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Old 03-18-2008, 01:06 PM
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This is a tough nut to crack Cayo, while I agree in principle, it saddens me to see that the badly underfunded NPS is the target of class action litigation. Years of court and legal fees will only deter their progress in improving the grounds for everyone.

I was there a few years ago and was mostly able to get around in my manual chair with the help of my friends. Muir woods has a huge boardwalk in place and, while it does have some steep ramps/grades, we were able to get through.

In my own experience at scores of NPS sites nation-wide, most are making slow, but steady attempts at improving accessibility. My chief complaint at this point would be to those who have been "winging it" without expertise or consultation. The worst is adding grab bars to an already-too-small restroom stall and calling it accessible (North Cascades, Volcano NP, and others).

As an avid supporter and fan of the NPS, my hope is to help, not hinder their progress with this almost-daunting effort.
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