We can't always drive to the mountains to hike so urban walks are our staple. Sometimes we just want to commune with some nature and smell the trees and dirt instead of walking the neighborhood sidewalks though. We are lucky here in Seattle because we have several large parks within the urban area so I thought I would tell you about some of them. Last time we told you about Ravenna and Cowen Parks … [Read more...]
Dog Friendly Trails in the Seattle Area and Beyond
I hike and snowshoe with my dogs often and like to highlight our favorite dog friendly Seattle trails. Our trail adventure stories and trail descriptions are written from the perspective of someone who hikes with their small dogs but, by default, the trails are appropriate for large dogs too. Occasionally we highlight dog friendly trails in other areas of the country we travel to.
Urban Hiking Adventure: Ravenna and Cowen Parks
We've had a love affair with Zuke's since before they had any idea who we were and we are proud to have them as one of our long-term sponsors. Their continued support helps to make sure we have the treats we need to fuel our adventures and that I can continue to share our stories and tips. We are lucky here in Seattle because we have several large parks within the urban area. We can't always … [Read more...]
Perfect Day For a Hike to Snow Lake
I admit we haven't been the best K9 Kampers this time around. The challenge this month is to be active 30 minutes extra, 3 - 4 times a week. Right now I am so busy with school that any kind of activity at all is "extra" for us. We just HAD to get out and hike last week. Not only was I stressed out, and Chester and Gretel really bored, but snow will be coming to the mountains soon. In the winter … [Read more...]
One Amazing, and One So-So, Dog-Friendly Hike Near Bend, Oregon
When you are a tourist in a new area, it can be hard to find some of the "best" local things to do. A Google search often lists the most popular actives or places. However, just because they are popular, doesn't mean they are the most interesting or most beautiful. During our recent trip to Bend, Oregon we wanted knock out some of the best day-hiking trails the area has to offer. I searched for … [Read more...]
5 Challenging (and Spectacular) Day Hikes for You and Your Dog Around Seattle
I want to start making "theme" lists of dog-friendly hikes in the Seattle area. I wrote before about unknown dog-friendly trails around Seattle and I plan to make a list of easy hikes later. We are nearing the end of the hiking season so I wanted to start off my list series by telling you about some trails that are good for our more seasoned hiking fans - those of you who have been regularly … [Read more...]
More Glass Beach Treasures
After the somewhat disappointing hike to glass beach a few weeks ago I had decided it wasn't worth the hike for what little bit of treasures we did find out there. With more thought and research my thoughts tended more towards "well, this is as good as it is going to get if you want to find your own beach glass". I am using beach glass to make boutonnieres for my wedding and thought that at … [Read more...]
Beach Glass Adventure
This was another hike a couple of weeks ago we didn’t have a chance to tell you about. The day before our Mount Si hike we hiked About 3 miles out to glass beach in Port Townsend. Glass beach is near the old town dump site that was a hole in the ground located near the edge of the bluff. The dump was eventually closed but the rough waves ate into the side of the bluff eventually exposing the old … [Read more...]
6 “Unknown” Dog Friendly Trails Near Seattle
Summer is finally here in Seattle. It’s time to start setting your sights on goals for the season. For instance….getting out to hike with your dog more. If you are a Seattle local, or did a little online research of the area, you probably know some of the area’s most famous hiking trails: Mount Si, Little Si , Rattlesnake Ledge , Lake Twentytwo, Wallace Falls, Tiger Mountain, Twin Falls, etc. … [Read more...]
Rattlesnake Ledge: An Actual View This Time!
In case you haven’t noticed, Rattlesnake Ledge is one of our favorite go-to hikes in the winter. The up side is that we are usually more out of shape in the winter and this one is easier and it is usually snow-free all or most of the way. The down side is that the views are amazing but you hardly ever get to see them in the winter because the weather sucks. The last two times we have hiked the … [Read more...]
Pioneering the Dog Friendly Spruce Railroad Trail
The Spruce Railroad Trail skirts Lake Crescent and is inside the boundary of Olympic National Park. The trail is a 4-mile rolling path in the woods along the shores of the lake, which is the second deepest in Washington at 600 feet. The Spruce Railroad Trail has been designated as part of the Olympic Discovery Trail that runs from Port Townsend to Forks, WA. The Olympic Discovery Trail is a … [Read more...]
