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A captivating narrative guidebook to inspire everyone, no matter their abilities, to get outside and experience the country's natural landscapes.
When Kellisa Kain was born premature with significant developmental and physical disabilities, she wasn't expected to survive her first 24 hours. She defied the odds, and 20 years later she and her father, Christopher Kain, have pushiked using a specialized mobility chair across the entire United States.
In Rugged Access for All: A Guide for Pushiking America's Diverse Trails with Mobility Chairs and Strollers, Chris and Kellisa showcase some of the greatest trails across the US that can be completed while pushiking-hiking with someone in a wheelchair, mobility chair, or stroller. Part narrative, part guide, this book includes detailed trail descriptions, trail maps, tips for hiking with a stroller or mobility chair, and vibrant stories from Chris and Kellisa's own experiences hiking in all 50 states. The featured trails vary in difficulty, from deserts to mountains and everything in between.
Sometimes even a stroll around the block can have frustrating barriers to those with wheels, and this can lead to families staying inside too often. Rugged Access for All gives families the knowledge, confidence, and direction to travel and experience the wonders of nature, no matter what mobility challenges they may face.
List of contents
Foreword Patrick Gray and Justin Skeesuck
Introduction
About This Book
Essential Gear for Pushiking
Trails Overview
Chapter 1: Alabama
Chapter 2: Alaska
Chapter 3: Arizona
Chapter 4: Arkansas
Chapter 5: Northern California
Chapter 6: Southern California
Chapter 7: Colorado
Chapter 8: Connecticut
Chapter 9: Delaware
Chapter 10: Florida
Chapter 11: Georgia
Chapter 12: Hawaii, Difficult
Chapter 13: Hawaii, Easy
Chapter 14: Idaho
Chapter 15: Illinois
Chapter 16: Indiana
Chapter 17: Iowa
Chapter 18: Kansas
Chapter 19: Kentucky
Chapter 20: Louisiana
Chapter 21: Maine
Chapter 22: Maryland
Chapter 23: Massachusetts
Chapter 24: Michigan, Lower Peninsula
Chapter 25: Michigan, Upper Peninsula
Chapter 26: Minnesota
Chapter 27: Mississippi
Chapter 28: Missouri
Chapter 29: Montana
Chapter 30: Nebraska
Chapter 31: Nevada
Chapter 32: New Hampshire
Chapter 33: New Jersey
Chapter 34: New Mexico
Chapter 35: New York
Chapter 36: North Carolina
Chapter 37: North Dakota
Chapter 38: Ohio
Chapter 39: Oklahoma
Chapter 40: Oregon
Chapter 41: Pennsylvania
Chapter 42: Rhode Island
Chapter 43: South Carolina
Chapter 44: South Dakota
Chapter 45: Tennessee
Chapter 46: Texas
Chapter 47: Utah
Chapter 48: Vermont
Chapter 49: Virginia
Chapter 50: Washington
Chapter 51: West Virginia
Chapter 52: Wisconsin
Chapter 53: Wyoming
Chapter 54: Washington, DC
Appendix: Trail Websites
Index
About the Author
About the author
Christopher Kain is recognized as a leader in the special needs world with an emphasis on hiking, camping, and general travel. His blog, www.kellisaspath.com, shares his hiking adventures with his daughter Kellisa and has followers from across the world. He has also written for abilities.com, the world’s largest website dedicated to people with disabilities.
