I just returned from a trip to the Grand Canyon, and if you haven’t seen it – the winter is a great time to go. There are fewer people, there’s no summer 100+ heat, and it’s fairly easy to book a room at the last minute – even on a weekend. I made my first trip [...]
Backpacking Sleeping Pillows w/ Glenn (aka The Helmet)
November 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In this video, Glenn (aka The Helmet) shows us two camping pillows that are compact, lightweight, and suitable for the backcountry. You can follow this link for more information on backpacking sleeping pillows, or click here for more information on this hike along the Benton MacKaye Trail near the Toccoa River.
Spectacular North Dakota Hikes – Bring the Dog
November 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
For those of you longing for a “Best Hikes With Dogs – North Dakota” book, wait no longer. Susan Wefald, recently released her guidebook, “Spectacular North Dakota Hikes – Bring the Dog.” No word on why the good folks at Mountaineer Books didn’t get to Susan first (as they don’t have a North Dakota book [...]
A Book Review of – Best Hikes With Dogs New Hampshire and Vermont
October 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Best Hikes With Dogs New Hampshire & Vermont By Lisa Densmore 2005 – The Mountaineers Books paperback 253 pages Guidebook/New England/Hiking Any dog loving hiker who lives in or plans to visit New Hampshire or Vermont would do well to consult this book by an Emmy award winning television producer and writer, Lisa Densmore. The [...]
Taking Hiking Trips With Your Dog
October 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Nothing beats taking a hike in the lap of nature. Getting away from the hustle bustle of daily life and enjoying life in its natural state- we all should opt for hiking once in a while. Of course, regular hikes help us remain fit as well. The best companion for a hike is your pet [...]
Hiking With Your Dog In The Minneapolis Area
October 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Loring Park at 1382 Willow Street is named for Charles Loring, the “Father of the Minneapolis Park System.” Loring hired Frederick Law Olmsted to bring a world-class park system to rapidly growing Minneapolis in 1883 and the first 30 acres of this park were purchased. A series of bike and walking paths wind around a [...]
Nine Places To Hike With Your Dog In The Shasta/Rogue River Region
October 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
#1 – Blue Ribbon – Prescott Park/Roxy Ann Peak Much of this land in Medford remains undeveloped; the main loop around Roxy Ann Peak is a 2.4-mile loop. You can shoot off on any number of radiating smaller trails on these beautiful – but steep – slopes. #2 – Marble Mountain Wilderness Canine hikers will [...]
