All over Maine, communities, land trusts, and parks are working to make their trails and outdoors programming more inclusive for people with disabilities. From building boardwalks to improving signs, outdoor organizations across the state are doing what they can to make open spaces more accessible and welcoming.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) Outdoor enthusiasts know well the physical and restorative benefits of spending a beautiful day in the woods on a trail.But for many people, there are a lot of barri
Outdoor enthusiasts know well the physical and restorative benefits of spending a beautiful day in the woods on a trail. But for many people, there are a lot of barriers to taking a simple hike because of a disability or difficulty with balance. A new grassroots movement aims to change that and make trails accessible to all. Jennifer Rooks of Maine Public Television reports.