Disabled-Friendly Park
Just wanted to let you know about a state park in Missouri called
Elephant Rocks State Park (it's south of St. Louis). This is a
park with accomodations for disabled travelers. The attraction
of the park are these large round rocks that remain after the
intervening area has been washed away by erosion. Paths through
the rocks are paved so wheel chairs can be accomodated. What is
most interesting about the park is that it is also set up for
blind visitors. Rope guides lead the blind through the park.
Descriptions of the history and science of the area are available
in braille and there are many touch exhibits to compare types of
rock, etc. I am unaware of other parks which have such
accomodations but perhaps this will become more common.
-Jennifer
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