Time to get outdoors! Breathe some fresh air and recharge in nature. Finding wheelchair accessible places outside in nature is a mission of wheelchairtraveling.com in 2006, which is why the Access 2 Parks Project was officially launched in 2015.
Many U.S. National Parks are found below as well as reviews for national forests, recreation areas, and so on. State, regional, and local parks and gardens have also been documented. Find scenic overlooks, picnic areas, and wheelchair hiking. Happy trails…
Teton Adaptive is a nonprofit organization focused on adaptive outdoor recreation located in Jackson Hole, Wyoming not far from the
Challenged Sailors San Diego in California provides therapeutic and recreational adaptive sailing opportunities for people with disabilities to enhance their
In Northern California, Sugarloaf Ridge State Park is located between the Sonoma and Napa valleys. Surrounded by redwoods and ferns with
Lifelong community advocate, Bonnie Lewkowicz of Access Northern California, was one of the first adaptive dancers and wheelchair travel agents.
Del Valle Regional Park (EBRPD) is located in the East Bay of San Francisco in the town of Livermore. This
The Columbia River separates the states of Oregon and Washington, and a section known as the Columbia River Gorge Recreation
Kayaking is a great outdoor water activity! Accessible kayaking is growing throughout the United States. With adaptive equipment and launching
At the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in Northern Arizona, one of the most accessible areas for visitors to explore is
Pinnacles National Park is located in central California by Monterey. The park was formed by volcanic eruptions and sits along
The Helix is a community outdoor green space with interesting artwork and attractions located in the town of Falkirk, Scotland,
Pioneer Park is located in St. George, Utah not far from Snow Canyon State Park on the way to Zion
The Red Hills Desert Garden is located at Pioneer Park in St. George, Utah near Snow Canyon State Park and
In Durango, Colorado, ride on a historic train through scenic mountains. In the winter, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge
Off the California Coast, south of San Francisco and Monterey, travelers will find three different Pfeiffer Parks. The biggest is
The Chattahoochee River National Recreational Area is located in Northern Georgia, about an hour from Atlanta. The area known as
Not far from Death Valley National Park, on the boarder of Nevada, is the Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge where
Parks and the outdoors, in general, hold a very special place in my heart, which is a reason why I
Deep in the heart of the American Southwest, in the beautiful state of New Mexico, wheelchair travelers are able to
On December 23, 2021, Chad Waligura from Able Outdoors interviews Ashley Lyn Olson from wheelchairtraveling.com on his podcast about
Amicolola Falls State Park is located in the state of Georgia in the USA. Northern Georgia has an ample
Not far from the Hearst Castle and San Simeon State Park, and located in Cambria off the coast of Central
Not far from the Hearst Castle in Central California off the coast near Cambria on Highway 1 is the
In central California along the Pacific Coast Highway, and below Point Lobos State Park near Carmel-by-the-Sea, is the Garrapta State
In the Santa Cruz Mountains off the coast of Monterey Bay in California is the Henry Cowell State Park. This
Año Nuevo State Park is located off the coast of central California, near Monterey Bay above Santa Cruz and below
Hearst Castle is a California State Park, located on the coast between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Hearst Castle rests
I love visiting our U.S. National Parks, even if it’s just a day-trip, and no matter how long I stay,
A little more than a hour from seaside town of Mendocino, California is the Hendy Woods State Park. This a gorgeous
Wave-Ability in Israel was established out of the belief that surfing and activity in the water allows a person with
Fishing is a remarkably relaxing activity that can be a hobby to enthusiasts or a sport for more competitive people.
