Written by By Cory Lee, CurbFreewithCoryLee.com June 22, 2021 Posted for moon.com
National parks are more popular than ever. But for wheelchair users, exploring the great outdoors can often be a challenge. Hiking on scenic trails, taking in phenomenal views, and camping come to mind when thinking of U.S. national parks—all of which can be hit-or-miss with accessibility at times.
However, most national parks here in the U.S. have plenty to do for wheelchair users. It is completely possible to go hiking, take in the scenery, and more as a wheelchair user at the country’s best national parks, but these activities may just need to be done a bit differently.
If you are planning a trip to a national park, it’s important to do the proper research ahead of time, so that you can have a spectacular time once you’re actually there. With the five tips below, your trip is sure to be off to a great start! Here are five tips for visiting U.S. national parks in a wheelchair:
