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Black Canyon of the Gunnison with a Dog: A Pet-Friendly National Park Guide
Some national parks stop you in your tracks the moment you arrive. Black Canyon of the Gunnison is one of them. We pulled over at the national park sign just before the entrance station for the obligatory photo moment, used our National Parks pass at the entrance, and within minutes we were all standing at…
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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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Midwest Tulip Festival Road Trip: The Perfect Spring Bucket List (Dog-Friendly Options)
Discover the best tulip festivals in the Midwest for 2026! From Holland, MI to Pella, IA, find spring’s most beautiful blooms including dog-friendly options like Richardson Farm.
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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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Michigan Spring Weekend Road Trip from Chicago: Tulip Time Festival in Holland and Grand Rapids Lantern Festival
2 Days Holland & Grand Rapids, MI ~3 hours from Chicago Best in Spring Michigan Spring Road Trip Quick Facts: Holland & Grand Rapids Location Holland and Grand Rapids, Michigan Drive from Chicago Approximately 3-hour drive from Chicago to Holland, Michigan Best Time to Visit Early May during peak Tulip Time Festival season in Holland,…
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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…
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Dubuque, Iowa in the Fall: 8 Stops Worth the Detour from Galena
8 Stops Dubuque, IA 20 Minutes from Galena Best in Fall Dubuque Iowa Quick Facts Location Dubuque, Iowa Drive from Galena About 20 minutes via US 20 Best Time to Visit Fall, September through November Where to Stay Browse Dubuque Hotels Budget Level Budget friendly Crowds Light to moderate, busier on weekends during peak foliage…