David, I just remembered that Sandy Ridge has a motorized vehicle (like a 6 person golf cart) that I have seen used to bring people back to the marsh for birding. I saw it on my first visit there about 6 weeks ago and it looked like a volunteer was driving a small group of elderly folks on a regular birding trip. They stopped frequently for viewing and pictures as they made their way around the marsh. I don't know if this was free or if there was a charge. Perhaps you can call the park and see if it would be available to you and your wife. Matt Valencic -----Original Message----- From: Ohio birds [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of david riggs Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 11:39 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [Ohio-birds] Wheelchair bound birdng Dear List, I am still recovering from a broken leg, but my wife and I want to get out for some birding near Oberlin (20 mi sw of Cleveland airport). I know about the boardwalk at Magee Marsh, but most places near here have gravel or mud trails, which is too much for my wheelchair. In particular, Sandy Ridge, our best closest bet, is too difficult. Someone mentioned that Columbia Reservation Metropark has some asphalt trails but I don't know if the birding is any good. Thanks for any suggestions. David Riggs ______________________________________________________________________ Ohio-birds mailing list, a service of the Ohio Ornithological Society. Our thanks to Miami University for hosting this mailing list. Additional discussions can be found in our forums, at www.ohiobirds.org/forum/. You can join or leave the list, or change your options, at: http://listserv.muohio.edu/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=OHIO-BIRDS Send questions or comments about the list to: [log in to unmask] ______________________________________________________________________ Ohio-birds mailing list, a service of the Ohio Ornithological Society. Our thanks to Miami University for hosting this mailing list. Additional discussions can be found in our forums, at www.ohiobirds.org/forum/. You can join or leave the list, or change your options, at: http://listserv.muohio.edu/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=OHIO-BIRDS Send questions or comments about the list to: [log in to unmask]