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Volcanoes, Mud Pots and Steam Vents, Oh My!
Located in Northern California, Lassen Volcanic National Park (www.nps.gov/lavo) is a land of rugged beauty. Shaped by the forces of nature, the landscape ranges from bubbling mud pots and steam vents, to a peaceful mountain lake and the … Read More
A Mile High Sierra View on the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway
Located in Madera County, just south of Yosemite National Park, the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway (www.sierravistascenicbyway.org) makes an excellent detour on the way to or from the park. Unfortunately it takes five hours to drive the entire 100-mile … Read More
Soak Your Cares Away in Wheelchair Accessible Chena Hot Springs
Located a short 1.5-hour drive from Fairbanks, Chena Hot Springs (www.chenahotsprings.com) sits at the end of a well maintained two-lane road. Founded by gold miners Robert and Thomas Swan in 1905, the soothing waters quickly took away Robert’s … Read More
Denali National Park — It’s More Wheelchair Accessible Than You Think!
Located about 240 miles north of Anchorage and 120 miles south of Fairbanks, Denali National Park (www.nps.gov/dena) is one of the crown jewels of the 49th State. One of Alaska’s eight national parks, Denali occupies just over … Read More
Explore the Undersea Wonders of Monterey Bay
Billed as the “window to a magical marine world”, Monterey Bay Aquarium (www.montereybayaquarium.org) is home to an eclectic assortment of marine creatures, including sea otters, sharks, seahorses and the incredibly lovable African penguins. Perched on the edge of … Read More