Doggin’ America Articles

As one attendee of my hikewithyoudog.com tours said simply in an exploratory email: “I am not going to travel without my dog again.” Indeed, Americans no longer keep the local kennel on speed dial when planning a vacation; according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association an estimated 15 million people will travel with their dogs this year. And an increasing number are not just bringing their dogs along - they are planning vacations around their dog. Here are some ideas to help you craft your dog’s dream vacation:

Best U.S. National Parks For Dogs

Canadian National Parks For Dogs

Alternatives To Favorite National Parks That Don’t Allow Dogs

Small National Parklands

National Recreation Areas

American Icons

American History

Civil War Battlefields

Revolutionary War Battlefields

Best Dog Beaches

Highpoints

America’s Parkways

Wildlife Refuges

Forts

Canals

Waterfalls

Lighthouses

Natural Lakes

Ski Resorts

Formal Gardens For Dogs

America’s Coastal Islands

Old Growth Forests

Best Rock Formations And Gorges

The Big City

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