Category: Outdoor Adventures

Dreamland Safari Tours for Dogs (and their family)

5/18/2015

If you are looking for a little bit of adventure with your best furry friend, consider a Dreamland Safari tour. They are located in Kanab, Utah and offer some unique tours including 4 x 4 off-road fun and rock art tours. The Kanub area is one of the most picturesque places to hike and explore. The best part is they have tours that you can bring your dog on. They offer trips from two hours to multi-day journeys. For those into photography, they also have tours set up just for that. What amazing pictures you could get with your whole family including your four-legged family member. I went on their website and spent some time just enjoying the unbelievable photography. If you get a chance, make sure and check them out.

One of the tours that I thought would be very interesting to take is the rock art tour. On their eight hour tour you can see native rock art, petroglyphs, and pictographs.

So, concerning tours that are dog-friendly... I made sure to quote their website so that you had an accurate description of what they offer. Of course, like always, check with them to make sure that the information is up to date.

"Do you offer pet-friendly tours? Can we bring our dog?
We do allow 1 dog on any given tour or two if they know each other and get along. The only place we tour that does not allow dogs is Toroweap. If the original booking party books in a dog, then anyone who subsequently joins the tour must accept it. If anyone that subsequently joins wishes to bring a dog then the original booking party must agree. We welcome Best Friends volunteers and their furry pals. Ask for a sleepover dog!"

http://www.dreamlandtours.net/

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Potomac River Boat Cruise with your Dog

9/26/2014

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If you plan on being anywhere near the Alexandria Seaport in Virginia with your pup, the Potomac Riverboat Company is dog-friendly! They have an hour long cruise to some of the great sites around that area. I keep imagining a day on the water, the wind blowing through my hair, except I don't have hair, and hanging with my humans. What an adventure that would be.

There are some rules, and some limited times that are available, but they like us, they really like us! In fact so much so that us dogs ride for FREE! You can join them for an hour long cruise or if you will be nearby on Halloween they have a costumed canine trip called "Bark or Treat" with treats just for us and a photographer on board to snap us wearing that adorable costume you chased us around to put on.

Lets go over their rules...
Dogs must be on a 6 ft flat leash at all times.
Advanced ticket purchases are strongly recommended. You would hate to show up there all excited to go and find out that they have no tickets left, now would you?

http://www.potomacriverboatco.com/canine-cruise.php

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Camp List for Dogs #2

8/8/2014

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As promised, I have the camp for dogs list #2. All I can say is WOW!

North Carolina:
Camps Unleashed has 4-day weekend retreats for you and your dog in the countryside. They are a highly-rated camp from those pups in the know. It's a little far for me to check out right now but, hopefully some day soon, I will be able to make the trip. This will be another idea to put it on my bucket list. It is located in Ashville, NC. They have hiking, swimming, off-leash activities, scent games, and even doggy-diving. There are just too many great activities to mention, so it is best to check out their website.

Lebanon, New Jersey:
Barking Hill Country Club gets two paws up by a lot of reviewers. I can see why, with their large list of fun activities. I love their motto: "Where every human must be accompanied by a dog." They have canine freestyle, carting, and Treibball amongst other activities. They even have a dog blog right on their website that you can check out to see if it's a place you would like to go. I vote yes!

If you are looking for an activity that allows both you and your canine to get in shape, check out the Thank Dog Workout website! Such a clever idea.
There are several programs across the USA:
OK, now this one is very different from the other camps. It is an obedience boot camp for dogs and their human parents receive a regular workout and cardio training. Talk about multi-tasking. It's called the Thank Dog Workout and there are currently five locations across the US with more on the way. I am certain my human and I will be checking this out if there is one that starts near us.

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Bark in the Park- Arizona- Sept 14, 2014

7/18/2014

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Don't forget to get your tickets to this year's Bark in the Park taking place in Arizona at the Chase Field Park on September 14th, 2014 at 1:10 p.m. For accuracy, we are directly quoting the website from which you can buy tickets as to their rules. This is a wonderful opportunity to help support your local Animal Welfare League and Shelter & SPCA- The first No kill shelter in Arizona. Make sure and show up early to participate in the pre-game puppy parade!
If you do not live in Arizona and will not be coming through to catch a game, there are a few others around that you may want to check out! They have them in Chicago as well as a few other locations.

