Fun fact: Every state in the US has at least a few state parks, and the Hoosier State is no different. Indiana is a beautiful place with a decently-sized handful of state parks – 24 at the time of this writing, to be exact – and our state parks are, if I might say, a step above the rest in terms of beauty AND function. Did you know that several ADA-accessible state parks in Indiana now offer game-changing motorized chairs for hitting the trails with? Yup! Check it out, and make time to visit one of Indiana’s state parks sometime soon.

So, who's to thank for this awesome new development?
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That would be a grant from the Ford Motor Company in the form of Bronco Wild Fun.
Thanks to their generous support, there are 15 new motorized chairs that are designed to traverse even challenging trails, allowing folks with mobility issues to enjoy the parks to their fullest.
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At the time of this writing, there are four of these chairs at Indiana Dunes National Park.
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McCormick's Creek State Park is at a close second, with two chairs available there.

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Eight other parks have one each.
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These parks are all absolutely amazing must-dos for every Hoosier. These include gems like Chain O Lakes State Park, Fort Harrison State Park, and Mounds State Park (not to be confused with Angel Mounds State Park, which is a different one).
Other parks with these chairs are beautiful Pokagon State Park, Spring Mill State Park, Salamonie Lake State Park, O'Bannon Woods State Park, and finally Charlestown State Park.
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To secure a "reservation" for one, simply contact the park you're planning to visit ahead of time and indicate your interest in the program.
Truly, this is an awesome victory for outdoor lovers all over Indiana of all abilities.
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It's about time we can all enjoy the great outdoors... every one of us.

If you’d like to get ahold of Indiana’s state parks to plan your accessible visit, be sure to check out the official contact information on the Indiana Department of Natural Resources website. What are your thoughts about these newly ADA-accessible state parks in Indiana? Let me know! Need more wilderness in your life? Same. Check out my list of the best, most underrated state parks in Indiana.

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