Tomorrow we leave for a 5-day road trip. We are headed from Seattle to Bend, Oregon. This will be Gretel’s longest road trip and the maiden voyage for my new car.
In 2012, Dog Fancy Magazine named Bend “Dog Town USA” – the nation’s dog-friendliest City. The city was selected based on Bend’s abundance of canine-friendly recreation opportunities, businesses, restaurants, and off-leash areas.
Bend is also famous for it’s outdoor recreation opportunities. There are apparently more hiking and biking trails there than you can shake a stick at. Although we love Mountain Biking, this trip will be purely “on foot”. I am excited to explore some of Bend’s best trails and City Parks with Chester and Gretel.
We won’t be gone from the blog on vacation because I have some posts written and pre-scheduled. We have some posts coming up about what we packed for this dog-friendly road trip. I might slip in a short post about enjoying the good life in Bend if I have time too. You can follow our adventures real-time on Facebook or Twitter too.
Chester and Gretel have been watching me pack for the last few days. I am not sure they know what kind of mischief we have in our future though. I know I am super excited though. This will be my first visit to Bend.
Let the adventure begin!
Karen and Gerard says
Now that’s a vacation I’m sure you dog will love since it can go with you!
Amber DaWeenie says
Have a super dooper pooper scooper great time in Bend!
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SUGAR: Golden Woofs says
Have FUN and safe Travels. Will check your photos on FB. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar
jan says
Chester and Gretel will probably be a little nervous while you make your preparations, but will be overjoyed when they understand what this means. Have fun hiking with your wieners.
Jessica Rhae says
Really they aren’t too nervous with all the packing. Usually they are. I think it is because I have been packing slowly over the last week instead of cramming it all into the day before we leave (and being stressed myself – which they pick up on).
Sue at Talking Dogs says
Have a safe journey and lots of fun!
Roxy the traveling dog says
That sounds like lots of fun. Maybe you could just zip over to Jackson and say hi. LOL
SlimDoggy says
Road Trip! How exciting. I’m sure Gretel will do just fine – Travel safe and have a great time!
Dolly the Doxie says
Road trip! Can’t wait to read all about it! When you get back and have a few minutes read all about my FIRST road trip to WashDC (before BlogPaws). Traveling with us dogs is so much fun, ha ha ha! I may be biased but I think Chicago is VERY dog friendly! Love Dolly
Bethany says
Have fun! Don’t miss Smith’s Rock. That was one of Tynan’s very favorite hiking spots every time we were in Central Oregon.
Jessica Rhae says
Thanks for the reminder. That was on our original list. My hubby used to be a big rock climber. Smith Rock somehow didn’t transfer over onto the new list but it is added now 🙂
Roberta says
Interested to hear about Bend and your adventures. I have cousins in Oregon who love it there. Have a GREAT time – Gretel looks geared up and ready to go.
Jan K says
Have fun and have a safe trip! Can’t wait to hear and see more about Bend, that sounds like a great place.
Hailey and Zaphod's Lady says
Safe travels!
Carol Bryant says
Have a fun and safe time! I love pet friendly travel and have gone cross country twice with Dex. We will do it again in 2014 for BlogPaws. Looking forward to pics.
2 brown dawgs says
Have a great vacation!
2 Punk Dogs says
Love the picture of Gretel! Sounds like a great trip, looking forward to the updates. 😉
snoopys@snoopysdogblog says
Oooh how exciting, I hope you’re all having a fab time!
Your pal Snoopy 🙂
Willy says
We live in Bend and love it. It is truly Dog City USA. Have a wonderful trip.
emma says
That sounds like fun! Honestly, there is very little Mom misses about living in Germany, but she really misses how dog friendly that country was. She is always so bummed that we can’t go with her very many places here in the US. Enjoy and worry about the blog when you are back!
Flea says
Ooooo! I can’t WAIT to see your photos when you return!!!
Finn says
Oh wow, have FUN!!