Located on Florida’s east coast, about 100 miles north of Miami, Jonathan Dickinson State Park (www.floridastateparks.org/park/Jonathan-Dickinson) is one of the state’s largest and most diverse state parks. At over 10,500 acres, the park supports 13 different ecosystems and … Read More
Established in 1946, long before the Disney empire was even a twinkle in Walt’s eye, Weeki Wachee Springs (weekiwachee.com) was one of Florida’s first great tourist attractions. The brainchild of dive instructor Newton Perry, this old school theme … Read More
If a trip to Japan is in your future, then surf on by Accessible Japan (www.accessible-japan.com), a consumer-created resource with details about wheelchair-accessible attractions, transportation and lodging throughout Japan. Created by Josh Grisdale, a Tokyo resident who uses … Read More
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Located near the former Chisholm Trail, Old Cowtown (www.oldcowtown.org) invites visitors to step back into the late 1800s and experience a Midwestern frontier settlement. This 23-acre living history museum — a collaborative effort between Historic Wichita Cowtown and … Read More
As the official site of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival (http://www.nojazzfest.com/), as well as the legendary birthplace of jazz, the Big Easy beckons music-lovers from around the world every spring. This festive event celebrates the music … Read More
Located off Highway 19 in Northern Florida, Fanning Springs State Park (www.floridastateparks.org/park/Fanning-Springs) is a great pick for wheelchair-users and slow walkers. Not only does it make an excellent day trip from nearby Tallahassee, but it’s also a nice … Read More