Category: Dog-Friendly Destinations
Places we’ve visited and recommendations for traveling with a dog.
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Beech Mountain With a Dog: Our Family’s Favorite North Carolina Escape
On our June 2026 Beech Mountain trip, the rental’s deck was one of our favorite places to spend time. We could sit outside during the day, enjoy the mountain setting, and have Angel with us without needing an outing planned…
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Dog-Friendly Day Trips From Summerville, SC
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Dog-Friendly Things to Do in Oconee County, SC With Our Schnauzer
Oconee County ended up being one of those trips where Angel could be part of almost everything we wanted to do. We stayed in a Vrbo on Lake Keowee and used it as our home base while we explored waterfalls,…
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Our Favorite Travel Apps for Family and Dog-Friendly Adventures
Travel planning became much easier for our family when we stopped expecting one app to organize every part of a trip. Instead, we began using a few different apps for the jobs they handle well. When we’re planning a mountain…
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The Ultimate Guide to Traveling With a Dog
Some of our favorite family memories include four passengers instead of three. Angel, our Miniature Schnauzer, is part of our travel plans from the beginning. Whether we’re heading to the Blue Ridge Mountains, staying in a vacation rental, or taking…
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Camping Checklist for Families With Dogs: The System We Use for Every Trip
Our camping checklist looks very different now than it did when we first started taking trips in our travel trailer. At first, we treated almost everything like traditional vacation packing. Before every trip, we thought about bedding, campground gear, dog…
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Travel Accessories We Use for Our Miniature Schnauzer
Some of our favorite dog travel accessories have earned their place through small conveniences: a harness we can put on without sliding it over Angel’s head, a water bottle that opens into a bowl, and a sling that lets her…
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Our Travel Day Routine With Angel: From Breakfast to Check-In
Travel days with Angel start well before we pull out of the driveway. We plan around check-in, give her breakfast early, and finish loading before bringing everyone outside. Once we leave, we allow time for breaks so Angel can walk,…
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What We Do Before Leaving Our Dog Alone in a Vacation Rental
Angel comes with us on our trips, but occasionally we plan an outing where she cannot join us. Before leaving her at a vacation rental, we check the property’s rules, give her time to get comfortable, and make sure we…
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Dog-Friendly Things to Do in Hilton Head, SC
Hilton Head Island is one of the South Carolina coastal destinations our family enjoys returning to when we want a relaxed trip with plenty of time outdoors. We have visited Hilton Head several times, and one of the things we…