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Tag Archive for ‘Phoenix’

Scottsdale WaterFront


If you need to get out and go for a roll, but you spouse needs to do some shopping, Accessing Arizona now offers reviews of Urban Trails, and the Scottsdale Waterfront gets high marks for access, and shopping.

South Mountain Park


Head to South Mountain Park about two hours before sunset. Enjoy the great trail and then drive up to the top and get the best view of the Phoenix lights.

Japanese Friendship Garden


The Japanese Friendship Garden (Ro Ho En)is a pretty cool little park. The authentic 3 1/2 acre park located in downtown Phoenix has a little lake that is full of Koi fish. We are talking about a lot of big colorful Koi. Around the lake is a perfect trail. It’s not too steep, not too [...]

Ben Avery Shooting Range


Editor’s note: It’s my goal that Accessing Arizona not become another web site with canned descriptions of places. I hope the site offers insight that only comes from “hands-on” rolling about a place. Having said that I am posting this entry somewhat prematurely. Its been 20 years since I’ve been to Ben Avery Shooting Range. [...]

White Tanks Regional Park


White Tanks is located on the far west side of Phoenix. It’s a big park with many areas for camping and picnicking. The park has some excellent hiking trails for the walking-type folks. It also features two trails for wheelers. Waterfall TrailThe name is only true if you come after a rain. And then you [...]

Patagonia Lake


Patagonia Lake is a fun little lake located southwest of Tucson. It has a nice accessible pier and a funny ol’ bridge.

Boyce Thompson Arboretum


Looking for a day trip outside Phoenix? Boyce Thompson Arboretum is a great place to explore the desert.

Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area


Location: Phoenix The name Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area does not sound all too inviting, but being as I live in Phoenix and the the park ranger’s e-mail says it is accessible I figured I would swing by.Wow! Good job Phoenix. This is a nice little sanctuary and it’s also got some excellent wheeler trails. [...]

Canyon Lake


Location: Central Arizona http://www.canyonlakemarina.com/ http://www.dollysteamboat.com/ There’s two cool things about Canyon Lake. First is the drive. The Apache Trail is a great drive and not for wimps. Its non-stop cut backs and curves. With hand-controls its really fun. The lake marina and restaurant are all plenty accessible and there’s some nice picnic areas with accessible [...]

Road Tripping thru Arizona


All to often its the journey that makes a destination worth going. Arizona Department of Tourism has a great web site of road trips. With hand-controls, they’re even better.

What Acessing Arizona Is All About

Accessing Arizona is primarily designed for people who are looking for wheelchair accessible events, locations and activities. If you have paralysis (paraplegic or quadriplegic), Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Bifida, or if you are an amputee, Accessing Arizona has information about an active lifestyle.
If you are traveling to Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, Sedona or the Grand Canyon, the site offers insight about the accessibility. We cover trails, lakes, state parks, national parks and just about anything claiming to be handicapped accessible. The site also covers sports and recreation in Arizona.
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