Website info:

"Tickets are available for you and your dog in the following location:
Picnic Pavilion: $28 per person & $28 per dog
Bleachers: $18 per person & $18 per dog

Register Now

Check-in will take place outside Gate J, underneath the shaded confines of the 7th Street Bridge. You must arrive by 12 p.m. to participate in the Parade. Water will be provided for your pet during the event, but owners should provide their own dog food.
Please Note:
Dogs must be at least 6 months old.
Owners must include a copy of current vaccinations from a licensed veterinarian.
Dog license required for you to bring your dog to this event.
The Arizona Diamondbacks reserve the right to reject any dog for any reason.
Tickets ordered after Monday, September 8 will be e-mailed to you. Tickets must be printed out and brought to Gate J for check in on Sunday, September 14. This is the only entrance available for you and your dog. All participants are required to register in advance and execute a Release and Waiver. There will be no walk-ups permitted. "

http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/ari/ticketing/bark_park.jsp

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Beaches for Dogs

5/23/2014

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Dog-friendly beaches are Mother Nature's dog parks. Not all beaches allow us canine, but the ones that do get two paws up from me! There are a few friendly beach areas around the US, so I checked a few of them out. I will continue to check out more and share them with my friends, but for now here are five awesome ones. The great news is that some even have campgrounds where we can get back to our roaming days of exploring the great outdoors.

FLORIDA

Ft. De Soto Paw Playground in Saint Petersburg, Fl has a dog park where dogs are allowed on the beach if they stay in the designated area. They have two fenced areas for those big dogs as well as for us little ones with water stations as well as a lot of area for dogs to explore, including an old Spanish Fort. Ft. De Soto also has overnight camping available and you guessed it, we are welcome with our humans. @pineellascounty(dot)org

Dog Beach, Ft Myers, Fl
According to the leepark(dot)org website facility info, "Dogs can roam leash-free from dawn to dusk. There's even a 'kayaking with canine' program so you and your best pal can paddle off into the sunset together. "There are no restroom facilities for humans, and no running water for either species, so come prepared."

CALIFORNIA

Huntington Dog Beach, California
This place might just be doggy heaven. We canine can run leash-free over 1-mile of beach, sand, and waves. It is only about 10 miles from Disneyland, so if we are taking a road trip there, lets stop off and get our sun on. Dog Beach is maintained by a nonprofit organization, so they do sell T-shirts and you can always offer a donation to keep the maintenance of this location up. @dogbeach(dot)org

CHICAGO

Montrose Dog Park, Chicago
Located at the NW corner of Montrose Beach on Lake Michigan, dogs can roam leash-free. It's usually open from dawn - 9 p.m. The entry is free, but you do need a $5 tag to get into the dog-friendly areas. Consider giving a donation to the Montrose Dog Owners group since they are the ones that keep it up for us. @mondog(dot)org

SOUTH CAROLINA

Edisto Island Town Beach and State Park, South Carolina
About an hour drive from Charleston, the park's 1.5-mile sand beach leash laws are in effect, and also on the town beach May through October. You can pitch a tent in the 1,255-acre state park's oceanside campground and there is a lot to do here. They have fishing, boating, hiking, and biking.

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Dog Paddling & Hiking Adventures-Canada

5/9/2014

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There is this awesome place in Ontario, Canada that offers professionally guides outdoor adventures geared toward us canine and our human friends. With lots of area to roam and a cool landscape to explore, I plan on whining quite a bit until my humans take me. The choice of activity offered is based on the season, so you can choose the best outdoor activity for your family. I am going to choose the paddle boarding for sure!

Winter: Enjoy a winter hike and if snow permits snowshoes. You start the day with warm drinks and an energy snack. "We will experience the beauty of a protected conservation area within a roughly one-hour drive of the GTA. With our dogs off leash & enjoying the snow, we will explore the beautiful forest before 'wolfing' down a hearty, hot lunch. No experience necessary".

In the Spring and Fall They offer hiking adventures.  "Your day will include a guided tour of the park, snack and juice breaks and a delicious buffet lunch, not to mention the camaraderie of becoming one large pack for the day with a group of fellow dog lovers!"

In the summer they offer 1-day outing up to a full 4-day paddle and hiking adventure. This outfit has activities for all four seasons. In the summer they have outings on the lake which is geared to having lots of fun, learning how to paddle, with your pet in tow and a shoreline picnic. They also have 4-day adventures that include hiking with the paddling. According to their website "All Dog Paddling Adventures include camping accommodations, delicious meals, all equipment, park permits, lifejackets and  backpacks for both people and dogs, and the services of a wilderness guide.

Check out Dogpaddlingadventures(dot)com
All quotes above are directly from their website.

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Dog-friendly Tips

Tank has been posting about his adventures and recommendations for a few years now. As a senior dog his explorations are now limited.
We asked him to post once more about his battle with Canine Cognative Disorder. (post will be coming soon) For those who are his fans, know that he is doing well and is happy, just a bit more distracted with home life. We will take what we can get. Make sure to browse Tank's extensive archives for tons of ideas to enjoy with your best freind.

Dreamland Safari Tours for Dogs (and their family)

Potomac River Boat Cruise with your Dog

Camp List for Dogs #2

Bark in the Park- Arizona- Sept 14, 2014

Beaches for Dogs

Dog Paddling & Hiking Adventures-Canada

Dog-friendly Tips

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