The Great Outdoors
UNITED STATES
It is the best, isn’t it?
America is known for its extraordinary nature’s beauty. Many National Parks are proof of that. Here you find some tips to enjoy the accessible outdoors around the United States.
Editor’s pick: Wheelchair Destinations
Accessible Adventures in the Pacific Northwest is a presentation of Wheelchair Destinations.
This Youtube channel is most definitely the best accessible travel
information on the outdoors in this area.
It contains some 40 videos of accessible recreation areas in the states of Oregon and Washington. The most spectacular video is of John flying through the forest!
At our Youtube channel you find an entire playlist of all parks visited.
Pacific North West – Oregon, Washington
Everybody who is going to explore the Pacific North West needs to watch this channel!
John Williams, a well known radio and television personality, guides you in accessible activities for people of all abilities, in some of the most spectacular scenic areas in the Pacific North West.
All videos share detailed information about things to do, accommodation, scenic drives and how to get around.
Arizona
If you visit Arizona you must go see the Grand Canyon, there is no question about that.
A free guide by the National Park Service, gives detailed information about facilities, services, service dogs, wheelchair access and more. Maps and routes. Download here:
GRCA-Accessibility-Guide-2018Download
California: beach life
San Diego
Detailed info on beach mats, wheelchair rent visualized in 10 photo maps
San Diego beach access locations Download
Utah
Zion National Park in Utah has accessible shuttle buses
WheelchairJimmy has a detailed video of the park, accommodation and more tips at Zion National Park.
Florida
Accesible ziplining, waterski and meeting alligators in Florida
In Florida you find Gatorland – try the accessible zipline, right above the alligators!
Everglades National Park – Shark Valley
Accessible Board walk and tram tour in Shark Valley
Kentucky
Or take a look at the accessible tours, accommodation and tour program in Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky.
Mississippi
Maybe you prefer adaptive scuba diving, fishing, bird watching. What about dolphin watching? That and more you all can do in Missisippi!
Read more here.
Montana
Dream Adaptive in Whitefish is a fast growing organization making outdoors recreation possible for everyone.
Oregon
ACCESSIBLE CAMPING ADVENTURES IN OREGON
Check out these inclusive options for fun in the great outdoors:
Making enjoying the outdoors easier, how?
Do you know ADAPTS? This safe and affordable device fits in your back pack. It will make your day out or holiday adventures a whole lot easier.
ADAPTS was invented to be the easiest and safest device to use in case of emergencies, and it turned out to be the travel musthave for travelers with a disability as well.
It is sold worldwide and has been recommended by Wheels no Heels, the famous Youtube channel.
Foldable pathways for any terrain
Enjoying the beach, or a day out near the lake, can be a mission impossible for wheelchair users.
This beach product is a winner. Sold worldwide and very popular in the adaptive surfing community.
Also, imagine beach weddings, birthday parties, beach clubs and resorts – going to the beach is much easier with these lightweight pathways available.
Access Trax is a foldable, durable pathway designed to increase access over uneven terrain such as sand, gravel, dirt, grass, and snow.
The design provides ADA compliant accessibility to wheelchair users, pedestrians, carts and strollers.
Patent technology allows Access Trax to fold, making it very easy to set up, break down and store (AccessTraxsd.com). Want to know more about the revolutionary Access Trax? Read more here.
Traillink – roll on
Accessible Trails in all states – on Traillink you can find wheelchair accessible trails.
You will find over 2600 trails, in all states.
The most accessible national parks
A list of the most accessible national parks you find here (article by MillionMileSecrets, July 2020).
6 Best National Parks for people with disabilities (Lonely Planet, October 2021)
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