St Augustine, Florida The historic town of St. Augustine, Florida, which claims to be the oldest city in the United States, was founded in 1565. The Castillo de San Marcos, nestled on the shores of St. Augustine’s Matanzas Bay, is a unique, bastion-style fortress that has served as a military post since 1672. Built from… Continue reading The Disabled Traveler’s Guide to Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
St Augustine, Florida In 1824, a new brick tower, rising to a height of seventy-three feet, was placed in service in St. Augustine, the leading port in the newly acquired Territory of Florida. The establishment of this lighthouse marked the U.S. Government's swift response to the need for a guiding light to mark the inlet.… Continue reading The Disabled Traveler visits St Augustine Lighthouse
Cape Canaveral, Florida The Cape Canaveral Lighthouse is located on Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The only way to access the lighthouse is via Cape Canaveral Tours as they have a special deal with the Cape Canaveral Space Force Base where the lighthouse sits. The lighthouse itself is very well preserved, as are some of… Continue reading The Disabled Traveler visits Cape Canaveral Lighthouse
Located a few miles east of Montrose, Colorado, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is a true gem for any nature enthusiast. This park offers the Disabled Traveler the opportunity to immerse themselves in the wonders of nature, as they witness the steepest cliffs, oldest rock, and craggiest spires in North America. Nestled in… Continue reading The Disabled Traveler’s Guide to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
The breathtaking landscape of Arches National Park is a true testament to the wonders of nature. With a remarkable collection of over 2,000 natural stone arches, the park is rightly named and offers visitors an unparalleled showcase of geological artistry. These magnificent arches are complemented by hundreds of soaring pinnacles, massive rock fins, and giant… Continue reading The Disabled Traveler’s Guide to Arches National Park
Canyonlands National Park does not receive as much attention as nearby Arches National Park, but it should, as it is a wonderful park. Although it’s near Arches the topography is totally different. Canyonlands National Park is massive and has 3 distinct districts: Island in the Sky, The Needles, and The Maze. The Island in the… Continue reading The Disabled Traveler’s Guide to Canyonlands National Park
A short drive from the town of Grand Junction, the Colorado National Monument allows you to experience sheer-walled, red rock canyons and towering monoliths within a vast plateau and canyon panorama. You could spend a full day visiting here, with many trail hikes (Echo Canyon, Coke Ovens, Canyon Rim, Window Rock, etc.). But for the… Continue reading The Disabled Traveler’s Guide to Colorado National Monument
My first train ride on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad was the summer of 1979 as part of a high school graduation road trip. The train ride was the high-lite of the trip, listening to the sound of the steam whistle from the vintage locomotive, the views of the Rocky Mountains and traveling… Continue reading The Disabled Traveler’s guide to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
The United States is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, has a wide variety of eclectic food, and are some of the most hospitable and friendly people in the world. The United States is also home to the Americans with Disabilities Act, which greatly improved wheelchair accessibility and equal opportunity. But despite… Continue reading Difficulties of Accessible Travel in the United States for Wheelchair Users
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