So, now that the weather is soon to be getting nice, my mind is wondering to the outdoors and camping. I love camping and being out in the woods surrounded by God's wonders. But what about people who have to move around in a wheelchair? What do campsites have for them?
http://www.smart-camping-guide.com/camping-for-disabled.html
This website hit on exactly what I was thinking. :}
I found out that there are many campgrounds that now offer wheelchair amenities such as flat sites and assessable wash rooms and restrooms.
This was a tent that the website gave as an example of an assessable tent. This is a two person tent.
This fun little logo is for a camping club that originates in the UK. Carefree is the club's international organization that has sites in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, South Africa, and Southern Africa.
The Club (as this organization calls themselves) assures that they are committed to accessibility. They have an ongoing program of improvements so that all Club sites are accessible.
In 1961 the organization known as Camping Unlimited became a tax-exempt corporation and in 1965, forty-five acres were purchased in the Santa Curz Mountains near Boulder Creek as a camp site. In the beginning, the camp was simply platforms with tents. Over the years with the help of volunteers and donations "Camp Krem" has been steadily improved with buildings, a paved road, hiking trails, and a large swimming pool specially adapted for use by the disabled. See the facilities section of the web site for a closer look.
Surrounded by towering redwoods and located in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains near the town of Boulder Creek, Camp Krem is 20 minutes from the Pacific Ocean, and two hours from San Francisco.
Camp Krem has ten rustic cabins, an arts and crafts center, specially designed swimming pool, campfire arena, a playground, miles of hiking trails and outdoor camping areas. Also on site is a dining/multi-activities center, and modern infirmary.
Woodlarks Camp Site Trust
Here people discover unknown skills and abilities, have adventures and make new friends in an environment designed to meet their individual needs.
For equipment that one might want to bring while camping Adaptive hunting, fishing, and camping website (http://www.adaptiveoutdoorsman.com/) seemed to have some good information!
Well, I'm excited about camping and what is out there so that everyone can enjoy the great outdoors.
<3
Sarah
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