Travel Interests
What to do?There is a lot to experience in this world from the viewpoint of a wheelchair. We all have different interests, needs, desires, and things we are or not willing to put up with. Reading about what other wheelchair travelers have done, discovering what is possible, may push you to stretch your wings and experience more. Take that cross-country trip or cruise that you have been dreaming about. Go hiking. Go skydiving. Go scuba diving. Get out there! If there is a will there is a way. Here’s how they did it…
Story: New Zealand Revelation
“Yep, I’m alive. Check. Not bleeding. Check. Nothing seems to be broken. Check. I’m fine,” I said to myself. I look to my left and see the passenger window to my New Zealand rental is completely shattered, and both side mirrors are dangling from their electrical...
New Zealand South Island Travel Tips
The New Zealand South Island is filled with parks and natural beauty.It is far less populated than the New Zealand North Islandwith many outdoor attractions and activities.Several regions make up the South Island andreaching them takes time however you may travel....
New Zealand Travel Overview
When planning a trip, explore both the New Zealand North Island and the New Zealand South Island. The North Island is significantly smaller and is home to about 75% of the Kiwi population. The North Island is enriched with volcanic activity and filled cosmopolitan...
AutoCamp Russian River Glamping Cabin
AutoCamp Russian River is located in the small downtown of Guerneville in the Somona Wine Country of California, and is affiliated with AutoCamp Yosemite in the Sierras. A few miles from the AutoCamp Russian...
Autocamp Yosemite Glamping Cabins
Approximately 40 minutes from the Yosemite National Park entrance on Highway 140 in the Sierras of California is a glamping campground, tucked off the road nestled on the hillside. Autocamp Yosemite is...
Death Valley National Park + Wheelchair Access
Death Valley National Park is located in Southern California on the boarder of Nevada. This video is a great overview on what to expect and where to go if you are traveling with a wheelchair or have limited mobility.
Elk Grove, CA: Laguna Creek Area Trails
Just outside Sacramento, in the town of Elk Grove, California, almost all of the paths are wheelchair accessible. The Laguna Creek area in Elk Grove is known for its retail centers, but there’s more to the Laguna Creek than just shopping. Along much of Laguna Creek...
Martin Murphy Trail Access: Santa Clara County
The Martin Murphy Trail near Santa Cruz in Central California county of Santa Clara is a unique loop trail with a lot to offer. First and foremost is the scenic view of the Diablo Range's rolling hills that the...
James A. Garfield National Historic Site, Ohio
James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, purchased a nine-room home in Mentor, Ohio, in 1876. The home became the site of the first Front Porch Campaign in 1880 when Garfield ran for...
Nepal Accessible Trail Trekking
It is not possible for the people who have a physical disability to trek in normal trekking trail in Nepal. It will be difficult for those trekkers to hike even in easy and in normal trekking trails because that...
5 Best Accessible Trails @ U.S. National Parks
Everyone knows that the U.S. National Parks are wonderful to visit and there are plenty of breathtaking scenic drives that are must-dos in each park. However, to really experience the parks, you have to get outside and enjoy the environment on one of the trails...
Sarasota, Florida: Beaches, Culture & Access
Some can’t help but think of the words “paradise vacation” at the mere utterance of Sarasota, Florida. Sarasota is a true sunshine getaway from the winter months, and is known as the perfect destination...
Tennessee: Lake Douglas Accessible Rental Home
About Angel Cove is a spacious lakefront rental home on Lake Douglas in Tennessee, perfect for big families and medium size groups. This beautiful rental home is handicap accessible with a ramp leading into the...
Coyote Creek Parkway: Santa Clara County, CA
The name Coyote Creek Parkway is managed by the Santa Clara County in Central California near Santa Cruz. Coyote Creek Parkway is rightly named as there are coyotes, along with deer, wild turkeys, rabbits,...
Sycamore Grove Park: Livermore, CA
Sycamore Grove Park is nestled in the Livermore Wine Country, located in the East Bay of San Francisco. The park is known for the sycamore trees, but oak and walnut trees are around the same age. Birdwatching is...
