Aloha, Hawaii
I love sharing about Hawaii! The palm trees, the oceans, the whales off in the distance, and my favorite time of the day, when they light the tiki torches in the area. Do you want to see an epic Sunset? You must visit the islands.
Traveling throughout the United States!
Check out your backyard! This is where you're going to find wineries, beautiful beaches, amusement parks, stunning landforms, bodies of water that take your breath away, and maybe a home visit to see Grandma.
New Orleans
Do you like a little spice? New Orleans doesn't just have flavor in their foods, but also in their architecture, the art, music, the people, the list goes on! New Orleans had some of our favorites.
One thing that we did and was quite accessible was we took a walking food tour. First, I was able to walk this entire tour on my own as it was at a slower pace and very manageable. The food tour took us to restaurants New Orleans is known for, but then explained the history behind each of these dishes which was completely rad! We also visited a bar that had a carousel which is something I've never been to before. Our college kids were with us so we took them on an airboat ride through the Bayou which was quite interesting as well. We ended our trip, celebrating our 22nd anniversary on a Dixieland dinner cruise complete with a Dixie Brass Band. New Orleans will stay in my heart forever and I hope to someday go back for a visit.
Check out some of our favorite excursions in New Orleans
Minnesota
My husband and I met during my college Years, and after we got married, we decided not to go back to our home States. On the other hand, we found visiting these home states to be incredibly fun! First and foremost, you always get to see family and Old Friends. Because of this, others are aware of possible limitations and can create an accessible vacation plan if needed. Some of our favorite things to do in my home state of Minnesota include fishing, boating, Mall of America, stop at White Castle burgers, and of course seeing my family.
So Cal
I am a bit biased of Southern California as this is where Eric and I make our home! It is also a terrific place to visit with its Blue Skies, year round mild climate, and so many things to do.
Big Bear Lake
I'm originally from Minnesota, therefore Lake Life is In My Blood! Each summer, we rent a cabin on the lake and enjoy our time as a family. Some of the things that we have done include renting a pontoon, kayaking, fishing, paddle boarding, hiking in the crisp cool mountains. You do need to watch where you're walking as the train is very uneven up in Big Bear, but the trip itself is completely accessible for anyone with physical or developmental challenges. For example, when we rent the pontoon we let them know ahead of time that we are a family with an ADA member. They will then put a ramp that leads from the dock to the boat and they are very trained to assist someone with low mobility to their seat. From there, let the driver navigate the gorgeous Lake and the pine trees that surround the Sparkling Waters while you enjoy a cocktail and some appetizers. We like to go in the late afternoon and this time we were watching for those famous Eagles, Jackie, Shadow, Gizmo, and Sunny!
East Coast
New York City
