote Northern California location and rugged coastal views; most folks completely miss a historic – yet accessible – rail excursion while they’re in town. To be honest, that’s a totally understandable oversight, as … Read More

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument — Remote But Wheelchair Accessible

November 2, 2018

Truth be told, you have to go our of your way to visit Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument (www.nps.gov/orpi/index.htm); but it’s definitely worth the effort. Located about three hours south of Phoenix, this international Biosphere Reserve was set … Read More

100 Things to Do in Baltimore Before You Die

Baltimore Bucket List — Local Author’s Wheelchair Accessible Picks

October 26, 2018

While making plans for a recent Baltimore visit, I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Judy Colbert, author of 100 Things to Do in Baltimore Before You Die (www.amazon.com/100-Things-Baltimore-Before-You/dp/1681060132). And although I think everyone … Read More

California Haunts

October 24, 2018

There’s something electric about tales of ghosts and goblins; even more so when you actually visit a haunted site. And although I can’t guarantee any spirit sightings or ghostly encounters, these California haunts all have good wheelchair access.

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Factory Tours for All

October 20, 2018

Factory Tours offer a fun peek into the manufacturing process, and many even give out free samples and substantial discounts at their factory stores. And although not all areas of many factories are wheelchair-accessible, more and more companies are making … Read More

Offbeat Yosemite: Six Fun and Funky Accessible Finds

October 18, 2018

Whenever Yosemite National Park is mentioned, visions of Half Dome, Yosemite Falls and El Capitan usually pop to mind. And although these iconic Yosemite attractions are definitely worth a visit, the park also boasts some equally interesting, if not somewhat … Read More

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Destinations

National Park Railroad Roundup

One Man’s Junk — Another Man’s Building Materials

Three Creative Houses Crafted from Found Objects

Eclectic Sculptures Dot California Desert

New Life for Needles Harvey House

Oregon State Park Offers Wheelchair Accessible Camping Alternative

Roswell UFO Museum

Come for the Exhibits — Stay for the People

All Aboard the Accessible Pudding Creek Express!

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument — Remote But Wheelchair Accessible

Baltimore Bucket List — Local Author’s Wheelchair Accessible Picks

California Haunts

Ghost in

Factory Tours for All

Offbeat Yosemite: Six Fun and Funky Accessible Finds

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