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This travel spot is featured in our seventh blog series, Sheps Stay. Photo by Charles Torello, Facebook (May 9, 2024) The Guadalupe River Cities of Texas offer the perfect setting for a dog-friendly getaway, where unforgettable river adventures are meant to be shared with the whole family—including four-legged companions. Tubing the Guadalupe River is a beloved summer tradition, and dogs have become a familiar sight alongside their owners as they enjoy relaxing floats, rivers

This travel spot is featured in our seventh blog series, Sheps Stay. Photo by countryliving.com Dog lovers will appreciate that Hood River, Oregon, has a place called Dog River — a fitting reminder that this Columbia River Gorge destination is made for exploring with your four-legged companion. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, river views, scenic trails, and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure, Hood River offers a welcoming escape where pups are more than just visi

This travel spot is featured in our seventh blog series, Sheps Stay. Photo by Instagram.com Long before paved roads and modern vehicles connected the communities around Lake Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, the frozen surface of this vast inland sea became a natural winter highway. Sled dogs played an essential role in this rugged landscape, helping transport people, deliver mail, and support fishing communities through the harsh winter months. That same spirit of adventure and co

This travel spot is featured in our seventh blog series, Sheps Stay. Photo by 2026 Quetico Superior Foundation One charming historical detail about Minnesota's Arrowhead Region is that the bond between people and dogs goes back centuries. Whether in an Ojibwe camp, a voyageur canoe, or a trapper's winter cabin, a faithful dog was often as essential a companion as a paddle or an axe. Across generations, dogs have shared in the exploration, work, and adventures that have shaped

his travel spot is featured in our seventh blog series, Sheps Stay. Photo by https://charlotteregion.com/gaston-county-nc/ A dog-friendly getaway is even better when your destination welcomes every member of the family—including your four-legged ones. Gaston County, North Carolina, embraces that philosophy by making pets a priority, even during emergencies. The county includes dogs and other animals in its disaster planning through pet-friendly shelters, evacuation support, a

This travel spot is featured in our seventh blog series, Sheps Stay. Photo by https://www.codywy.gov/31/Living-Visiting There’s something special about experiencing Cody, Wyoming through your dog’s eyes. This is a place where the spirit of the open range still thrives, with sweeping ranchlands, sagebrush-covered hills, and endless Western vistas replacing busy sidewalks and crowded parks. Every outing becomes an adventure as new scents—from grazing cattle and horses to native

This travel spot is featured in our seventh blog series, Sheps Stay. Photo by https://www.clickorlando.com Volusia County, Florida, is best known for the roar of engines and its legendary motorsports heritage, but beyond the racetrack lies a destination filled with beautiful beaches, scenic waterways, and the timeless charm of Old Florida. It's also a surprisingly dog-friendly getaway, with plenty of places where you and your four-legged companion can explore together. If you

This travel spot is featured in our seventh blog series, Sheps Stay. Photo by Visit San Luis Obispo Tucked away in the heart of California's Central Coast, El Chorro Dog Park is more than just a place for pups to burn off energy—it's a beloved community landmark and one of the reasons San Luis Obispo has earned a reputation as a dog-friendly destination. As San Luis Obispo County's first fenced off-leash dog park, it was created in 2001 by dedicated local volunteers and dog e

This travel spot is featured in our seventh blog series, Sheps Stay. Photo by Instagram.com Planning a getaway with your pup? Washington's Evergreen Coast is the perfect destination for a dog-friendly adventure, offering miles of sandy beaches, scenic trails, and welcoming coastal communities where four-legged travelers are part of the fun. Add in DOG-O-RAMA, the beloved annual festival in Long Beach, and you've got the ultimate weekend escape. From exciting canine competitio

