Emerging Horizons

Cruise Beverage Packages — Are They Right for You?

October 5, 2022

Most of the major cruise lines sell alcoholic beverage packages that include drinks for the duration of the cruise. Are they a good deal? Well, quite frankly that depends on your alcohol consumption. Contrary to popular belief you don’t have … Read More

Located near the Yosemite Chapel, this .15-mile boardwalk offers some great views of the surrounding granite faces, and a glance at Yosemite Falls in the distance. Even better -- the free park shuttle stops near the trailhead. The boardwalk, which is wide, level and very accessible, loops through a meadow near the Merced River. Alternatively, If you

Six Wheelchair-Accessible Trails in California National Parks

October 5, 2022

California is chocked full of beautiful hiking trails. And although some traverse mountain ridges, while others wind around rocky outcroppings, there are also a good number of wheelchair-accessible options available. And there’s no better place to find them than in … Read More

Mount Rushmore and the Avenue of the Flags

Mount Rushmore and More — For Wheelchair-users and Slow Walkers

October 5, 2022

Although Mount Rushmore is the centerpiece attraction in South Dakota’s Black Hills, there’s much more to see in this often overlooked vacation spot. Truth be told, most folks haven’t a clue of what the area has to offer. In fact … Read More

When Your Travel Plans Go Awry: How to Effectively Complain

The Hotel Gave Away Your Accessible Room? Practice Self-Advocacy

September 30, 2022

Have you ever arrived at a hotel, reservation in hand, only to discover that the hotel gave away your accessible room? Or worse yet, been told by a reservation agent that they cannot reserve a specific accessible room for you? … Read More

Accessible Chattanooga for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers

September 25, 2022

Once an aging riverfront town, Chattanooga is now a thriving arts and culture hotspot. Thanks to an ambitious redevelopment plan, this southeastern Tennessee city boasts a number of cornerstone attractions, as well as an assortment of public parks and recreation … Read More

2022 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

September 19, 2022

The 2022 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is set to run from October 1-9, 2022. And 2022 marks the 50th year for this popular event. The Fiesta takes place in Balloon Fiesta Park, and will feature more than 600 hot air … Read More

Accessible Prague Resource

September 14, 2022

If a trip to Prague is in your future, then check out this great accessible Prague resource on the Official Tourist Website for Prague (www.prague.eu/en/accessible-prague). It includes information about barrier-free routes to tourist destinations in the city, plus … Read More

Bison in Custer State Park, South Dakota

Where the Bison Roam

September 10, 2022

Let’s face it, that old favorite western song just wouldn’t be the same if the first line read “Oh give me a home where the bison roam.” Some literary license was necessary in order to make the lyrics flow smoothly. … Read More

photo showing The village of Crested Butte

Adaptive Skiing for Wheelchair-Users at Crested Butte

September 1, 2022

Known as the last great Colorado ski town, Crested Butte beckons skiers of all ages and abilities every winter. Nearby Crested Butte Mountain Resort is well known for it’s challenging terrain, bowl skiing and off-the-beaten-path Nordic routes. But Crested Butted … Read More

Visit This Southern Georgia Wheelchair-Accessible Cabin

August 27, 2022

Located about 1.5 hours south of Atlanta, Thomaston is a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city. President Roosevelt favored the area, as his Little White House was located just 33 miles away in Warm Springs. And … Read More

How to Book a Wheelchair-Accessible Seat on Amtrak

August 24, 2022

Train travel has many advantages. You can leave the driving to someone else and sit back and enjoy the scenery. When nature calls you can just roll down the aisle to an accessible restroom. And if you get hungry there … Read More

Wheelchair-Accessible Balloon Flights Over Northeast Oklahoma

August 19, 2022

A hot air balloonist since 1984, Martin Philpott purchased an accessible gondola (basket) to accommodate wheelchair-users and slow walkers in 2012. Today he and his wife operate Auspicious Balloon Flights near Tulsa, and they provide local balloon flights and tethered … Read More

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In The News

Cruise Beverage Packages — Are They Right for You?

Six Wheelchair-Accessible Trails in California National Parks

Mount Rushmore and More — For Wheelchair-users and Slow Walkers

The Hotel Gave Away Your Accessible Room? Practice Self-Advocacy

Accessible Chattanooga for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers

2022 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

Accessible Prague Resource

Where the Bison Roam

Adaptive Skiing for Wheelchair-Users at Crested Butte

Visit This Southern Georgia Wheelchair-Accessible Cabin

How to Book a Wheelchair-Accessible Seat on Amtrak

Wheelchair-Accessible Balloon Flights Over Northeast Oklahoma

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