Far away from any large cities (it’s a four-hour drive toSan Francisco), northern California offers an abundance of spectacular hikeswith fewer crowds, swimming holes aplenty, and pristine wilderness. Here are some of our favorite dog-friendly hikes. Tell us yours in the comments below! Make sure you are prepared for hiking by checking our hiking with dogs [...]

Hiking with your dog is fun and rewarding, but there are afew essentials to keep in mind before getting that tail on the trail! Beforeyou head out, do your research. Make sure the area you're traveling toallows dogs and find out what their leash laws are. Look up the weather andtrail conditions. To help you [...]

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 [...]

Hiking with your dog in the winter is rewarding andbeautiful, but certainly has its challenges. A few months ago while out with mytwo dogs, one of them suffered an awful injury. I hope that by sharing thisstory and additional safety tips, you will be prepared for any emergency thatmay arise while hiking with your dog.On [...]

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 [...]

Probably because we live in New England, this is our favorite time of year. The air is crisp, the scenery is beautiful, and it’s just safer to take our dogs out driving and hiking without fear of dehydration or overheating. Plus, it’s a lot more comfortable to share a bed with Fido when it’s not sweltering [...]

In the current day and age, there are more new opportunities to flex your creative muscle and come up with new programs, events, games and distractions than ever before. One of these was the invention of Geocaching, a great opportunity to get out into nature and exercise your dog and do some exploring!But what [...]

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 [...]

This year is the 100th birthday of the US National Park System. Sadly, most US Parks do not welcome your dog beyond parking lots and a few contained areas. However, we have noted 5 parks below that do have options for you and your furry friend to enjoy the great outdoors. Our friends at GoPetFriendly.com [...]

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 [...]

Do you have a dog backpack for your furry friend? If not, you may be missing out on one of the most useful tools for pup parents in existence. They make your dog healthier, happier, and make your daily walks or weekend hikes an all around better experience. Need more convincing? Here are five real reasons why your dog needs [...]