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My family and I have been going to National Parks here in the USA for years. Most are beautiful and well taken care of, with some of them having paved hiking trails so that everyone, no matter their age or health, can also take part in walks and enjoy the parks. Most have wonderful accommodations and you can either go first class or go all natural and rough it.

The Parks have passes that are quite affordable for the whole family, but if you include in your party, your grandparents or members of the family who have a disability -- the passes are rock bottom cheap. That's another reason to go to a National Park. Everyone is accommodated and I approve of that a lot!

Try going to your states' closest National park, even if just for a one day jaunt. NYC has a commercial that says there are 8 just here in town.

Please support the Parks. With Bush's plans for the privatization of National Parks, they might not be here that much longer.

Photo above portrays the Grand Canyon National Park.

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Hi Skatss, The parks sound so wonderful! My husband is severally disabled, but able
to walk (some). Could you give me a idea what I (we) might expect to pay with
a disabled person, and did you visit any parks that had cabins?
I sold our motor home when prices began to rise so high on gasoline.(and the fact
that he is not well).
Isn't it hard to get a place in national parks due to crowds, during spring & summer?

Many thanks for any help you may offer.
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Here's the sit addy with all the information:

https://pwrcms.nps.gov/pwr/fees_passes.htm

The pass is free and will include up to three other people who travel in a private vehicle with him.

They also have a discount for seniors too. Ten dollars!

Many parks do have cabins, but there are so many parks, I'd get in touch with the Park that interests you and look at their website or call. They usually have a number you can call and ask.

Make sure you also ask about the paved trails and paved sights to see in that Park. Some Parks are set up to welcome elderly and disabled people and they are beautiful indeed.

America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass – Access Pass - Free.
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This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities.

Documentation is required to obtain the pass. Acceptable documentation includes: statement by a licensed physician;
document issued by a Federal agency such as the Veteran’s Administration, Social Security Disability Income or Supplemental Security Income;
or document issued by a State agency such as a vocational rehabilitation agency.

The pass provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity.

The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). The pass can only be obtained in person at the park.

The Access Pass provides a 50 percent discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and specialized interpretive services. In some cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50 percent price reduction. The pass is non-transferable and generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires.

Be sure to call first to make certain your vacation will be the best!
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I am having to go through a LOTS of things, Skatts.

A lot of the things that I find are like 'go for the day' type things..That is a
bit hard for me, as he tires pretty easily. I want to look for Southern parks
with cabins & amenities for wheel chair..(I think most have that) so off
to search more. Thank you for your kindness in helping us, and hope your
family has a beautiful summer!
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Is there a place I can write to get a complete list of national parks?
(with amenities, ex: wheel chair, camping, cabins, swimming)
I have looked at that site and seems to be somewhat confusing to me..
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I love National Park vacations. My family and I do a lot of road trips and we always try to incorporate at least one along the way. Gotta love how we always get in free with my brother's handicap pass, which never cost us a cent to get for him. We have been using it to go to parks since we first took him to Yellowstone when he was four. That was ten years ago and boy have we saved a lot of money using it and experienced way more National Parks than we would have otherwise.
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I love National Park vacations. My family and I do a lot of road trips and we always try to incorporate at least one along the way. Gotta love how we always get in free with my brother's handicap pass, which never cost us a cent to get for him. We have been using it to go to parks since we first took him to Yellowstone when he was four. That was ten years ago and boy have we saved a lot of money using it and experienced way more National Parks than we would have otherwise.
Kjs..Thank you so much for your post!! Do you know where I may write and get a
list of parks? Do any of the parks have cabins? I sold our rig when he got so sick,
and gas was already going so high! I KNOW he would enjoy it, but I am unable to
pay full price. I KNOW our STATE park cabins are pricey and almost inaccessable
ALL YEAR! Thank you again and welcome!
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You can find a list of all the parks at Find a Park. If you just click search by name and show all it lists them all alphabetically. On that page you can search by other ways too. I do not know how to contact the National Park Service. The best bet, though, is to try to contact some of the parks you are interested in visiting directly.

Many of the parks do have cabins, hotels/lodges, or at least lodging right outside the park. As for wheelchair accessible lodging that may sometimes still be hard to find because many of the National Parks facilities have not been updated recently.
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When I was a kid my parents and us kids would take road trips every summer. We would always stop in Arizona and go to the Grand Canyon. As an adult my friends and I always try and go to the Grand Canyon to go camping and White River Rafting. We always book way in advance to make sure that we have reservations. The prices are reasonable.
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Hey KJS and many thanks..I will sure check again. If I can get
us to a park (and cabin) without too many stairs, we will be OK.
We could just ride the trails or roads around that allow a car. He
can walk a little, just no distance. I was hoping to look up
parks by state and go from there. (I don't think I am searching
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