Hiking & Trails
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How to Plan a Hiking Trip: Step by Step Guide for Beginners and Beyond
How to Plan a Hiking Trip: Step by Step Guide | Through Her Eyes Travel Trip Planning How to Plan a Hiking Trip from Start to Finish The step-by-step process we use for every hike, from a quick Colorado morning trail to a multi-day national park trip with Tira. Choose Your Trail Permits and Fees…
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22 Hiking Tips Every Hiker Should Know (Beginner to Advanced)
22 Hiking Tips Every Hiker Should Know | Through Her Eyes Travel Hiking Tips and Advice 22 Hiking Tips Every Hiker Should Know Through Her Eyes Travel • 25 min read Comprehensive hiking advice covering gear, altitude hydration, Leave No Trace, wildlife, trail etiquette, sun and bug protection, training, being present on trail, and what…
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Ultimate 1 Day Rocky Mountain National Park Itinerary: 4 Stunning Lakes and Trail Ridge Road
One Day Itinerary | Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado | ~5.2 miles hiked | Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road Reservation Required | Not Pet Friendly If you only have one day in Rocky Mountain National Park, this is the best 1 day itinerary we recommend. This itinerary includes the most popular hike in Rocky…
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Ouray Perimeter Trail: Stunning 5.6 Mile Dog-Friendly Hike in Colorado
If there is one dog friendly hike in Colorado that completely blew us away, it is the Ouray Perimeter Trail. We tackled the full 5.6 mile loop with our dog Tira and my sister in May 2026, and what started as a graduation celebration turned into one of our most memorable Colorado adventures to date.…
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Cuyahoga Valley National Park & Cleveland Waterfalls (Dog Friendly!)
1 Day Cleveland & Cuyahoga Valley, Ohio ~5 hrs from Chicago Free Park Entry Best Spring to Fall Pet Friendly: Yes. Tira Approved Cleveland & Cuyahoga Valley Quick Facts Location Northeast Ohio Drive from Chicago ~5 hours via I-90 E Drive from Hocking Hills ~2 hours north via US-33 to I-71 Cuyahoga Valley NP Entry…
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Ultimate 7-Day Utah Road Trip Itinerary: Utah’s Mighty 5, Monument Valley to Bonneville Salt Flats (Pet Friendly Guide!)
This was our first big road trip since moving to Colorado, and it exceeded every expectation. From camping under Monument Valley’s iconic buttes (my first time camping ever!) to watching our dog Tira soak in the views at Bryce Canyon to celebrating my birthday at the surreal salt flats, this trip had everything: dramatic red…
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Ohio Road Trip from Chicago: Hocking Hills Your Dog-Friendly Weekend guide
3 Days Hocking Hills, Ohio ~5.5 hrs from Chicago 1 PTO Day Needed Best in Spring & Fall Pet Friendly: Yes Hocking Hills Weekend Trip Quick Facts Starting Point Chicago, Illinois Drive to Hocking Hills ~5.5 hours via I-90 E to US-33 Trip Length 3 days / 2 nights (1 PTO day needed) Where We…
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Pet Friendly Colorado Springs: The Essential Dog Friendly Guide from a Local
3 Days Colorado Springs, CO 6,035 ft Elevation ~1 hr from Denver Best in Summer Pet Friendly: Yes — Tira Approved Pet Friendly Colorado Springs Quick Facts: Things to Do with Your Dog Location Colorado Springs, Colorado Drive from Denver ~1 hour south via I-25 Best Time to Visit Late spring through early fall (May…
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Grand Canyon and Zion National Park Weekend Road Trip: Our Birthday Itinerary
3 Days Grand Canyon & Zion National Park Fly into Las Vegas Visited in Summer · Best in Spring / Fall Grand Canyon and Zion Weekend Road Trip Quick Facts Location Arizona and Utah Fly Into Las Vegas (LAS), Nevada Best Time to Visit Spring or Fall for cooler temperatures and smaller crowds Where We…