Comments on: In Search of the Best National Parks for Dogs

By: beth

beth — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:15:17 +0000

We are all tax payers that support these national parks. So, remember it is important to email, call and/or write letters to these national parks, reminding them that they need dog friendly trails for dog lovers who support their parks and pay for their paychecks. I pay out $1000′s of dollars every month to the IRS, so I expect to be able to use the parks responsibly with my dog.

Most all national parks have websites where you can get phone numbers, emails and mailing addresses. Best to send to the top ranking person at each park. If the website does not have their name, just call and ask. This is public information as these are parks for the public.

You have to voice your opinion or fight for your rights, otherwise your rights are taken away from you.

So, if you love dogs, or want to share trips with your dog, take a moment to make a phone call to a National Park asking for dog friendly trails, etc.

By: Elana

Elana — Wed, 20 May 2009 18:36:17 +0000

New York State has miles of hiking in forest preserves in both the Catskills and the Adirondacks where dogs are welcome. There are areas where dogs must be leashed but many trails exist that only require a dog to “be under control.” Under control means PERFECT recall to “heel position” when meeting other hikers/dogs on the trail… because we must remember that while WE like dogs, not everyone else does.

By having our dogs behave well around other hikers and other dogs we may be able to keep these NY State parks and preserves available to both hikers and their dogs.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Sun, 03 May 2009 02:27:39 +0000

We love to take our dogs to Park but sadly most of the texs state park are no longer pet friendly ie.. Abilene State Park. If you live in Texas check with that park if they still are leting pet in it could be very stricked on were they can go.

By: Rebekah

Rebekah — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:58:59 +0000

Thanks for the info. I am a fairly new dog owner who likes to travel and am trying to figure out how to include Poco. I don’t know if this is the right place to ask a question…but I am searching for a hermitage type of self directed spiritual retreat where I can bring my dog? I live in the East Coast (Philadelphia area) so close to there would be best, but not needed. I need secluded, inexpensive lodgings to meditate and get away from the bustle with my pal. This is surprisingly difficult to find out on the web. Any suggestions?