Looking for road trip inspiration, tips and travel itineraries? You’re in the right place! It's hard to get away for a long vacation but it's easy to take a long weekend road trip - or even just explore your own backyard. My ideal road trip involves my husband, my dogs, and getting away from it all. We prefer to find peace and quiet in nature vs city life, so if that’s just your style…
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6 Reasons Panama City, Florida Will Be Your New Favorite Beach Town
Panama City, Florida probably isn’t on your list of must-visit beach towns, but it should be! It’s the chill little sister of the more well-known party animal, Panama City Beach. And don’t get me wrong, PCB is fun! But if you like a more relaxed, local vibe, with less crowds and super dog-friendly, you need to check out Panama City!
Dog-Friendly Weekend: The Black Hills and Badlands of South Dakota
Looking for a great dog-friendly travel spot in the Midwest? The Black Hills and Badlands of South Dakota make the perfect place to get away with your dogs - less crowds, tons of nature, off-leash hiking, nice accommodations and great food. What else could you want? Read on to help plan your dog-friendly trip!
Dog Travel Must-Haves
After taking my dogs to 20 states and 9 national parks, these are the must-have items that make traveling with dogs not just easier, but enjoyable!
Dog-Friendly Itinerary: Avon, Colorado
Avon, Colorado really surprised us - super dog-friendly, relaxed, walkable and tons of natural beauty. We had a fun weekend with our dogs there exploring, relaxing and enjoying delicious food. We can’t wait to go back!
Visiting Big Bend with Dogs
Big Bend National Park has been on my list since we moved to Texas so we decided to pack up the dogs and take a road trip to finally see this beauty for ourselves. It’s not easy to get to but the rugged beauty and vastness was just what we were looking for. Read on for tips and tricks to visit Big Bend with your dogs!
5 Day Big Bend National Park Road Trip Itinerary (1.5 days in the Park)
Big Bend National Park sits in the very Southwestern edge of Texas along the Mexico border. There’s no quick way to get there, which I think is the best part! This is a very quick overview of our itinerary to help you start planning your trip to this remote beauty.
Animal Safari in the Middle of Texas!
When you see a camel on the side of the road in Texas, you have to stop and check it out, haha! We were driving home from Galveston and that’s exactly what happened. Of course we pulled over and it was even better than I thought it would be!
The National Park That Surprised Me Most: Mesa Verde National Park
Mesa Verde National Park is a hidden gem in the Southwest corner of Colorado. Whether you’re taking a day trip from Durango or making a trip of it to see the other nearby historic points of interest, Mesa Verde is a must-see stop. We traveled through with our dogs and were astonished by the Ancient Puebloan cliff dwellings and the beautiful landscapes!