This travel spot is featured in our sixth blog series, Mutts Mingle. Photo by Instagram.com The Kentucky Wildlands is full of natural beauty, rich history, and a few enduring mysteries. One of the region's most intriguing legends involves reports of unexplained lights seen in remote mountain areas. For years, hikers and locals have described glowing or flickering lights appearing along ridges, in deep hollows, and near old mining sites. Some visitors exploring with their dogs

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This travel spot is featured in our sixth blog series, Mutts Mingle. Photo by Yinan Chen - www.goodfreephoto If you're walking the Shore Path with your dog in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin don't be surprised if a goose confidently stands its ground instead of waddling away. Around there, the resident Canada geese seem convinced they own the shoreline, and most dogs are more than happy to question that authority. The result is often a chorus of honking, a suddenly tight leash, and a

This travel spot is featured in our sixth blog series, Mutts Mingle. Photo by Facebook When most people picture a vacation to Yuma, Arizona, they imagine endless sunshine, stunning desert landscapes, and outdoor adventures with their four-legged companions. But the desert is full of surprises. In one remarkable rescue, Yuma firefighters spent nearly an hour carefully digging through the desert after a curious puppy became trapped underground in what was believed to be a torto

This travel spot is featured in our sixth blog series, Mutts Mingle. Photo by Google Reviews.com Missoula, Montana, takes its love of dogs seriously—but not too seriously. The city is home to one of its quirkiest local celebrities, the legendary "Bag Man," who patrols popular trails armed with rolls of dog waste bags for anyone caught unprepared. Equal parts neighborhood hero and gentle reminder that every dog owner has a duty to scoop the poop, he's become a beloved fixture

This travel spot is featured in our sixth blog series, Mutts Mingle. Photo by Facebook (Rodgers Conder Cathy) Savannah, Georgia's charm isn't limited to its historic streets and moss-covered oaks—it's also a city full of dog lovers. Locals often joke that some neighborhood dogs are more famous than the people who live there. As you explore the city, you may spot friendly pups confidently leading their owners through the historic squares, as if they know Savannah better than t

Let Luie Boone paint you a picture. You think Idaho, you think dust, right? Sagebrush. Cacti. Maybe a tumbleweed or two for ambiance. Wrong. The Idaho Panhandle apparently didn't get that memo. The most unique thing about this place is how different it feels from the rest of the state. While much of Idaho is known for high desert and wide-open plains, the Panhandle is a completely different world: lush, green, and heavily forested.

So here's the thing about Lake Superior: it has opinions. Luie Boone's hoomans keep telling him it's the biggest lake in the world, but he's pretty sure they're just saying that because they've never seen his water bowl after a particularly aggressive drinking session. Munising has a few natural surprises that can feel almost strange because of how powerful and unpredictable Lake Superior is. Along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, the lake can shift quickly from calm to rou

Luie Boone has been trying to wrap his paws around this one: rockets. His hoomans keep saying they're going to "Rocket City," and frankly, he's not sure if that means the fire hydrants shoot into space or if the squirrels have jet packs. Huntsville is one of the few cities in the United States where space history and the future of exploration live side by side. Nicknamed "Rocket City," Huntsville earned its reputation through its critical role in the Apollo program...

Luie Boone has been picking up some interesting scents just from his humans talking about Memphis. They keep saying things like "dry rub" and "slow smoked" and "fall off the bone," and frankly, it sounds like a citywide invitation for a dog to lose his entire mind. Memphis is unique because it's one of the few places where modern American music was truly born—and it still feels alive today. At Beale Street, blues helped shape artists like B.B. King. Nearby, Sun Studio launche

Okay, real talk: fishing hooks? Luie Boone has concerns. Like, why do humans leave tiny metal snacks lying around and then yell "LEAVE IT" when you try to investigate? Make it make sense. He overheard that Grand Lake O' the Cherokees is very popular for fishing. That means the shoreline can sometimes have hooks, fishing line, bait, or fish remains. To a curious dog like him, those things look interesting and smell amazing. His hoomans say that they are "definitely not for dog