Arkansas

This travel spot is featured in our seventh blog series, Sheps Stay. Photo by Instagram.com What if your next dog-friendly getaway included a national park right in the middle of town—one where you and your dog can explore the trails together? That’s part of what makes Hot Springs, Arkansas such a unique destination for travelers with four-legged companions. Hot Springs is a charming destination tucked into the Ouachita Mountains, where historic character, beautiful scenery,

Lake Village sits right on the shores of Lake Chicot, which is not only the largest natural lake in Arkansas but also the largest oxbow lake in all of North America. Luie Boone hears “largest” and immediately assumes this lake was personally designed for dramatic walks and serious reflection. An oxbow lake forms when a river changes course and leaves behind a curved body of water, and in this case Lake Chicot used to be part of the Mississippi River itself. Luie Boone finds t

Little Red... Riding Hood? Luie Boone knows that fairytale all too well—and he's here to set the record straight. He's a dog, thank you very much. Loyal, lovable, a little stinky, but absolutely not a wolf. Sure, he's got big ears and a snazzy snout, but he's never lurked in the woods with bad intentions or impersonated a grandma. If anything, he'd be the one sniffing out the wolf and barking up a storm to save Little Red Riding Hood. Actually, hold your biscuits.

If you're dreaming of a getaway where pups can run, romp, and roll to their heart’s content, the quirky little town of Eureka Springs is the spot.