Book Details
Title – Barrier-Free Travel; Washington National Parks for Wheelers and Slow Walkers
Author – Candy B. Harrington
Price and Format – $10.95, print
Publication Date – March 1, 2018
ISBN – 978-0-9985103-2-3
Publisher – C&C Creative Concepts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Candy Harrington, candy@EmergingHorizons.com
Wheelchairs and Mountains Do Mix – In Washington’s National Parks
RIPON, CA – March 1, 2018 – At first glance Mount Rainier might not appear to be the best vacation choice for wheelchair-users and slow walkers. After all, the namesake mountain towers some 14,000 feet over the surrounding national park. On the other hand, after you peruse Candy B. Harrington’s newest release — Barrier-Free Travels; Washington National Parks for Wheelers and Slow Walkers – you’ll quickly realize that all three of the Evergreen State’s national parks offer accessible options for folks that use wheelchairs, walkers, canes and crutches.
This handy access guide includes information on accessible trails, attractions, and lodging options in and near Olympic, Mount Rainier and North Cascades National Parks. Filled with useful access information the book contains:
- Photos and Access Details of all Park Lodges
- Information on Accessible Ranger-Led Tours
- Special Access Passes and Discounts
- Details on Accessible Trails and Attractions
- Scenic Drives and Accessible Viewpoints
- Barrier-Free Camping
- Locations of Loaner Wheelchairs
- Fly-Drive and Accessible Rental Van Information
- Updates on Recent Access Improvements
Admittedly Harrington had some doubts about the accessibility of these parks in the beginning too. “For a long time I listened to the nay-sayers who told me that North Cascades National Park wasn’t at all wheelchair-accessible,” explains Harrington. “But after I visited it, I discovered a veritable treasure trove of accessible trails along the North Cascades Highway, and I’m extremely excited to share them with my readers.”
This inclusive title is part of Harrington’s national park series; and although it’s written for wheelchair-users and slow walkers, moms who have stroller-aged kids will also appreciate the access information in this guide.
Harrington’s new title also includes information about the progress of the Spruce Railroad Trail project in Olympic National Park. Located on the north shore of Lake Crescent, the trail follows the historic grade of the Spruce Railroad, which was abandoned in 1951. When completed, this 4-mile trail will connect the east and west trailheads, and the entire length will be paved and wheelchair-accessible. Says Harrington, “I’ve been following this project for years, and I’m looking forward to its completion in 2019, as it will effectively triple the length of accessible trails in the park.”
Known as the guru of accessible travel, Candy Harrington has covered this niche exclusively for over 20 years. She’s the founding editor of Emerging Horizons and the author of a sizable library of accessible travel titles, including the classic, Barrier-Free Travel: A Nuts and Bolts Guide for Wheelers and Slow Walkers.
Barrier-Free Travel; Washington National Parks for Wheelers and Slow Walkers ($10.95, ISBN: 978-0-9985103-2-3) is available at your favorite book seller.
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In the Book
Penned by accessible travel expert Candy B. Harrington, this handy guidebook includes detailed access information about Olympic, Mount Rainier and North Cascades National Parks.
- Accessible Trail Information
- Accessible Lodging Options in the Parks
- Detailed Photographs and Descriptions of Accessible Lodging Options
- Information on Accessible Ranger-Led Tours
- Special Access Passes and Permits
- Accessible Lodging and Trails Near the Park Entrances
- Scenic Drives and Accessible Viewpoints
- Barrier-Free Camping in the Parks
- Locations of Loaner Wheelchairs
- Fly-Drive and Accessible Rental Van Information
- Details About Recent Access Improvements in the Parks
Audience
Barrier-Free Travel; Washington National Parks for Wheelers and Slow Walkers is a must read if you like exploring remote national parks. It’s a great resource for seniors, parents with stroller-aged children, Baby Boomers, folks who need to take things a little slower, and anybody who uses a cane, walker, wheelchair or scooter.
About the Author
As a travel writer for over 20 years, Candy Harrington had an epiphany back in 1996. “I was tired of writing fluff,” she recalls. “After all who really cares about thread count anyway?” A friend suggested that she cover accessible travel — which was a truly underserved niche back then — and Candy took that suggestion and ran with it. To be honest, most of her colleagues thought she was a few fries short of a Happy Meal for making the change, but that didn’t stop Candy. Although she knew absolutely nothing about accessible travel or even disability in the beginning, as a journalist Candy knew how to research, interview and write, so that’s exactly what she did.
Shortly thereafter she founded Emerging Horizons — a travel resource for wheelchair-users and slow walkers — with her husband and photographer Charles Pannell. Today Harrington has thousands of accessible travel bylines to her credit, is the author of a sizable library of accessible travel titles, and continues to maintain the advertising-free Emerging Horizons website. Says Harrington, “We feel Emerging Horizons should offer unbiased accessible travel information, and we can’t very well do that if we take advertising dollars from cruise lines or tour operators who may not be accessible.”
Candy is also a frequent speaker about accessible travel issues; and when she and Charles aren’t on the road ferreting out new accessible travel finds, they both enjoy the peace and quiet of their mountain home in the Sierras.
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