Accessible travel

Those with mobility disabilities spend US$58.2 billion on travel every year. Thanks to the efforts of disability advocates, some popular destinations have invested in wheelchair-friendly trails and better infrastructure surrounding top attractions.

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The access loop trail on the Old Sauk Trail on Monday, May 27, 2024 in Darrington, Washington. (Ta'Leah Van Sistine / The Herald)

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For people with disabilities, tree roots and other obstacles can curb access to the outdoors. But some trails are wheelchair-friendly.