I’ve been visiting the Mount Shasta Area of Shasta-Trinity and Klamath National Forest my whole life, even before I became
The Inn at Shasta Lake is a contemporary, luxury bed and breakfast near Shasta Lake in the Trinity Forest of
The LOGE is located on the edge of Mt. Shasta City with close access to the freeway. This property has
Did you know that 61 million people in the United States have a disability? Of these 61 million people, roughly
Yosemite National Park in the foothills of the Sierra Mountains of California is one of the most popular attractions in
When planning a trip, explore both the New Zealand North Island and the New Zealand South Island. The North Island
AutoCamp Russian River is located in the small downtown of Guerneville in the Somona Wine Country of California, and is
The New Zealand South Island is filled with parks and natural beauty. It is far less populated than the New
Overwhelmed by New Zealand; the beauty, the grandeur, the force, and its rejuvenation. I am overwhelmed by the souls
Valley Adaptive Sports’ is a non-profit organization that aims to support and develop recreation opportunities for people with disabilities in
Death Valley National Park is located in Southern California on the boarder of Nevada. This video is a great overview
Just outside Sacramento, in the town of Elk Grove, California, almost all of the paths are wheelchair accessible. The Laguna
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park The Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Southern, USA is one of the most
The Martin Murphy Trail near Santa Cruz in Central California county of Santa Clara is a unique loop trail with
James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, purchased a nine-room home in Mentor, Ohio, in 1876. The home
Everyone knows that the U.S. National Parks are wonderful to visit and there are plenty of breathtaking scenic drives that
“Yep, I’m alive. Check. Not bleeding. Check. Nothing seems to be broken. Check. I’m fine,” I said to myself.
About Angel Cove is a spacious lakefront rental home on Lake Douglas in Tennessee, perfect for big families and medium
Stop and smell the roses, no seriously, get outside for some vital vitamin D while enjoying the floral fragrant of
Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program (BORP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization working to improve the health, independence and social
The name Coyote Creek Parkway is managed by the Santa Clara County in Central California near Santa Cruz. Coyote Creek
Sycamore Grove Park is nestled in the Livermore Wine Country, located in the East Bay of San Francisco. The park
The Amicalola River Trail in Dawsonville, Georgia is the way to get to the river. Most people come to the
The cultural and historic significance of Manassas Battlefield National Park in Virginia are primary interpretive themes and all interpretive media in
At the Poole’s Mill Bridge Park in Cumming, Georgia you can see the beautiful covered bridge and soak in the
A. Hiking Trails + Paths Any hiker needs to know details about the trail being used, primarily distance and degree
A. Visitor/Nature Centers + Museums These kinds of buildings are perceived as the go-to point for help and information for
Signs + Information A picture is worth a thousand words, and if it’s a picture of an accessible feature, it’s
The West Point Inn is nestled on the slopes of Mt. Tamalpais in Mill Valley, California, not far from Muir
In the high Sierra Mountains of Yosemite National Park is Mariposa Grove. This area is one of many outdoor
Hetch Hetchy is a lesser known attraction in Yosemite National Park. This video explores what wheelchair access is like at
Located in Sevierville, Tennessee in the Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg area, and near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is the
Yosemite Valley Floor Trail Besides two small inclines, the paved bike path on the Yosemite Valley Floor was virtually flat
It’s always a bit risky taking a journey to a remote destination where accessibility may be in question. But seven
Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort is about thirty-minutes just outside of Yosemite National Park on Highway 140 tucked along a
LOTEM is the leading organization in Israel making hiking trails and nature accessible to everyone. “Being disabled does not prevent
What brings people to Sedona, Arizona in the Southwest of the United States are the majestic red rocks that
Do you fish? Thinking about fishing? What if you have a limited mobility, like using a wheelchair? Below is a
Lasson National Park is located in Northern California between the Shasta area and Reno, Nevada. When visiting, there are camping
The grouping of four towering sequoia redwoods alongside the road in the Sierra Mountains, known as the “Four Guardsmen,”
Fort Funston (MAP) is located along the Pacific Ocean shoreline on the southwest side of San Francisco across from Lake
