36 Hours at the Grand Canyon: Pet-Friendly National Park

36 Hours at the Grand Canyon: Pet-Friendly National Park

We visited Grand Canyon National Park for 36 hours and enjoyed the amazing views of the canyons. This national park is also pet friendly, so we took Kuma with us too and walked along the South Rim Trail so she could enjoy the views with us. Take a ride along with us on Desert View Drive to see all the grand views the Grand Canyon offers.

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What to Pack for Carmel in June For You and Your Dog

What to Pack for Carmel in June For You and Your Dog

We visited Carmel in June and the mornings were crisp, breezy, and foggy. Here is a list of what we packed for ourselves and our pups. Read through the end to find out what we wish we would have packed.

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Excellent Pet-Friendly Hotel at Best Western Plus Fort Stockton in Texas

Excellent Pet-Friendly Hotel at Best Western Plus Fort Stockton in Texas

I was going on a 5-day cross-country road trip with my dog, Kuma, and I needed to stop in between Houston and El Paso. After doing some research, Fort Stockton came up as an option and the Best Western Plus hotel had rave reviews on TripAdvisor; especially for being an excellent pet-friendly hotel.

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The Ultimate Guide to a Solo Cross-Country Road Trip With Your Dog (from Florida to California)

The Ultimate Guide to a Solo Cross-Country Road Trip With Your Dog (from Florida to California)

In early June, I decided to go on a solo cross-country road trip from Florida to California with my dog, Kuma. Driving from Tampa to Los Angeles is a total of 2,533 miles and would take 37 hours to drive. Since I was traveling solo on a long road trip with a dog, I had to do some careful and detailed planning with this road trip itinerary.

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Clean and Modern Rooms at the Pet-Friendly Home2 Suites Energy Corridor in Houston, Texas

Clean and Modern Rooms at the Pet-Friendly Home2 Suites Energy Corridor in Houston, Texas

I was going on a solo road trip with my dog across the country and needed to find some good pet-friendly hotels along the way. Home2 Suites Energy Corridor in Houston, Texas, definitely fit the bill and it was my favorite hotel stay among all the hotels I stayed at on this trip.

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Dog-Friendly Things To Do in a Day at Carmel-By-the-Sea

Dog-Friendly Things To Do in a Day at Carmel-By-the-Sea

Carmel, or Carmel-By-The-Sea, is a gorgeous coastal town in California that is known to be one of U.S.A.’s most dog-friendly towns. We have always wanted to take our dogs on trips with us and this was the perfect opportunity to go while Crystal was visiting California with her dog.

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Top 6 Things To Do in Solvang, California On Thanksgiving Weekend

Top 6 Things To Do in Solvang, California On Thanksgiving Weekend

If this is your first time hearing about Solvang, it’s a charming little Danish village West of Santa Barbara, California. Located in California’s Santa Ynez Valley, Solvang is a town best known for its Danish culture and architecture and it’s a great place to explore for the day or for a short weekend getaway. Here is our list of things to do in Solvang, California.

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Pet-friendly c.1949 Florida Beer Garden in Tampa

Pet-friendly c.1949 Florida Beer Garden in Tampa

We're always on the hunt for pet-friendly places in Tampa, Florida and recently stopped by c.1949 Florida Beer Garden. We always feel bad leaving Kuma at home when we are out having fun on the weekends, so when we heard about c.1949 being a pet-friendly establishment, we were excited to take Kuma with us. 

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Vegan & Superfood Treats at Sweet Soul in Tampa

Vegan & Superfood Treats at Sweet Soul in Tampa

Sweet Soul is the perfect place for you to indulge in sweet treats without feeling guilty. They serve all vegan, paleo and plant-based items that all benefit the body in some way. Two of my favorite ingredients lately are matcha, a.k.a. green tea, which is high in antioxidants, and charcoal, which helps with your skin complexion. Sweet Soul has a unique soft serve that mixes both of my favorites!

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Pet Friendly Dinosaur World Theme Park in Florida

Pet Friendly Dinosaur World Theme Park in Florida

If you live in the Orlando and Tampa area, chances are you have driven past Dinosaur World numerous times on Interstate 4 but have you actually stopped by? Many people have not although I hear from everyone that they do want to stop by one day because the idea of dinosaur structures in a park is intriguing.

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Super Pet-Friendly Fort De Soto Park in Florida

Super Pet-Friendly Fort De Soto Park in Florida

Fort De Soto Park is one of my favorite places in the Tampa Bay area because it is super pet friendly and the dog beach is absolutely beautiful. Fort De Soto is located in St. Petersburg, Florida and has three miles of gorgeous white sand beaches that are ranked among the best of Florida’s beaches.

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Get a Little Spooked at Spook Hill in Lake Wales, Florida

Get a Little Spooked at Spook Hill in Lake Wales, Florida

Have you heard of Spook Hill in Florida? If you’re looking for weird things to do in Florida, you definitely need to stop by here. Spook Hill is located in Lake Wales, Florida, which is 60 miles east of Tampa or 55 miles southeast of Orlando.

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Best Hidden Gem at 801 E. Main St. in Lakeland, Florida

Best Hidden Gem at 801 E. Main St. in Lakeland, Florida

We were really looking forward to visiting this hidden gem and have been following 801 E. Main's journey from their humble beginnings. Robyn, the owner, has been frying up her famous New Orlean's style beignets from her farmer's market stand, The Poor Porker, for years and has since expanded to an amazing eclectic space at. 801 E. Main St.

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Amazing & Memorable Stay at the Le Meridien Hotel in Tampa

Amazing & Memorable Stay at the Le Meridien Hotel in Tampa

I've been taking notice of Le Meridien and Bizou's beautiful Instagram feed and had to check this place out for myself. The Le Meriden Tampa hotel and its restaurant, Bizou, are located in downtown Tampa and the building used to be the city's formal federal courthouse.

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Colorful Dunedin and Honeymoon Island of Florida

Colorful Dunedin and Honeymoon Island of Florida

We've always loved Dunedin for being a cute and quiet town that is friendly not only to their visitors, but to their dogs as well.  This town is so dog friendly that they created a dog mural on Skip's Bar and Grill to help raise money for the Dunedin Doggie Rescue. How awesome is that!?

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