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
The United States has a never-ending supply of corn, and Mom and Dad thought it would be fun to stop and pose in front of it in Nebraska. I’ve actually watched “Children of the Corn” (Mom and Dad love scaries) , and the never-ending corns freak me out! I didn’t want to look at the camera … More Dog-friendly Sioux Falls, South Dakota
I’m not a big sports fan — probably due to the fact that I was raised by two tremendously nerdy parents. I’m typically the dog at the park who ducks if a Frisbee is thrown in her direction. St. Louis seemed to revolve around baseball and sports, which I didn’t care for. We decided to … More Dog-friendly St. Louis, Missouri
The Tennessee welcome center is spacious, has millions of awesome pee trees, and has a great spot for taking a state sign picture with your best friends. We arrived in Nashville in the early evening, much later than we had originally anticipated. My parents had been to Nashville before, so they immediately took me to … More Dog-friendly Nashville, Tennessee
I fell in love with Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park when we visited my Peepaw’s home last summer. The smells, crisp air, refreshing water, and laid-back atmosphere made me want to stay in the park forever. He built the house and the barn all by himself. I was seriously impressed! He let … More Dog-friendly hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