The Marin Headlands National Park, managed by the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), is located right off the Golden
Being a top travel destination in the USA, there are many attractions and activities in and around Savannah, Georgia. Here are
Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park are known as two of the most beautiful national parks we have
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historic Park is located on the San Francisco Bay in the industrial heart
Of all the National Parks in Southern Utah, Zion National Park is perhaps the most unique and one of the
Potawatomi State Park is located in Door County of northeastern Wisconsin. For those of you not familiar with WI, it’s
The Eugene O’Neill Historical Site is a beloved residence of one of America’s most influential playwrights and a Nobel Peace
Congaree National Park is located at the southern end of South Carolina, just outside the state capitol of Columbia. It
The 1,125-acre Caledonia State Park in the state of Pennsylvania is located between Chambersburg and Gettysburg along the Lincoln Highway, US
On the northeast corner of Lake Winnebago, the largest lake in Wisconsin, you will find High Cliff State Park. High
The Florida Coral Reef State Park is a marine wonderland and the first undersea park in the U.S., established in 1963
Wisconsin is a great place to live and an even better place to camp. There are numerous private campgrounds around
Everglades National Park in Florida is the third largest national park in the U.S., protecting 1.5 million acres of unique
Nestled inside the 62,000 acre Red Cliffs Desert Reserve of Utah, Snow Canyon State Park is a 7400 acre
When driving through the Guadalupe Mountains in the Chihuahuan Desert of southeastern New Mexico, one would never imagine that there
Sharon Springs Park in Cumming, Georiga is on my top 10 list now for sure. Has all sorts of sport
The Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument in north-central New Mexico protects a unique landscape where wind and water have sculpted layers
The offical name of Ball Ground Park is Calvin Farmer Park and is right near downtown in Ball Ground, Georgia.
Virginia Beach is on the Mid-Atlantic coast, part of the southeastern shoreline of Virginia below the Chesapeake Bay. This popular
Taking on any hiking trail with a 5% slope and higher depends a lot on how well your wheelchair is
“Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.” ― Henry David Thoreau, Walden Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Cuyahoga Valley was officially made a National Park in 1974 when local citizens and their representatives sought to preserve this
The Garden of the Gods is a 1300-acre city park in Colorado Springs, Colorado that features colorful, towering rock
The Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in central Colorado protects one of the richest and most diverse fossil deposits in
In Colorado, the Rocky Mountain National Park is a hiker’s paradise with over 50-day hikes and many opportunities for multiple-day backpacking
Shenandoah National Park is located in the Great Appalachian Valley on the East Coast of the United States in the Blue Ridge
An accessible RV can open a whole new world of travel and adventure for people with mobility problems. RV traveling
Mammoth Cave National Park is located in the Green River Valley of Kentucky about a 1.5-hour drive from either Nashville or
The Salton Sea in Southern California is a fascinating place with a tragic history. This hauntingly beautiful body of salt
Note: This park states that its indefinitely closed, but this is a great story about a wheelchair hiker hiking a
In Hawaii, the locals refer to the volcanoes that makeup Hawaii National Park as the ‘Āina a ke akua I noho
Located in northwest Arizona, just 2 1/2 hours from Las Vegas, Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch is a wheelchair accessible desert
Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki Pueblo National Monuments are located near each other in the Coconino National Forest about 30
The lesser-known Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is a stunning sight in the state of Colorado that rivals many
You might be surprised to learn that the tallest sand dunes in North America are nowhere near either coast; they
Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona is a hidden gem! The spectacular mountain scenery includes stunning vistas of the Sulphur Springs Valley
Located in Bar Harbor, Maine and just four miles from the entrance to Acadia National Park, the Woods of Eden Glampground
If you love the Great Outdoors, the historic town of Prescott, Arizona has a lot to offer. It’s nestled against
Wills Park Recreation Center in Alpharetta, Georgia is definitely on my top 10 list! This park has absolutely everything imaginable
People come to Settle’s Bridge Park in Suwanee, Georgia for everything. When you first enter the park there is a
People visit Midway Park in Cumming, Georgia for the sports fields and the restaurants at the top on the street side.
