A trip to one or more U.S. national parks is a top bucket list item for many folks. And although most of the parks have rugged back country areas, the majority have also made access upgrades so that wheelchair-users and slow walkers can enjoy these national treasures. As an added bonus, admission discounts are available to seniors and people with a permanent disability. That said, advance planning greatly enhances any national park visit; so with that in mind, here are some tips and tricks to help save time, money, and avoid disappointment on your next national park adventure.

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Although many US national parks offer scenic drives with great windshield views, it’s also nice to hit the trail and get up-close-and-personal with Mother Nature. Granted, at first glance the terrain in some national parks doesn’t appear to be wheelchair friendly, but upon closer examination, you’ll find a good number of barrier-free trails on these federal lands. So grab your water bottle and slather on the sunscreen, and get ready to explore these six scenic wheelchair-accessible national park trails.

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There’s no better way to explore our national parks than by car. You can travel at your own pace, stop whenever the spirit moves you, and seek out wheelchair-accessible sites. With that in mind, check out these six scenic national park drives that offer incredible windshield views, as well as accessible trails and overlooks along the way.

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