Painted Hills is part of the the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument and dogs are allowed. There are 3 land units that make up the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument and the Painted Hills Unit is one of them (Clarno and Sheep Rock are the others). It's the most notable of the 3 and probably the most visited... for good reason! Landscape is very unique and beautiful. Before you … [Read more...]

Carson Valley, Nevada is an often overlooked area of the state, at least by many tourists. Most people pass through Reno, just to the north of the Carson Valley, on their way to Lake Tahoe or Las Vegas but it's worthy of a stop on it's own. Or rather, a stay, because there is a lot to do. Disclosure: Our trip to the Carson Valley was provided by Visit Carson Valley … [Read more...]

Fort Worden State Park is one of my favorite places to take my dogs when visiting Port Townsend, Washington. With a rich history, over 430 acres of land crisscrossed by miles of trails, and over 2 miles of saltwater shoreline, it's a great place to play and relax with your dog. Note: You will need a Discover Pass to park anywhere within Fort Warden State Park. The History of Fort Worden … [Read more...]

While, normally, our overnight adventures include camping, glamping, or other forms of roughing it, we enjoy a bit of luxury now and then too. A few weeks back was one of those times. We had the privilege of being guests at the pet friendly Suncadia Resort, which is one of the nicest pet friendly hotels near Cle Elum, WA. It was a bit of a special occasion because we stayed with our friends … [Read more...]

I’ve recently taken on a new-found interest in visiting Washington’s dog friendly Ghost Towns. The abandoned buildings found in ghost towns tell the story of a different time and a different way of life, and I find myself drawn to exploring these neglected, and often times eerie, historical sites. Ghost towns allow you to take a walk through the past; an exciting way to spend any day for … [Read more...]

Glamping is a step up from camping. It was nice to stay at the Sou'Wester Vintage Trailers as a way to get our "camping" fix withougt having to sleep in the dirt in the bitter cold. When you go glamping, you are almost always guaranteed not to sleep in the dirt. The rest of the details can vary quite a bit though. Glamping options can include caves, "eco-pods", tepees, safari or hunting tents, … [Read more...]

UPDATED: March, 9 2021 I spent last weekend in Port Townsend, WA with my dogs and we had a lot of fun. Port Townsend is a cute little Victorian port town and a great place to visit with your dog. A Brief History Lesson There was early speculation that Port Townsend would be the largest harbor on the west coast of the United States.  By the late 19th century, Port Townsend … [Read more...]

Hello and welcome to the first installment of Inspiration Monday. Inspiration Monday will be a place where I share things that I find inspiring and hope that you will too. The inspiration may be a photo of one of our favorite hikes, a dog friendly town, park, or lodge we want to visit, an inspiring story, a small "goal" to work on for the week, or just a little reminder to be the best pet … [Read more...]

I am always on the search for dog-friendly adventure destinations in Washington State. Doggy Daddy and I hardly go anywhere without Chester and Gretel because, well, they are part of the family and an adventure isn't the same without them. A few months ago I found a wonderful gem - Scottish Lakes High Camp. The Scottish Lakes High Camp is a small group of rustic cabins nestled against a … [Read more...]

Seattle is one of the most dog friendly cities in the U.S. You may have heard but there are actually more dogs than kids in Seattle. It's hard to go anywhere without seeing people driving with dogs in their cars, eating outside at restaurants with their dogs, or out walking with their dogs. Dog friendly hotels and specialty pet stores are everywhere. A an internet search of Seattle will … [Read more...]

Seattle is the best city to travel to, or live with, your dog. I may be a bit biased because we live here and I know all the "secrets" but I have not been to a pace that I found to be as dog friendly as Seattle. Keep reading for 11 reasons Seattle is really dog friendly and the best place to travel with your dog 1. Seattle Has Many Off-leash Dog Parks The Seattle area has a LOT of them. There are … [Read more...]

We took a road trip to Bend, Oregon for vacation a couple of weeks ago and stopped by several dog friendly breweries. Top Dog Friendly Breweries in Bend 10 Barrel Brewing Company There are quite a few locations that you can visit 10 Barrel Brewing Company including Bend (East & West), Boise, Portland, Denver, and San Diego.  These locations include pubs, which offers food along with their … [Read more...]

I had to head to Sequim again this weekend to work on my Grandparent's house some more. We were watching a friend's dog, Clancy. I took Clancy and Gretel with me and left Chester and home with S, as usual, so he had someone to keep him company. While I was on the Edmonds-Kingston ferry boat I got an email that my appointment had been pushed back. I had a couple of hours to kill so I decided to … [Read more...]

Everyone who comes to Seattle knows about the famous Pike Place Market. The open air portion of the market is dog-friendly so visitors with dogs often stop there. If you are like me, you like to get off the beaten path. I often visit places and wish I knew about the less-visited gems that the locals know about. I am going to share one of those Seattle places with you. You can even walk there … [Read more...]

We attended the Grand Opening of Jasper’s Off-Leash Dog Park in Kirkland, WA last weekend. The park was created through the hard work and dedication of KDOG – a group of volunteers and generous park sponsors – and is Kirkland’s first off-leash dog park. The grand opening was somewhat chaotic because there were over 100 people and just as many dogs. Even with that many people there it didn’t … [Read more...]