Emerging Horizons

Outlet of Kalaloch Creek in Olympic National Park

New Washington National Park Wheelchair Guide Available

March 28, 2018

At first glance Mount Rainier might not appear to be the best vacation choice for wheelchair-users and slow walkers. After all, the namesake mountain towers some 14,000 feet over the surrounding national park. On the other hand, after you peruse … Read More

Wheelchair Accessible Morocco Tours

March 26, 2018

Morocco Accessible Travel Consultants offer a number of accessible tours and services throughout the country. Day trips in an accessible van are available to Marrakech, Medina, Volubilis and Essaouira; while multi-day excursions with accessible overnight accommodations are available to other … Read More

Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile Bay, Alabama

Wheelchair-Accessible Battleship in Mobile Bay

March 23, 2018

Located just 150 miles east of New Orleans, Mobile Bay was the site of one of the most decisive actions of the Civil War. On August 5, 1864 Admiral David Farragut led a naval assault that succeeded in sealing off … Read More

The New Broadway Bridge in Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach Wheelchair Access Information

March 18, 2018

If you’re looking for access information on Daytona Beach, then look no further than the Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. Their accessibility expert Steve Deal does a wonderful job of gathering and presenting local access information at https://www.daytonab… Read More

Amtrak engine pulling the eastbound California Zephyr at Grand Junction, Colorado

Wheelchair Access on Amtrak

March 10, 2018

Last year my husband and I booked a Superliner Accessible Bedroom on Amtrak. I was extremely disappointed in the size of this room. My husband uses a wheelchair and there was barely enough room for us in the room. How

River Loop Trail in Northern Cascades National Park

North Cascades National Park — It’s More Wheelchair-Accessible Than You Think!

March 8, 2018

At first glance, the rugged terrain of North Cascades National Park (www.nps.gov/noca) appears inhospitable to wheelchair-users and slow walkers. After all, this Northern Washington back country area is filled with jagged peaks and crowned by over 300 glaciers. … Read More

DOT Releases Air Travel Accessibility Materials

March 5, 2018

The Department of Transportation (DOT) recently released a series of videos, brochures and tip sheets on topics that are often the subject of disability related airline complaints. These useful materials are available to airline employees and the traveling public, in … Read More

Deck at the Wells Yurt at East Canyon State Park, Utah

Spend the Night in This Wheelchair-Accessible Lakeside Yurt

March 1, 2018

Located in Northeastern Utah, East Canyon State Park (www.stateparks.utah.gov/parks/east-canyon) is the perfect place to take a quiet break, and enjoy a scenic overnight stay in an accessible lakeside yurt. Perched on the hillside, the yurt village overlooks the … Read More

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

The fountain of Quevedo on the Chorro de Quevedo

Bogota Wheelchair Accessibility

February 23, 2018

I am trying to plan a trip to Bogota, Colombia for my 30 year old son who uses a power wheelchair. Can you tell me how accessible the city is, and if they have accessible public transportation and taxis?

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

Wheelchair-Accessible Portugal Tours and Services

February 13, 2018

Lisbon-based Tourism For All has a variety of accessible tours and services for wheelchair-users and slow walkers. Tour offerings include day tours of Lisbon and nearby areas, as well as week-long excursions to other parts of Portugal. All tours include … Read More

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In The News

New Washington National Park Wheelchair Guide Available

Wheelchair Accessible Morocco Tours

Wheelchair-Accessible Battleship in Mobile Bay

Daytona Beach Wheelchair Access Information

Wheelchair Access on Amtrak

North Cascades National Park — It’s More Wheelchair-Accessible Than You Think!

DOT Releases Air Travel Accessibility Materials

Spend the Night in This Wheelchair-Accessible Lakeside Yurt

Mojave National Preserve for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers

Bogota Wheelchair Accessibility

Bandelier National Monument for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers

Wheelchair-Accessible Portugal Tours and Services

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