Inclusive Adventures At Presque Isle State Park in Erie, some of the nation’s best freshwater beaches are accessible for all. Beach wheelchairs* are available at Beach 8 and the Ranger Station, and Mobi-Mats at Beaches 1, 3, 8, and 11 help guests using strollers or walkers reach the water’s edge with ease. Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Kempton offers ADA-accessible paved trails, group presentations with live raptors, and self-guided experiences in a setting renowned for conservation. Its award-winning accessible trail connects the Visitor Center, Native Plant Garden, and scenic South Lookout. Nestled in the Pennsylvania Wilds, Cook Forest Sensory Trail is a paved, quarter-mile loop through ancient woods with tactile signs, benches, and a guide cable. If you visit on a Wednesday, swing by the Sawmill Center for the Arts' Creative HeARTS Program, a hands-on arts workshop for individuals with physical and/or mental disabilities. When winter arrives, the state's 21 ski resorts become playgrounds for snowy fun. Many offer family-friendly activities like kids' lessons and snow-tubing, and ski areas such as Liberty Mountain Resort in Fairfield, Whitetail Resort in Mercersburg, and Camelback Resort in Tannersville offer adaptive skiing and snowboarding programs for people with disabilities. Whitetail Resort, Mercersburg 98 visitpa.com WHITETAIL RESORT
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