Hiking combines all of your pup’s first loves: sniffing, exploring, and spending time with his favorite person in the world—you. You won’t find a more enthusiastic hiking companion anywhere.
Just about every trail in Colorado is dog-friendly outsideof Rocky National Park. Luckily, there is no shortage of great hikes in thiswestern state known for its golden aspen trees, wildflowers, and multitude ofaccessible 14-foot peaks.EasySt.Mary’s Glacier (Idaho Springs) — This1.5-mile hike, located just an hour from Denver packs a lot into its shortdistance. Ascend through [...]
Photo Credit: Laurie CarrLake George, located innorthern New York state at the southeast part of the Adirondack Mountains, isfull of hiking opportunities for people and dogs of all abilities and ages. Filledwith challenging steeper trails with stunning views of Lake George or peaceful pathsof undisturbed ponds and wetlands, there is something for everyone. The LakeGeorge Land [...]
The western Canadian province British Columbia is an outdoormecca, given that it is home to four mountain ranges, 18 volcanoes, andcountless rivers and lakes within the 14 million hectares of parkland andreserves. Both Vancouver and Victoria are surrounded by abundant nature,so adventure is never far. Both cities have fantastic hiking directories thatallow you to filter [...]
Photo Credit: YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com With the Cascade and Olympic Mountain Ranges, there is noshortage of mind-blowingly beautiful hikes in Washington State with some of thebest views in the country. Many hikes in the state require a NWForest Pass , which you can purchase for $5 per day or get an annual passfor $30. State Parks require a Discover [...]
Photo by @bend.brothers on Instagram Oregon is undoubtedly one of the most dog-friendly states inthe country. Aside from a few state parks, dogs are pretty much allowedeverywhere. Many hikes in the state require a NWForest Pass , which you can purchase for $5 per day or get an annual passfor $30. Easy 1000Acres (Sandy River Delta) - This is [...]
Like in the rest of the country, dogs are generally not allowed in National Parks and Forests in Massachusetts. They are allowed in most of the state parks, but they are not allowed in swimming areas. Below we have listed some of our favorite hikes with dogs in Massachusetts from easy to difficult. Just make sure you and your dog [...]
Unlike most states, New Hampshire allows dogs in its majornational forest, the White Mountain National Forest. However, they must beunder verbal command or restrained at all times. You must carry a lead no morethan 6’ long in case your dog needs to be restrained. Dogs are also allowed inmost state parks, though not at picnic [...]