By Dawson Winch, special to The Conway Daily Sun
ALBANY — Time spent in nature builds confidence, promotes creativity and helps improve self-esteem. Yet, by its very nature, the natural world often presents challenges to people with mobility issues. With its new 1.3-mile Accessible Nature Trail, Tin Mountain Conservation Center hopes to change that.
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