Dog-friendly adventure guides and gear reviews
One of the organizations I am happy to support is Guiding Eyes for the Blind. I am so proud of these pups and what this organization accomplishes. It warms my heart to see the trainees and graduates each year. These pups give the blinds self-confidence to go out to the world and live their lives
When you hike in the wilderness, you will find that trails are often not marked. Sometimes, the trail disappears altogether all of a sudden. When that happens, see if you can spot a cairn nearby. Cairn: (Def.) A mound of rough stones built as a memorial or landmark, typically on a hilltop or skyline. Cairns
It happens when you hike among the trees. It can be extremely uncomfortable if tree sap gets on your dog’s fur between the toes. The sap picks up all the tiny debris it touches and glues everything together between the toes. Here you can see two of Xena’s toes are stuck together. Small debris gets wedged
Almost all of my trail write-ups include Difficulty Rating in the stats so you can decide if the hike is right for your fitness level. So what does each of the levels really mean? Keep in mind that not all hiking blogs and websites use the same rating system. That means the same hike can
That’s how I’d summarize the month of March. I just love it when we have a super bloom in Southern California! It really shouldn’t be but the reality is, when you are adventuring with your dog, it can be a little bit tricky. Dogs aren’t allowed at all outdoor locations. To start off, National Parks
Nothing is more frustrating than to find out the road to your hiking destination is closed when you get to the mountains and you have no cell phone reception to find an alternative route or an alternative hiking option. I try to be prepared as much as I can before leaving home so I can
Can you believe next Thursday is Thanksgiving already? Gosh, holidays are just around the corner! If the holiday season has sneaked up on you, don’t panic. We’ve come up with 10 awesome gift ideas for your friends and family. These are items that either we have tried and loved or would love to add to
Hiking Girl with Dog 