The One Piece of Gear I Hope I Never Use on a Hike
An emergency dog sling weighs almost nothing and takes up zero space. But if your dog gets injured on the trail, it could be the most important thing in your pack.
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Stories, tips, and guides from the road — always dog-first.
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The Alaska Highway journey with your dog: Mile 0 to the Last Frontier
The Alaska Highway starts at Mile 0 in Dawson Creek, BC and runs 2,400 kilometres through the Yukon to Delta Junction, Alaska. It's one of the great road trips in North America — and with a dog, it's even better.
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Juneau, Alaska Adventur With Your Dog: Glaciers, Rainforest Trails, and a Capital You Can't Drive To
Juneau is Alaska's capital city and one of its most dog-friendly — surrounded by Tongass National Forest, connected to the Mendenhall Glacier, and accessible only by sea or air. With a dog, it rewards slow exploration.
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Flying with Your Dog for the First Time: What Nobody Tells You
We booked a flight to Lisbon with our 14-pound terrier mix and nearly had a panic attack at check-in. Here's what we learned — so you don't have to figure it out the hard way.
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The Ultimate Dog Road Trip Checklist (From Someone Who Forgot Everything Once)
We drove 2,800 miles from Portland to Yellowstone with our dog Gracie. Here's every item we wish we had packed — and a few we should have left at home.
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