The Matt Community Park in Cumming, Georgia is enormous and known for the sports fields. Paved pathways travel all around the
Fowler Park in Cumming, Georgia has everything, including a sports park and paved nature trails that form all sorts of
The main reason people come to Ducktown Park in Cumming, Gerogia is for the rubber walking path around the field.
Island Beach State Park is one accessible beach option in New Jersey, which has much more than just beaches. It
Lake Powell is a one-hundred-and-eighty-mile-long man-made reservoir for the Colorado River that attracts millions every year. The majority of the
Arches National Park is one of Utah’s most visited destinations due to the plethora of wind-chiseled arches. Many of the
Peaceful, serene, otherworldly. You know, all those cliche terms people throw around about scuba diving. They are all true and
A snowmobiling holiday tour with Artic Adventure are usually seven days, six nights with four-days of snowmobiling guaranteed in the
As a world-class scuba diving destination, Cozumel, Mexico is an obvious travel destination for divers. However, with its breathtaking beaches,
Having relocated from the east coast to California, we were planning our first holiday and considering options like Hawaii, Vegas,
Leaving Juneau After checking out, we decided to get a brunch at our now favorite place in Juneau, Alaska, The Sandpiper
Kegan Reilly, a 33-year-old rafter and paraplegic, and I lean back-to-back against each other, shivering. Even with wetsuits, this is
Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah offers a series of viewpoints of the canyon, some with short walkways that are
Capitol Reef National Park is located in south-central Utah and protects its most famous attraction, the Waterpocket Fold, and
The creation of Hoover Dam, which aimed to control the Colorado River, was a monumental engineering accomplishment that set a
Ecuadorians are a mix of native and Spanish people, which they call themselves “mestizo.” The mestizo are a kind and
In 1998 I was paralyzed in a car accident and hospitalized in Salt Lake City, Utah for a month. It
If you want to get “off the beaten path” and “away from the maddening crowd” then Organ Pipe Cactus National
I had the opportunity to speak in Jupiter, Florida. I was very excited as it was in February and as
Hanauma Bay, Hawaii itself is a dormant cone volcano crater that long ago, a portion of which the outer edge
This magnificent expanse of parkland is one of the nation’s great treasures. Point Reyes Seashore National Park has 71,057 acres
Mori Point is located south of San Francisco in Pacifica along the coast, and is managed by the Golden Gate
Between Pedro Point and Rockaway Point, Pacifica State Beach, often called Linda Mar Beach, is popular with surfers and dog
Traveling has always been a big part of my life. So it is no wonder, that after leaving the hospital
Christiann Otter Baily has a spinal cord injury (L3, L4) from a skateboarding accident in 2006 and does what he
Besides being very diverse and multicultural, the San Francisco Bay Area is also very wheelchair accessible, including a number of
My wife and I decided to escape the July heat and humidity of Atlanta, Georgia, and take off to Maine
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is an oceanfront park on the coast of Northern California in Carmel, right by Monterey
California’s most northerly redwood park, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, boasts some of the world’s largest trees and six miles
Bend, Oregon is a growing city attracting many young adults who thrive in outdoor culture and golf lovers alike. Surrounding
The water was so blue I felt like I was gazing at the eternal pool of life. I had come
As a child, one of my favorite things to do in the whole wide world was to climb trees and
John Muir, the father of park conservation, spent his last couple of decades in a beautiful Victorian home overlooking orchards
The Nisene Marks State Park, located just right off Hwy 1 near Santa Cruz, California, is a beautiful peaceful redwood
At Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado, people started living on the tops of the mesas around 400 AD then
San Diego, California is a premier vacation beach destination, where people from all over the world come to soak up
Badlands National Park in South Dakota is not a destination that most people chose for a vacation but its location, right
In Arizona, the lush Verde River Valley is home to Tuzigoot National Monument and Dead Horse Ranch State Park. Tuzigoot
AccessSurf is a non-profit organization in Hawaii that offers therapeutic adaptive aquatic instruction to individuals, families and wounded military personnel.