Dawsonville, Georgia: Amicalola River Trail
The Amicalola River Trail in Dawsonville, Georgia is the way to get to the river. Most people come to the river to do tubing, kayaking, or fishing. The Amicola River Trail is a beautiful well-kept boardwalk...
Manassas National Battlefield Park, Virginia
The cultural and historic significance of Manassas Battlefield National Park in Virginia are primary interpretive themes and all interpretive media in the park focus upon these stories. However, the park is...
Cumming, Georgia: Poole’s Mill Bridge Park
At the Poole's Mill Bridge Park in Cumming, Georgia you can see the beautiful covered bridge and soak in the water. People come from all over during the summer time to wad in the water and go down the rock...
West Point Inn Cabins on Mt. Tamalpais
The West Point Inn is nestled on the slopes of Mt. Tamalpais in Mill Valley, California, not far from Muir Woods and Stinson Beach. It’s a historical property that has been catering to tourists for decades. Getting here is the biggest challenge. For people who do not...
Yosemite Bug Resort: Hostel International
Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort is about thirty-minutes just outside of Yosemite National Park on Highway 140 tucked along a hillside, under groves of oak trees. It’s a popular place for young adults and...
Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Wheelchair Tips
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Sevierville, Tennessee: Cabin Rentals
Located in Sevierville, Tennessee in the Pigeon Forge, Gatlingburg area and near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is the Little Valley Mountain Resort with a ton of cabin rentals. A number of these cabin...
Accessible Tours in Italy
Accessible Tours throughout Italy TUSCANY TOUR Tuscany is an enchanting place, especially wrapped in autumn colors, when the countryside is covered with mist and traditional festivals allow us to taste the delicacies that this fertile land has to offer. Obviously...
Havana, Cuba Travel Adventure
While there are still restrictions to go anywhere in Cuba, even Havana, it is easier to get there than it has been in the past. Several cruise lines go there from Miami and other ports, and you can also...
Nepal: Dream Destination for Travelers
Nepal and the magnificent Himalayas of our country is considered one of the best destinations to travel on Earth. Living in the country of Everest makes us the proud dweller of not just mighty Everest but every glory adhered to it. Traveller's around the world dream...
Sedona, Arizona: Wheelchair Travel Tips
What brings people to Sedona, Arizona in the Southwest of the United States are the majestic Red Rocks that surrounds this area. To the Native Americans the Red Rock is sacred and continues to draw people like a magnet from all over the world year round. Thanks...
Carnival Cruises & Accessible Features
Cruising is one of the most popular ways for people to travel when on vacation. Carnival Ships feature accessible elevators at each elevator bank with tactile controls within reach of guests who use wheelchairs and audible signals for guest who are blind or with low...
Adaptive Fishing Resources and Equipment
Access to Recreation: Reels and accessories. Achievable Concepts:...
New York City: Top 15 Accessible Attractions
Get excited because there are tons of fun things to do in New York City! You can go see a Broadway show, watch the ballet, listen to a symphony at the Lincoln Center, visit a museum, or take in some jazz at a jazz club. There’s something for everyone and the city...
Accessible Italy? Yes we can!
Italy is famous to be an ancient and rich country, full of history and masterpieces of art. But have you ever wondered how difficult is rolling on cobblestones dated back to 13th century? Or be sure that this amazing room in an old Renaissance Palace is 100%...
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park Wheelchair Tips
The grouping of four towering sequoia redwoods alongside the road in the Sierra Mountains, known as the “Four Guardsmen,” and are usually the first stop for visitors when approaching the two parks. Vehicles scurry to find a place to park alongside the road, but I fly...
Morocco Accessible Travel Tour
Morocco Accessible Travel Consultants believe that exploring the world should be for all people. Regardless of ability or limitations. From personalized tours to adaptive camel saddles, we think differently. We create differently. Discover Morocco with us through a...
Thai Senior and Disabled Travel Company Tour
Thai Senior and Disabled Travel Co., Ltd., is a tour operator and travel consultant for accessible tourism in Thailand, with professional teams who are experienced and specialized in Senior and Disabled citizen tour operation, tour planning, and...
Fort Funston Overlook and Trail Accessibility
Fort Funston (MAP) is located along the Pacific Ocean shoreline on the southwest side of San Francisco across from Lake Merced and near Mori Point. It was once the Lake Merced Military Reservation, and today it is an outdoor space managed by the Gold Gate National...
