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Mojave National Preserve for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers

February 27, 2018

Let’s face it, the desolate stretch of highway between Barstow and Las Vegas can really try one’s patience. Not only is it a monotonous route; but outside of the Baker Thermometer, there’s a serious shortage of roadside attractions along the … Read More

Ruins of Tyuonyi along the Main Loop Trail

Bandelier National Monument for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers

February 18, 2018

Located in Northern New Mexico, Frijoles Canyon was once the home of the mysterious Anasazi or “Ancient Ones”. These agrarian people arrived in this fertile area around 1150, and departed some 400 years later when they presumably depleted their natural … Read More

Turtles on the River Trail at Suwannee River State Park

Suwannee River State Park Offers Trio of Wheelchair Accessible Trails

January 12, 2018

Located about 85 miles west of Jacksonville, not only does Suwannee River State Park (www.floridastateparks.org/park/Suwannee-River) offer visitors a glimpse into the past, but it also gives them a taste of the “real Florida”. From a Civil War Cemetery … Read More

Entrance to Yurt 16 at Umpqua Lighthouse State Park

Upscale Oregon Yurt Features Excellent Wheelchair Access

December 27, 2017

Let’s face it, all yurts are not created equal. These round canvas structures with wooden floors are popping up at state parks and campgrounds across America; and let’s just say that there’s a marked difference between a basic yurt and … Read More

Protected ruins at Casa Grande National Monument

Visit Casa Granded National Monument

December 8, 2017

Located in Southeastern Arizona, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument (www.nps.gov/cagr) isn’t exactly on the way to anywhere. But then again, the Ancient Sonoran Desert People who inhabited this space may have cherished that isolation. Today this window on … Read More

Manatees Migrate North to Manatee Springs State Park

December 3, 2017

Although West Indian Manatees spend the warmer months in the Gulf of Mexico, they begin to migrate north as the gulf waters cool down in the winter. In fact many Floridians joke that they know autumn is over when they … Read More

The Lost Man Creek Trail in Redwood National Park

California’s Wheelchair Accessible Coastal Redwoods

November 30, 2017

At first glance it appears that Northern California’s coastal redwoods are out of reach for wheelchair-users and slow walkers. After all, these majestic giants are located in some pretty remote areas. Granted, many redwood groves present some formidable access barriers; … Read More

Entrance to the California Trail Interpretive Center

Explore the Wheelchair-Accessible California Trail — In Nevada

November 27, 2017

Although Elko, Nevada may seem an unlikely spot for an interpretive center dedicated to the California Trail, there’s a logical reason for its placement. And to understand the importance of its location, you need to understand a little bit about … Read More

Ferry boarding at Patriots Point in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina

Military History Abounds in Charleston

November 21, 2017

Charleston holds a certain significance in military history, as not only is it where the first shots of the Civil War were fired, but it’s also home to a famous WWII aircraft carrier, and the site of a log fort … Read More

Wekiwa Springs Features Wheelchair Lift

November 6, 2017

Let’s face it, some outdoor natural areas are difficult to make accessible. Take natural springs for example. Not only is there usually an inaccessible path to these remote outdoor spas, but getting into them can be a challenge even for … Read More

Take the Waters at this Historic Glenwood Hot Springs

October 27, 2017

Located 150 miles west of Denver along Interstate 70, Glenwood Springs is home to the largest mineral hot springs pool in the world. Established in 1888, the main pool spans the length of a football field and contains over a … Read More

The Brook Farm Inn in Lenox, Massachusetts

A Wheelchair-Accessible Berkshire Retreat

October 16, 2017

Located in the sleepy village of Lenox, Massachusetts, the Brook Farm Inn (www.brookfarm.com) is the quintessential New England inn. This 1882 property went through a number of owners, before Linda and Phil Halpern purchased it in 2001. They … Read More

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Mojave National Preserve for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers

Bandelier National Monument for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers

Suwannee River State Park Offers Trio of Wheelchair Accessible Trails

Upscale Oregon Yurt Features Excellent Wheelchair Access

Visit Casa Granded National Monument

Manatees Migrate North to Manatee Springs State Park

California’s Wheelchair Accessible Coastal Redwoods

Explore the Wheelchair-Accessible California Trail — In Nevada

Military History Abounds in Charleston

Wekiwa Springs Features Wheelchair Lift

Take the Waters at this Historic Glenwood Hot Springs

A Wheelchair-Accessible Berkshire Retreat

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