It's a new year and a new decade... so we had to set some new year's resolutions this year. What better resolution for a girl and her dog than a hiking challenge! This year Glia and I are attempting...
Category: Hiking Trails
A Dog-Friendly Winter Weekend at the North Shore’s MN State Parks
Frozen waterfalls, quiet trails, empty parking lots, and no mosquitoes. All of these features make Minnesota's North Shore a fantastic dog-friendly winter road trip destination. The North Shore...
Frontenac State Park: Dog-Friendly Mississippi River Bluff Trails
Looking for some dog-friendly hiking with mildly strenuous bluff hikes and great Mississippi River views. Look no further than Frontenac State Park. There are a total of three Minnesota State...
The Dog-Friendly Superior Hiking Trail: Gooseberry Falls to Castle Danger
Discover Minnesota's premier backpacking trail, as we describe our dog-friendly backpacking trip along the Superior Hiking Trail from Gooseberry Falls to Castle Danger. The Superior Hiking...
Bring your Dog to Banning State Park: The Perfect Day-Hike Destination
Banning State Park in Sandstone, Minnesota is my favorite Minnesota State Park within an easy drive of the Twin Cities. This state park has it all: dog-friendly trails, waterfalls, rapids, forests,...
The Washington County (MN) Parks Pass – Is it worth it for dog owners?
When I move to a new city, one of my favorite activities is finding the best local dog-friendly hiking and walking locations. Often I start by scanning Google Maps around my new home. This is how I...