Marin Headlands National Park Wheelchair Tips
The Marin Headlands National Park, managed by the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), is located right off the Golden Gate Bridge on the way to Sausalito from San Francisco in Marin County. The most popular area is Fort Cronkhite with Fort Baker on the...
Capri, Italy: Wheelchair Access Travel Tips
This article is based on a day trip to Capri we took from Naples in May of 2014 and, to a lesser extent, one in 2006. We also went to Rome in 2014 and wrote articles about wheelchair access in Rome, in Naples and in Pompeii; they can be found on the same website...
Fort Lauderdale, Florida Wheelchair Travel Tips
The ocean city of Fort Lauderdale on the coast of Florida is a very popular vacation spot, and the gateway to the Caribbean, Bahamas and Mexico for some travelers. What draws everyone to this beach town are its miles and miles of pristine beaches, though The Swap...
Savannah, Georgia: Wheelchair Travel
A rich history mixed with a chic, country lifestyle is why Savannah, Georgia is one of the most popular places to visit in the United States. With so much to do and see, travelers will need to be selective, even when it comes to wheelchair travel in Savannah,...
8 Savannah, Georgia Attractions & Activities
Being a top travel destination in the USA, there are many attractions and activities in and around Savannah, Georgia. Here are 8 favorite attractions and activities I've found that you may want to add to your travel itinerary. #1 Wormsloe State...
Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Park
Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park are known as two of the most beautiful national parks we have for a reason. Located in the Rocky Mountain Range mostly in Wyoming but also small parts in...
Rosie the Riveter Park Shipyard Museum Memorial
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historic Park is located on the San Francisco Bay in the industrial heart of Richmond, California. This historical area is dedicated to the hard working people at the Ford Assembly Plant on the U.S. home front during...
Utah: Zion National Park Travel Guide
Of all the National Parks in Southern Utah, Zion National Park is perhaps the most unique and one of the most fertile places in the state, which is likely why so many Native American groups inhabited the area. The park itself is quite large, and the area where the...
Wisconsin Potawatomi State Park Camping & Trail Tips
Potawatomi State Park is located in Door County of northeastern Wisconsin. For those of you not familiar with WI, it’s the peninsula or thumb pointing into Lake Michigan. Door County is known as a great vacation place with many wineries, a lot of artistic influence...
Rome, Italy: Wheelchair Accessible Travel Tips
When I found out my brother had decided to do a destination wedding, I was jazzed: a joyous excuse for a trip to Europe! I wanted to travel to Rome, Italy with my wheelchair. One of the great things about Europe is that the continent is compact: once you're there,...
Eugene O’Neill National Historical Site
The Eugene O’Neill Historical Site is a beloved residence of one of America’s most influential playwrights and a Nobel Peace Prize winner. Overlooking Mt. Diablo in Danville, California (San Francisco East Bay),...
Congaree National Park, South Carolina Hiking Tips
Congaree National Park is located at the southern end of South Carolina, just outside the state capitol of Columbia. It is a preserved wildlife area, receiving the most government protection from mankind’s footprints. Part of the park’s boarder aligns with the...
Nisene Marks State Park by Santa Cruz
The Nisene Marks State Park, located just right off Hwy 1 near Santa Cruz, California, is a beautiful peaceful redwood forest on the coast. It became a State Park in 1963 by donation of the Marks family and was...
Caledonia State Park, Pennsylvania Camping
The 1,125-acre Caledonia State Park in the state of Pennsylvania is located between Chambersburg and Gettysburg along the Lincoln Highway, US 30. Caledonia State Park is favorite place for camping and has some wheelchair access. The park is nestled within...
Accessible Cruise to Alaska’s Inside Passage
Four years ago I took my very first cruise which happened to be to one of the best destinations a person could ever dream to visit, Alaska. Since then it has been my dream to visit again. This past...
High Cliff State Park, Wisconsin Wheelchair Access
On the northeast corner of Lake Winnebago, the largest lake in Wisconsin, you will find High Cliff State Park. High Cliff is just what the name says, it’s located on a cliff along Lake Winnebago and gives a...
