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Just about every trail in Colorado is dog-friendly outside
of Rocky National Park. Luckily, there is no shortage of great hikes in this
western state known for its golden aspen trees, wildflowers, and multitude of
accessible 14-foot peaks.EasySt.
Mary’s Glacier
(Idaho Springs) — This
1.5-mile hike, located just an hour from Denver packs a lot into its short
distance. Ascend through [...]

Arizona offers some of the best year-round hiking in the
country, especially when the cold and snow leave you trapped inside during the
winter months. With a wide variety of easy to challenging trails, Discover beautiful
desert hiking with plenty of swimming holes, red rocks, and views close to
major cities like Phoenix, Sedona, and Flagstaff. Should you plan [...]

Photo Credit: Laurie CarrLake George, located in
northern New York state at the southeast part of the Adirondack Mountains, is
full of hiking opportunities for people and dogs of all abilities and ages. Filled
with challenging steeper trails with stunning views of Lake George or peaceful paths
of undisturbed ponds and wetlands, there is something for everyone. The Lake
George Land [...]

Photo Credit: YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com
With the Cascade and Olympic Mountain Ranges, there is no
shortage of mind-blowingly beautiful hikes in Washington State with some of the
best views in the country. Many hikes in the state require a
NW
Forest Pass
, which you can purchase for $5 per day or get an annual pass
for $30. State Parks require a
Discover [...]

Let’s face it – come winter, a lot of us get lazy. We’ve
dealt with three major holidays at this point (Halloween, Thanksgiving,
Christmas) and we just want some time to relax. The problem with this is that, with
our laziness comes our furry friends’ lack of exercise and play time, and
frankly, it is unfair to them. Luckily [...]

Photo by @bend.brothers on Instagram
Oregon is undoubtedly one of the most dog-friendly states in
the country. Aside from a few state parks, dogs are pretty much allowed
everywhere. Many hikes in the state require a
NW
Forest Pass
, which you can purchase for $5 per day or get an annual pass
for $30.

Easy
1000
Acres (Sandy River Delta)
- This is [...]

At this point, you’ve probably heard of Pokemon Go. It’s the mobile gaming VR experience that allows you to stare at your phone for long periods of time. However, unlike other games, this one actually makes you get up and walk around a little if you want to be successful. It’s gotten a surprising amount [...]

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 [...]

Unlike most states, New Hampshire allows dogs in its major
national forest, the White Mountain National Forest. However, they must be
under verbal command or restrained at all times. You must carry a lead no more
than 6’ long in case your dog needs to be restrained. Dogs are also allowed in
most state parks, though not at picnic [...]