As the government shutdown enters the second week, the national parks that have remained open are starting to suffer the consequences of limited staffing. Yosemite is no exception, and as a result park officials recently announced more closures and restrictions in the park. Continue reading
Oregon State Parks Seek to Improve Access
In an effort to make Oregon state parks more accessible, the Oregon State Parks Foundation (OSPF) recently invited 10 people with a spinal cord injry on a camping trip. But it wasn’t your ordinary camping trip — it was more of a research project. The goal was to identify the barriers that people with disabilities face in the state parks, and to ultimately remove those barriers.
What a great idea!
Cyber Monday Deals on Accessible National Park Lodges
Lake Yellowstone Hotel
If a national park visit is in your future, than check out these Cyber Monday deals at Xanterra properties. Although these deals can only be booked on Monday November 26, 2018, you can preview the savings at www.xanterra.com/cybermonday.
Clean Up in Aisle 5!
The day started out as a typical travel day for Matthew Meehan. That is until he boarded his Delta flight from Atlanta to Miami on November 1, 2018. As he settled into his seat he noticed an unpleasant odor, but it wasn’t until he reached underneath it to retrieve his errant charger that he discovered the source. Continue reading
DOT to Address Emotional Support Animal Issue
As the result of the passage of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2018, it looks like the Department of Transportation (DOT) is set to address the emotional support animal issue in 2019. Continue reading
Rocky Makes the No-Fly List
Lift Access Comes to Japan Airports
Call it a response to a public outcry, or preparation for a more accessible 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, but Japan airports will be getting a much needed access upgrade — lift access to aircraft parked on the tarmac. Continue reading
Visit the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis — For Free
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis (https://www.childrensmuseum.org) is a fun place to visit any day of the year, but it’s an especially attractive option on their four free-admission days — Fiesta Familia (September 23), Christmas Eve, Martin Luther King Day and President’s Day. Additionally, on the first Thursday of the month, admission is a very affordable $5. Continue reading
Celebrate Museum Day on September 22
There may be no such thing as a free lunch, but if you play your cards right, you could get free admission to one of your favorite museums on September 22, 2018 — on The Smithsonian’s 14th annual Museum Day. This nationwide event allows participating museums to emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington, D.C.-based facilities, and give free admission to their patrons. Continue reading
Despite the Fire, Glacier National Park is Still Open for Business!!
No crowds in Apgar Village!
As you may have heard, there’s a large fire burning along the north shore of Lake Mc Donald that has led to the closure of some areas of Glacier National Park. That said the park is still open for business. The smoke is variable, and to be honest it depends on the wind direction. That said even though facilities are pretty limited on the west side, it’s still possible to stay there and explore the open areas of the park. Continue reading