Victoria, B.C. Queen Victoria Hotel & Suites
At the last minute I decided to stay overnight in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada instead of making a day trip.
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Vancouver, British Columbia: Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel
Gourmet chocolates and cookies greeted me when I entered the room at the Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver, BC, Canada, which
Downtown Seattle, Washington Renaissance Marriott Hotel
The Renaissance Marriott Hotel is located in downtown Seattle, Washington and is close to attractions such as the Pike Place
Las Vegas, Nevada Wheelchair Rentals + Repairs
In general, the Las Vegas, Nevada, and McCarran Airport are very accommodating to visitors who use mobility equipment, and every
A Quad’s Cross Country Trip
Russell, a quadriplegic, and his wife, Darlene, make a trip across the United States. I first must tell you my
Fortaleza, Brazil
Fortaleza in Brazil is a city that has as one of its many travel activities centered around tourism, however it
Bear Canyon Woods Lake, Arizona
When it gets hot in Phoenix, Arizona everyone looks for quick getaways to escape the heat. When temperatures approached 100
Sail the Sea + Adaptive Sailing
Have you ever felt like being in a wheelchair was limiting your choice of holidays? Have you ever wanted to
The Freedom Chair: Experience More of the Outdoors
Global Research Innovation & Technology (GRIT) has launched the Freedom Chair, an off-road mobility device that helps people with disabilities
San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Plaza + Overlooks
Everyone who visits San Francisco, California wants to see the Golden Gate Bridge, for the same reason that residents are
Access Criteria for Parks + Trails
The following is the criteria for looking at accessibility in parks. The categories are not based on any access codes
Petaluma River, California: Shollenberger Park Trail
Tucked inside an industrial park on the banks of the Petaluma River in California is Shollenberger Park, a wetland teeming
Affordable Child Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs of Hope is a nonprofit initiative to develop, design, manufacture and provide a wheelchair to children in need of
ROHO Pack-It Cushion
The ROHO Pack-It is an excellent cushion for athletic competition, bathing, and traveling. Designed for short term use, Pack-It can
Roswell, Georgia: Sweet Apple Park
People come to Sweet Apple Park in Roswell, Georgia to exercise on the path that travels all around the school. There’s
Packing Plan for People with Limited Mobility
When headed to a new travel destination wheelchair users will be commonly faced with challenges of the unknown like finding
Tasmania Travel Tips
With its distinction as the world’s most rugged island, Tasmania is not exactly the place you would put first on
Road Trip from the UK to France
Contemplating your next adventure? Traveling by car from the UK to France you will discover some beautiful sights and landmarks
Reno, Nevada: Street Vibrations Festival
Every year the Biggest Little City in the World, a.k.a. Reno, Nevada, hosts one of the largest music and motorcycles
Boston, Massachusetts: Wheeling Streets + Sidewalks
Boston, Massachusetts is made up of different kinds of sidewalk textures that a wheelchair traveler should be aware of. When going
Boston, Massachusetts Marriott Hotel
The Marriott Long Wharf Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts, beautifully overlooks the harbor, backs up to a park, and has the needed
Santa Cruz, California: Ocean Hotel
Santa Cruz Beach is by far one of the most famous beaches in California, and as the Beach Boys sang
MacKerricher State Park, California Coast
Sprawling MacKerricher State Park, one of the more accessible parks in Mendocino County, has more than 2,000 acres of dunes,
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Trip
In Puerto Vallarta, Mexico the stares from the townfolk in Mexico may take some getting used to, but after a
Van Damme State Park, California Coast
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, California
Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park sits on a headland that juts dramatically into the ocean on the coast
A Special Trip to New York City
“New York City” roars Becky, 27, in absolute delight as she basks in the sunshine in Central Park. For Becky,
Doran Regional Park, Bodega Bay
Doran Regional Park in Bodega Bay is situated on a broad, sandy 120-acre spit that forms the northern border of
Seattle, Washington Outdoors for All Foundation
Get outside with Outdoors for All in the beautiful Pacific Northwest! Outdoors for All Foundation is a Seattle, Washington based
US Airways: Horrible Disabled Treatment
I wear a leg brace. I use a wheelchair, but can walk short distances with canes before fatiguing. I cannot
Boston Four Seasons Hotel
The Four Seasons Hotel at 200 Boylston Street is in Downtown Boston and conveniently located to many places such as the
Mendocino Botanical Gardens, California Coast
The 47-acre Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, on a marine terrace two miles south of Fort Bragg, offers a pleasant opportunity
ABA Law: Beach Access and Paths
Beach access routes allow pedestrians to cross a beach so that they can play, swim, or participate in other beach-
ABA Law: Overlooks and Viewing Areas
Definition [F106.5] A viewing area is an outdoor space developed for viewing a landscape, wildlife, or other points of interest.
ABA Law: Picnic Areas
Definition [F106.5] A picnic facility is a site, or a portion of a site, that is developed for outdoor recreational
ABA Law: Fishing Piers and Recreational Pathways
ADAAG requires that at least one accessible route connect accessible buildings, facilities, elements and spaces on the site. Accessible fishing
ABA Law: Outdoor Constructed Features
Definition [F106.5] Outdoor constructed features are picnic tables, fire rings, grills, fireplaces, wood stoves, trash and recycling receptacles, water hydrants,
ABA Law: Trailheads and Trail Facilities
Definition [F106.5] A trailhead is defined as an outdoor space that is designated by an entity responsible for administering or
ABA Law: Trail Slope Rules
Running Slope [1017.7.1] Running slope, also referred to as grade, is the lengthwise slope of a trail, parallel to the
ABA Law: Trail Makeup Rules
Surface [1017.2] The surfaces of trails, passing spaces, and resting intervals must be firm and stable. A stable trail surface
ABA Law: Updating and New Trail Rules
Definition [F106.5] A trail is defined as a pedestrian route developed primarily for outdoor recreational purposes. Pedestrian routes that are
Able Outdoors: Healthy Traveling Tips
Able Outdoors Online Magazine: August 2010, Pages 17-18 This cover story features Healthy Wheelchair Traveling Tips for the body and
St. Petersburg, Florida Weekend Fun
If you’re looking for a relaxing, low key, winter vacation spot with interesting things to do this could be the
Bodega Bay Head Trail in California
Bodega Head in Bodega Bay forms the tip of a peninsula that extends south of the Bodega dunes and protects
California Sonoma Coast State Park Accessibility
Sonoma Coast State Park is not a single site but rather a collection of beaches, campgrounds, bluffs, crags, and headlands
Valley Adaptive Sports (VAS)
Valley Adaptive Sports’ is a non-profit organization that aims to support and develop recreation opportunities for people with disabilities in
Monterey, California Scenic Coastal Trail
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 State Park, California
Calaveras Big Trees in the Sierra Mountains of California had been ordered to be preserved in 1904 by President Roosevelt, stating
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, California
The Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial in Martinez, California is one of America’s least visited historical sites, but it
Crip Riot Clothing + Accessories
Crip Riot is a disabled-owned and led company committed to bringing expressions of disability pride to the world, through unapologetic
Fort Ross State Historical Park, California
Fort Ross, the southernmost Russian outpost in North America, stands on a high ocean bluff, with a calm sheltered cove
Vista Trail, Bodega Bay California Coast
This small turnout along Highway 1 by Bodega Bay, known as the Vista Trail, is a great place to stop
San Francisco Lands End + Sutro Baths Trail
At San Francisco’s northwestern tip is a forested, windswept park perched on steep bluffs overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge and
Oakland, California: Temescal Regional Recreation Area
Tucked between the intersection of Highways 24 and 13 in Oakland, you’ll find Temescal Regional Recreation Area, one of East
Disneyland California Wheelchair Travel Tips
I remember the first time my mom and dad took us to Disneyland. I was five. I also remember my
Vancouver, Canada: Pan Pacific Hotel
My parents and I recently had the pleasure of staying at the beautiful 4-star luxury Pan Pacific Vancouver in British
Bodega Bay, California: Bird Walk Trail
Bird Walk in the Bodega Bay is a mile-long loop trail through a revitalized 14-acre saltwater marsh at the mouth
Eugene, Oregon: Visit the King Estate Winery
The King Estate Winery sits on top of a hill in the southwest part of Eugene, Oregon in the beautiful
No Barriers USA
No Barriers is a registered 501(c) that works to empowers people of all walks of life and abilities to overcome obstacles,
Lake Chapala, Mexico Access Review
This trip was to Chapala, Mexico. It’s a small town located about 45 minutes drive from the airport in Guadalajara,
10 Tips to Keep Cool
Wheelchair users, listen up! Sitting in a wheelchair can be uncomfortable at times, especially during the summer. The armrests can
Sonoma Winery: Donating Wheelchairs for Wine
Being paralyzed I have certainly felt the trials and tribulations of using a wheelchair: parts fail, get broken or lost.
Washington, D.C. Wheelchair Travel Tips
Wheelchair travelers from all over said that Washington D.C. was one of the most accessible cities in the United States,
Bodega Bay, California Weekend Getaway
Located off Highway 1 about 45 minutes north of the San Francisco Airport is the quaint town of Bodega Bay.
The TriMet “MAX” in Portland in a Wheelchair
In Portland, Oregon the Tri Met is the wheelchair-friendly light rail public transportation service that makes it easy and convenient to get
Toronto, Canada Interesting Weekend
Just returned from an “interesting” long weekend in Toronto, Canada. We had reservations for a wheelchair accessible room at the
Mendocino, California: Vegan B&B
While searching for hotels in Mendocino, the Stanford Inn caught my eye because of its organic gardens used in the
Wrights Beach Jenner, California
In Jenner, California, Wrights Beach, with its low bluffs isn’t as dramatic as the coastline farther north, but it is
Livermore, California Wine Country
The Livermore Wine Country is located about fifty minutes from San Francisco on the east side of the Bay Area.
Newport, Oregon Day Trip
Newport Beach is a historic part of Oregon’s beautiful coastline. It became a US city in 1906 and is the
Monterey, California Travel Guide
Monterey is one of the ocean cities along Monterey Bay, Northern California with a cool coastal vibe and an emphasis
San Francisco Zoo
Off the Great Highway in the southwestern part of San Francisco and right across from the ocean is the San
San Francisco Golden Gate Park Attractions
The San Francisco Golden Gate Park has a number of treasures to explore for travelers with access needs. The park
San Francisco Pier 39, Fisherman’s Wharf + Ghirardelli Square
The famous Pier 39 and Fisherman’s Wharf are the most popular tourist attractions in San Francisco, so prepare yourself for