Pet-Friendly Hiking
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Cripple Creek Colorado Fall Day Trip: 4 Dog Friendly Beautiful Stops to Love
Fall Day Trip Divide, Cripple Creek and Victor About 45 Minutes From Colorado Springs Best Late September to Early October Dog Friendly: Yes, leashed on trails Cripple Creek and Victor Fall Day Trip Quick Facts: Where Teller County, west of Pikes Peak Drive Time About 45 minutes from Colorado Springs Route Highway 24 west to…
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Tira’s Birthday Day Trip in Colorado: Garden of the Gods, Tunnel Drive and Skyline Drive in Cañon City
Our dog friendly Colorado day trip for Tira’s birthday: Garden of the Gods, the Tunnel Drive Trail and Skyline Drive in Cañon City, plus the Royal Gorge Bridge, dog hiking tips and FAQs.
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Wisconsin Fall Foliage Day Trip from Chicago: 3 Best Stops
1 Day Kettle Moraine + Holy Hill, WI About 2.5 hours from Chicago Best in Fall Wisconsin Fall Foliage Road Trip Quick Facts Location Campbellsport and Hubertus, Wisconsin Drive from Chicago About 2.5 hours to Kettle Moraine Northern Unit Best Time to Visit Fall, mid October for peak color Total Hiking Distance About 3.5 miles…
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First Time in Crested Butte Colorado: The Complete 3 Day Dog Friendly Wildflower Season Itinerary
3 Days Crested Butte, CO ~5 hours from Denver Best Late June to Mid July Quick Facts: Crested Butte First Timer’s Itinerary Location Crested Butte, Colorado Best Time to Visit Late June through July for wildflowers Where We Stayed Nordic Inn, Mt. Crested Butte Signature Hike Scarp Ridge Loop (Trails 419/421), 3.9 miles, 1,430 ft…
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Scarp Ridge Loop near Crested Butte: 10 Best Tips and 1 Mistake to Avoid
The Scarp Ridge Loop near Crested Butte ended up being the highlight of our entire trip, and fittingly, our anniversary too. We always try to do something epic to celebrate. Last year it was standing at the top of Pikes Peak during our Colorado Springs trip, and the year before that we were in Quebec…
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St. Mary’s Glacier in Colorado: 7 Best Tips and 1 Mistake to Avoid(2026)
Half Day Hike Idaho Springs, Colorado ~1 hr from Denver 1.7 Miles Out and Back 508 ft Elevation Gain Parking $10 to $20 Pet Friendly: Yes St. Mary’s Glacier Quick Facts Location Near Idaho Springs, Colorado Drive from Denver ~1 hour via I 70 Trail 1.7 miles out and back, 508 feet of gain, rocky…
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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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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…