If you are ever lucky enough to drive up or down the Oregon coast, there is a tiny beach with views of a gorgeous lighthouse that is worth the detour. Between Florence and Yachats on the Pacific Coast Highway lies Cape Cove Beach and the Heceta Head Lighthouse. The beach and lighthouse are located in … More Day trip: Cape Cove Beach
This was a brief trip so it shall be a short and sweet post for me. Me and Mom took our first solo girls trip to the Columbia River Gorge, and did an enjoyable mini hike up to see Latourell Falls. This 2.4 mile loop hike is the closest gorge hike to Portland, and it … More Hiking spotlight: Latourell Falls
The original plan was to head to Seattle for the second part of my birthday excursion. Unfortunately, we were rained out of Washington, so we headed back to Oregon to explore more of the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. On the way, we recalled hearing about what locals call the Thousand Acre Dog Park, formally known … More Day trip: Sandy River Delta Park
For my 6th birthday, I thought it would be fun to go off the beaten path and explore a small town in Washington called Centralia. Centralia has a perfect name, located centrally between Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington. We found a pretty sweet dog-friendly hotel that I’ve been excited to share with my pups. McMenamins … More Dog-friendly Hotel: McMenamins Olympic Club
The Columbia River Gorge has many spectacular dog-friendly hiking spots, and it’s only an easy 30-minute drive out of Portland, Oregon. The first trail we tried in the gorge, Angel’s Rest, was as heavenly as the name suggests. The trail was about 4.8 miles, round-trip, and was full of steep cliffs, so Mom said I had … More Hiking Spotlight: Angel’s Rest
Every year, a family farm called Wooden Shoe, 45 minutes out of Portland, Ore., holds a famous tulip festival to kick off the spectacular spring season. My best buddy, Nala, and I raced through the farm to see why the tulips were so popular. Before we got too dirty, Mom took too many pictures of … More Dog-friendly event of the month: The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Oregon
After our long, incredible day hike in the Willamette National Forest, I was pooped from running around on the ice all day. Mom and Dad bought me a delightful, comfy hotel room at the dog-friendly Lodge at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond, Ore. Unfortunately, I didn’t get my own bed because Jena, Brian, and Pluto … More Day trip: The Timberline Lodge at Mount Hood in Oregon
This trail was rated the No. 1 trail in the Willamette National Forest in Oregon. The trail is 3.7 miles (one way) and is located near McKenzie Bridge, a city in central Oregon. We were captivated by the beauty of the trail. The Mckenzie river was racing next to us as we walked along the trail. … More Hiking Spotlight: McKenzie River Trail
I adore car rides. It sounds cliche for a pup, but there is something about my ears and jowls blowing in the wind, the sounds of nature, and the smell of pee that gets me every time. Since I have so many new dog friends interested in traveling and I have successfully completed my first … More How to travel across America with your pup
South Dakota is exploding with endless dog-friendly adventures. After our rejuvenating hiking day in Sioux Falls, we headed out to Rapid City, South Dakota. We had a few stops to make on the way, starting with one of Mom and Dad’s favorite quirky roadside attractions in America: the Corn Palace. The locals in Mitchell, South Dakota, … More Dog-friendly roadside attractions in South Dakota
