With Arizona and Oregon added in July 2014, Laurel has now visited 26 United States.
Monday, August 11, 2014
Friday, August 8, 2014
Denver Zoo
Denver, CO
June 2014
We had a couple of hours before our flight home and a quick search revealed that the Denver Zoo had Laurel's favorite animal on exhibit...the polar bear. We only had time to see the polar bears and the snake house (Kellisa's favorite) along with a few animals that were between the exhibits.
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Estes Park Aerial Tramway
Estes Park, CO
June 2014
We saw a tram (Estes Park Aerial Tramway). Both girls love tram rides.We rode the tram to the top of a mountain to enjoy the views and a quick snack. It turned cold and rainy. We rode the tram back down. Kind of uneventful by our usual standards.
I would like to add that the tram ride and the mountain top were very accessible. The staff was pleasant and accommodating. However, we found the parking lot to the ticket counter and then back to the parking lot to the disabled entrance to the tram a doable struggle.
Monday, August 4, 2014
Lily Lake Trail
Rocky Mountain National Park
June 2012
We loved our hike around the nicely accessible Lily Lake Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Egypt: Dad, are there any alligators in the lake?
Me: No.
Egypt: Any biting fish?
Me: No.
Next came splashing sounds a cute, little mischievous giggles:
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Thursday, July 31, 2014
Trail Ridge Road
Rocky Mountain National Park
June 2014
We drove Trail Ridge Road to the Alpine Visitor Center so the girls could turn in their "homework" and become Junior Park Rangers in Rocky Mountain National Park. Laurel worked very hard on doing her work herself. She completed the 7-9 year old program. We also found time to enjoy some snow in June. Unfortunately, Kellisa was very uncomfortable because her glasses broke and she had a hard time seeing without her prescription sunglasses. She even had a hard time opening her eyes in the sunlight.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Bear Lake Accessible Trail
Rocky Mountain National Park
June 2014
Trailhead Elevation: 9,475ft.Distance: .77 mile
Bear Lake Accessible Trail was a nice hike on crushed gravel around a beautiful lake with wonderful views of Longs Peak. The trail had a few elevation changes which provided just a little challenge for pushing a regular wheelchair. The girls enjoyed finding a small snowbank for climbing and snowballs. After our hike, the girls wanted to ride the park's shuttle bus.
Monday, July 28, 2014
Karen Kain
Continuing our expansion of Kellisa's Path, we've conducted our second interview with someone who's shared a similar path. This time, we talked to leading disabled advocate and author of A Unique Life Fully Lived, Karen Kain:
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