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Good morning and welcome to our last week of our summer slumbusters.

Next Monday we'll be back with brand new Kid News episodes.

Until then, we noodle.

And today, we're hitting the great outdoors.

It goes without saying that the US has gorgeous national parks,

but they aren't always easy to enjoy for people with disabilities.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is... easy to enjoy for people with disabilities.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is trying to change that.

The Park launched three adaptive outings last year

that were so successful this summer they're offering seven. The special equipment

available includes three-wheel off-road triks for balance issues, hand-cycle

mountain bikes for cyclists without leg mobility, and kayaks without rigors to prevent tipping.

Think about your favorite outdoor activity.

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