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 Bendโs 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
August 5, 2013 at 2:23 AMNow that’s a vacation I’m sure you dog will love since it can go with you!
Amber DaWeenie says
August 5, 2013 at 4:54 AMHave a super dooper pooper scooper great time in Bend!
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SUGAR: Golden Woofs says
August 5, 2013 at 5:06 AMHave FUN and safe Travels. Will check your photos on FB. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar
jan says
August 5, 2013 at 6:06 AMChester 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
August 5, 2013 at 9:38 AMReally 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
August 5, 2013 at 7:16 AMHave a safe journey and lots of fun!
Roxy the traveling dog says
August 5, 2013 at 7:34 AMThat sounds like lots of fun. Maybe you could just zip over to Jackson and say hi. LOL
SlimDoggy says
August 5, 2013 at 7:35 AMRoad Trip! How exciting. I’m sure Gretel will do just fine – Travel safe and have a great time!
Dolly the Doxie says
August 5, 2013 at 11:03 AMRoad 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
August 5, 2013 at 11:05 AMHave 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
August 5, 2013 at 11:57 AMThanks 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 ๐
Roberta says
August 5, 2013 at 11:17 AMInterested 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
August 5, 2013 at 11:53 AMHave 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
August 5, 2013 at 4:29 PMSafe travels!
Carol Bryant says
August 5, 2013 at 4:32 PMHave 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
August 5, 2013 at 5:21 PMHave a great vacation!
2 Punk Dogs says
August 5, 2013 at 6:58 PMLove the picture of Gretel! Sounds like a great trip, looking forward to the updates. ๐
snoopys@snoopysdogblog says
August 5, 2013 at 7:51 PMOooh how exciting, I hope you’re all having a fab time!
Your pal Snoopy ๐
Willy says
August 6, 2013 at 9:13 AMWe live in Bend and love it. It is truly Dog City USA. Have a wonderful trip.
emma says
August 6, 2013 at 11:31 AMThat 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
August 6, 2013 at 12:34 PMOoooo! I can’t WAIT to see your photos when you return!!!
Finn says
August 7, 2013 at 7:30 AMOh wow, have FUN!!