Dignity Travel offers “Easy and Accessible” tours around the world. Kristin wrote that “I went on a guided tour to Iceland with… [them]…. and it was excellent. It was 100% wheelchair accessible and great for slow walkers. They even provided a wheelchair for me as I was a slow walker with endurance issues. I would recommend them to anyone looking to travel with a small group. They do trips all over the world that change from year to year but also have yearly trips to Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands.” Here is their website.
Author: Cecilia
WonderMoms
Wonder Moms is a nonprofit source of information for disabled people and those caring for them. Have a look at their website and check out listings under Resources at the bottom of their page.
Silver Falls State Park
Silver Falls State Park
Most of the trails in this Willamette Valley park, known for its waterfalls, are moderate to difficult. Here is a description from Oregon.com.
Trail Guide and Brochure Park phone 503-873-8681 Park Map Maps of the Trail of Ten Falls and of the South Falls Day-use Area.
? South Falls Loop 1 mile. The website 7 Most Beautiful Hikes in Oregon describes this trail as “super accessible for families and even those traveling with a stroller.” AllTrails says it is “good for all skill levels.” However, other sources describe it as steep and slippery. Call first.
? There is 4 mile “mostly paved” bike path loop with rolling hills. You might call the park to see if any part of this path would be usable for a wheelchair.
Hopewell Rocks
Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park
The Hopewell Rocks, “Flowerpot Rocks”, are on the shores of the Bay of Fundy 47 km from Moncton. At low tide, you can walk on the muddy surface which will be covered by up to 50 feet of water in just a few hours at high tide. The rocks stand 40 to 70 feet above the sea floor.
From Tourism New Brunswick, “Walk on the ocean floor in the shadows of the majestic flower-pot rocks, unique formations carved by erosion over thousands of years. Time and tide have carved from the cliffs and coves distinctive sandstone formations topped with trees. During periods of low tide, you can walk 2 km of beach and explore several coves.” Here is the Park’s website. Phone 877-734-3429
Until recently the only way down to the sea floor was via 121 steps, but now a wheelchair accessible 60 metre ramp lets you ride to the North Beach. The “beach” itself is not negotiable by wheelchairs but there are plans to enlarge the concrete platform at the base of the ramp. Here is the CBC article and video describing the ramp.
Curbfree
Curbfree Cory Lee’s amazing travel blog presents a wealth of first hand information for wheelchair travelers.
Curbfree with Cory Lee
Curbfree with Cory Lee See his post “Rolling around the big island of Hawaii: A wheelchair user’s travel guide”.
-Hawaii State Parks
Hawaii State Parks Here is the state’s brochure about parks. Although the handicapped icon is not among those listed in the legend on page 3, if you scroll down you will find several sites where a red symbol is used for accessibility. Note that some of the parks are temporarily closed due to flooding. Always call ahead to check conditions.
Cedar Bog State Nature Preserve
Cedar Bog State Nature Preserve
Cedar Bog State Nature Preserve, four miles south of Urbana in Champaign County, is a National Natural Landmark. More than forty endangered, threatened, and rare plants and animals are found in its 450 acres. This preserve is operated by the non-profit Cedar Bog Association and is owned by the Ohio History Connection. There is a $5 per person admission fee. Here is a description from the Ohio Division of Natural Areas and Preserves.
Their phone number is 937-484-3744.
The boardwalk, 1.2 miles, has been built to ADA specifications and is fully wheelchair accessible. Thank you Mike Crackel for letting me know about it.
Travelability.com
Travelability.com “… organizes assisted tours personalized for all with disabilities and dependencies or with certain diseases, offering high standard support services and a unique experience beyond the usual tourist spots. ” Be sure to type the /en after .com in the address to get this page in English.
Wheelchair World.org
WheelchairWorld.org “….is a collection of reviews and information, found through intensive Internet research or submitted directly to Wheelchair World, that help wheelchair users and other Persons of Reduced Mobiilty (PRMs) to be better informed of the accessibility at their destination of choice and to feel more confident when traveling to, from and around the destination.” Thank you Susie Twydell for contacting me about this useful source of information.