Doak Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 The wife and I are fulltimers and really enjoy the western states. The wife's mobility is declining as we all do and we are looking for things todo where the limited mobility is not an issue. We have enjoyed steam train rides and city tours and plan to ride the sleigh in the National Elk Refuge this winter. So give me some ideas, we are ready to go. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyretired Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 A couple of years ago we took a short boat ride from the Riverside Casino. It just goes in front of the casinos and up to the dam. People that needed to loaded first and if necessary there was first floor seating. Short and inexpensive but informative and entertaining. We also took a boat ride on Lake Havasu on a boat that carried just 6 passengers. Each with their own captains chair. This boat goes through Lake Havasu and up the Colorado River into the gorge to Topok. They also served a small lunch. I can't remember the name but it left from London Bridge and it was a great experience. Very relaxing. Plenty of available camping in these areas but best times are early spring, maybe April or in the fall. Quote Randy 2001 Volvo VNL 42 Cummins ISX Autoshift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted December 26, 2019 Report Share Posted December 26, 2019 There are trips up the Columbia River, too. This one has always sounded interesting to me, but there are others: Road Scholar Columbia and Snake River Cruises Quote LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doak Posted December 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 Linda i had heard of Road Scholar before but never researched it before. They have a lot of adventures that fit our needs. Thank You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted December 27, 2019 Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 Road Scholar was formerly Elderhostel. Here's what they have to say about 'easy' trips. https://www.roadscholar.org/practical-information/health-special-considerations/ Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted December 27, 2019 Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 My best travel tip if she can still walk is to buy one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Alex-Orthopedic-Inc-Walking-Combination/dp/B000B8N6K2/ref=sr_1_5?crid=11BJ5365NWRN8&dchild=1&keywords=sport+seat+folding+seat%2Fwalking+stick&qid=1577428719&sprefix=sport+seat%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-5 I liked being able to sit down while tour guides talked. I put the cushion from a crutch handle over the handle to better fit my grip. Don't get a slit cushion; get one you have to twist on over the end. If she has trouble walking I recommend one of these: https://shop.travelscoot.com/us/ That's what I use now and I love it! I bought it while we lived in our Class A. My blog about that is here: https://sandcastle.sandsys.org/2011/06/getting-healthy-mobility/ Linda Sand Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladimir Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 Mobility....the definition varies according to activity. Early in my career, I supervised a couple of interpretive naturalists. We organized a set of "handicapped" tours using the local Boy Scout troop and Forest Service resources. Our tours went through "swamps", but today's term is wetlands. They are still cool no matter what you call them. My surprise was the number of Vietnam vet's with war wounds that made it difficult for them to walk. Canoeing, however, took advantage of their upper body strength and suddenly they were no longer "handicapped". The letters were most gratifying and opened a view on "mobility" that changed as a result. Mobility...canoes, electric bicycles, tri-cycles both electric and non-electric, motorized wheel chairs, wheel chairs for trails, and it keeps going.......define your mobility issues and then look at how you can overcome them. A raft trip down the Middle Fork of the Salmon has been on my bucket list for 50 years. I am saving it for my later years, when I have mobility issues. Quote Vladimr Steblina Retired Forester...exploring the public lands. usbackroads.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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