America’s Most Accessible National Parks

If you want to see our nation’s most beautiful places, but you have difficulty walking or can’t walk far,  you may be interested in a recent ranking of America’s most accessible national parks.

From canyons to reefs, mountains to hot springs, the list covers a wide range of parks throughout the nation. And one that made the Top 10 list should be familiar to Northeast Ohio residents: Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

The list was compiled AgingInPlace.org, an online website that provides support for people who want to remain in their homes and communities as they age. Considered how easily people with limited mobility can see the parks’ most impressive features either by car or on paved trails. Nearby restaurants and other amenities that are wheelchair accessible also figure into the rankings.

Here is the list of best parks for accessibility:

1. Badlands National Park
2. Grand Canyon
3. Yellowstone National Park
4. Mesa Verde
5. Bryce Canyon
6. Hot Springs
7. Indiana Dunes
8. Cuyahoga Valley
9. Death Valley
10. Joshua Tree

Find extended rankings at AgingInPlace.org.

For information about America’s national parks go to  the National Park Service website.