In South Africa, Epic Enabled offers an exciting 8-day (7 nights) wheelchair accessible safari through Kruger National Park with a
Four parts of the Swiss Alps exist within Switzerland: Schweizer Alpen (German), Alpes suisses (French), Alpi svizzere (Italian) and Alps
Cabin Overview A cabin known as the Namakagon Landing is a woods lover’s dream near Cable, Wisconsin on beautiful Lake
I’ve had the opportunity to go on a lot of group hunts all over the United States and become friends with
We arrived in Tahoe on a beautiful late summer day and checked into the Hyatt Hotel situated directly on the
Whether summer or winter, Lake Tahoe is one of California’s most visited and naturally beautiful destinations. It was referred to
A light rain was falling. “Most people that do zip-lining are trying to get over their fear of heights” Tamie
Severe osteoporosis and diabetes over twenty years ago left Bob’s legs too brittle to stand and has been using a
England has over 10,000 miles of coastline and plenty of fabulous sandy beaches to explore, but these 5 great beaches are
The Van Damme State Park in the county of Mendocino of Northern California (map) is known as the “Jewel of
Upon arrival I turned off my cell phone; it was worthless now because I was in a reception dead zone.
Sims Lake Park in Suwanee, Georgia is by far one of my favorite parks and a favorite of many people.
Fort Mason in San Francisco, California is a former Army post dating from the Civil War and divided into Upper
Every fall and early winter, thousands of Monarch butterflies travel amazing distances from the northern United States and southern Canada
Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds were created around 107 acres of natural coastal and forest resources with rustic settings,
In fall and winter, up to 150,000 monarch butterflies come to Natural Bridges State Park in Santa Cruz from the northern
Two hours south of Los Angeles and a day trip away from Joshua Tree National Park in the Mojave Desert
Once the setting for a thriving mill town of 400 people, the Headwaters Forest Reserve is now inhabited only by
The ADA hasn’t set any guidelines for accessible campsites however it has been proposed so hopefully, this is something we
Founded on the belief that recreation, fun, challenge and access to the outdoors are an essential part of a healthy
San Diego, California has some of the best beach access in the world. Many beaches in San Diego have beach
The Indian Grinding Rock is located just east of Jackson, California, which is about 3 hours east of San Francisco,
The Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors (BAADS) strives to make all aspects of sailing accessible. To fulfill this mission, we
Covering 600,000 acres, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is the largest state park in California. It protects a vast desert wilderness
Crissy Field with Fort Point tucked below the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is a scenic spot and delight for
Standard wheelchairs are meant to aid disabled individuals in the most basic of everyday tasks. They can easily and quickly
Have you thought about visiting San Francisco, CA for a weekend vacation or a holiday trip? If not, there are
Joshua Tree National Park, 794,000 acres of desert wilderness – where the Mojave and Colorado Deserts merge in California near
The Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona is regarded as one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, and
The name Freizeit-PSO stands for “Freizeit Para Special Outdoor Sports” because we want to approach people that are physically and
At 8am the West Coast Sightseeing Tour Bus arrived at the hotel. The back of the bus had a lift
Think of Northern California and think of redwood trees, the largest trees in the world. Even in the San Francisco
The Marin County in the Bay Area will allow you to explore one of California’s natural treasures, the redwoods. Nestled
A wide, level asphalt section of the Bay Trail known as the Mill Valley-Sausalito Path, popular with cyclists, runners, and
Windemere Park in Cumming, Georgia is a good park, but I feel they could’ve made the path better for the trail.
