Pictured Rocks and Stunning Views Dot Lake Superior’s Southern Shore
Although the Lake Superior shoreline is certainly picturesque, one section stands head-and-shoulders above the rest. Located on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (www.nps.gov/piro) extends for 42 miles, from Munising to Grand Marais, and features a diverse … Read More
A Wheelchair-Accessible Refuge on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Sometimes an off-the-beaten-track find is well worth the journey. Such is the case with Wildlife Refuge Cabins (www.wildliferefugecabins.com). The brainchild of avid snowmobilers David and Lori Sleeman, this remote property is located on Highway 26, five miles south … Read More
Wheelchair-Accessible National Parks Resource
If you’re thinking about visiting one of America’s national parks, and want to learn more about its wheelchair accessibility, then cruise on by www.barrierfreenationalparks.com. This handy resource includes insider tips for wheelchair-users and slow walkers, plus helpful suggestions about … Read More
Explore the Wheelchair-Accessible Avenue of the Giants
Although you won’t spot Atlas, Goliath or Cyclops along Northern California’s Avenue of the Giants (avenueofthegiants.net), you will be treated to pristine views of massive redwoods that line the two-lane roadway on this 31-mile scenic drive. Along the … Read More
Take a Wheelchair-Accessible Pontoon Boat to this Popular Florida State Park
Formerly an exotic animal park, Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park (www.floridastateparks.org/park/Homosassa-Springs) is now one of the most popular state parks in the Sunshine State. And although you can certainly drive over to the park on Fishbowl … Read More
Red Rocks, Petrified Trees and Hoodoos Dot Utah Scenic Byway
Sometimes the journey is just as spectacular as the destination; and that’s certainly the case with Scenic Byway 12 (www.scenicbyway12.com), which is located in a secluded slice of Southern Utah. The route begins just west of Capitol Reef … Read More
Renovated NorCal Property Boasts Retro Ambiance and First-Rate Wheelchair Access
When the Astro Motel (www.theastro.com) opened its doors in 1963, the owners had high hopes that this Santa Rosa property would quickly become a favorite pick for Sonoma County visitors. Sadly that never happened, and over the years … Read More