A trip to the United Kingdom is probably incomplete without enjoying some of the wonderful unspoilt landscapes, and there is
Pomo Bluffs Park is a 25-acre blufftop park at Todds Point, on the south side of Noyo Bay/Noyo Harbor inlet
The centerpiece of the Grover Hot Springs State Park in the Sierra Mountains of California is the mineral hot springs,
Venice Beach is a big tourist attraction for the Los Angeles and a local favorite since it’s a twenty minute
At the northern tip of San Francisco’s Presidio, Baker Beach offers spectacular views from outside the Golden Gate. Beach wheelchairs are
The Big Morongo Canyon Preserve is a 31,000 acre preserve in the Little San Bernardino Mountains that protects one of
Often windswept, foggy, and cold, San Francisco’s main beach is nonetheless a respite from the bustle along much of the
Sonoma County lies in the North Coast Ranges of northwestern California, about an hour away from San Francisco. This part
The following is a growing list of adapted snow skiing companies in both the United States and Canada that make
Off California’s Pacific Coast Highway in Northern California is the coastal city of Half Moon Bay in the Monterey Bay
The Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park is an extraordinarily lovely park managed by East Bay Regional Parks (EBRP), located a few
Strolling through Muir Woods National Monument in Mill Valley, Northern California not far from San Francisco is a space where
The Hammond Trail is a popular hiking/biking/equestrian trail that winds past open fields, woods, and residential areas for more than
Mendocino is a small town on the coast of Northern California where the jagged shoreline meets the lush forests filled
Thirty miles north of Eureka, in the heart of the redwood country, Patrick’s Point State Park juts into the Pacific
Driving along scenic Highway 101, it’s a little startling to come upon the Trees of Mystery, a commercial roadside attraction
Beach Front Park in Crescent City, Calfironia comprises 10 city blocks of grassy sports fields, picnic areas with unobstructed views
When you think of Santa Cruz, usually it’s followed by Beach Boardwalk and images of California’s coast and the Pacific
The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Pasadena, California is a private, non-profit institution established in 1919 by
When arriving at the Keflavik Airport (about 50 km or 31 mi from Reykjavik) the surroundings may seem like you
In McKenzie Bridge, Oregon along the McKenzie River is the Belknap Hot Springs, a natural wonder turned into a peaceful
When it gets hot in Phoenix, Arizona everyone looks for quick getaways to escape the heat. When temperatures approached 100
Everyone who visits San Francisco, California wants to see the Golden Gate Bridge, for the same reason that residents are
The following is the criteria for looking at accessibility in parks. The categories are not based on any access codes
Tucked inside an industrial park on the banks of the Petaluma River in California is Shollenberger Park, a wetland teeming
People come to Sweet Apple Park in Roswell, Georgia to exercise on the path that travels all around the school. There’s
Sprawling MacKerricher State Park, one of the more accessible parks in Mendocino County, has more than 2,000 acres of dunes,
Three miles south of Mendocino, 2,000-acre Van Damme State Park has a variety of habitats: marine, coastal bluff terraces, and
Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park sits on a headland that juts dramatically into the ocean on the coast
Doran Regional Park in Bodega Bay is situated on a broad, sandy 120-acre spit that forms the northern border of
Get outside with Outdoors for All in the beautiful Pacific Northwest! Outdoors for All Foundation is a Seattle, Washington based
The 47-acre Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, on a marine terrace two miles south of Fort Bragg, offers a pleasant opportunity
Bodega Head in Bodega Bay forms the tip of a peninsula that extends south of the Bodega dunes and protects
Sonoma Coast State Park is not a single site but rather a collection of beaches, campgrounds, bluffs, crags, and headlands
The Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail is a link in the 1,200-mile Coastal Trail that is planned to run the length of
Calaveras Big Trees in the Sierra Mountains of California had been ordered to be preserved in 1904 by President Roosevelt, stating
The Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial in Martinez, California is one of America’s least visited historical sites, but it
