Hiking Stevens Lake Trail, Mullan Idaho
Stevens Lake, Mullan Idaho I use the All Trails App a lot while planning our hikes. I like that I can see the trail length, the elevation gain and real people’s reviews of the trail. Although all...
View ArticleHiking Revett Lake Trail #9, Idaho
Revett Lake Trail #9 After hiking to Blossom Lake I had planned on hiking Revett Lake Trail on the same day. The trailheads both left from the same location and were both relatively short. The Revett...
View ArticleRoads? Where we’re going we don’t need roads. Upper Priest Lake, Idaho
Upper Priest Lake When I was in high school I was on the swim team. My best events were always long distance. The longer the better. Why you may ask? Because I am a master at pacing. My dogs did not...
View ArticleThe Best View of Lake Pend Oreille: Mineral Point Trail #82 in Sagle Idaho
The Green Monarchs from Mineral Point Trail #82 I’ve grown up around nature my entire life. My dad says I’m spoiled because I’ve never had to live in the concrete jungle. And to be honest, I am OK...
View ArticleVisiting Dworshak State Park, Idaho
Dworshak Reservoir I decided a few years ago to visit all of the Idaho State Parks. As a native of Idaho, who still lives in Idaho, I felt it was my responsibility to check this off my to-do list....
View ArticleI used Rover for the first time. Here’s what I thought.
Boomer and Jovi The other day I found myself snooping around on the internet and stumbled upon someone’s experience with Rover, the dog boarding app. For those of you who do not know what Rover is,...
View ArticleSelkirk International Loop: Washington, Canada, and Idaho
Selkirk International Loop It is pretty rare that I travel with people. But when traveling to Canada for the first time with dogs I felt it was necessary to bring along a “Canadian”. So I invited my...
View Article27 hours in San Antonio Texas
Margaritas while in Texas, yes, please! People sometimes laugh at the speed I travel. I’m a mover whereas some move at a snail’s pace. I am never one to say you should travel at one speed or the...
View ArticleNorth Idaho Waterfalls: Copper, Myrtle Creek, Grouse Creek, Snow Creek,...
Snow Creek Falls Last year we had one of the worst fire seasons in the Inland Northwest. Idaho was on fire. Canada was on fire. Montana was on fire. The season was paralleling the summer of 1910. Not...
View ArticleHow to pick a dog kennel when traveling
Boomer and Jovi on the road Sometimes I get flack for traveling with my dogs. Although I try my best to find activities to include them in my travels it does not always pan out. And when it doesn’t I...
View ArticlePaws For Beer’s May Beer Round Up
Paws For Beer’s May Beer Round Up Hey, so… We’ve been MIA for about a month. No, we didn’t die. Or pass out from drinking too much beer. In fact, we haven’t been drinking much beer lately because I...
View ArticleIdaho’s First State Park: Heyburn State Park
Heyburn State Park Anyone who reads this blog regularly knows of our fondness for national parks. But we are not always fond of their pet rules. So we more often opt for state parks as their pet rules...
View ArticlePaws For Beer: March Beer Round Up
Beer with a view. Post Falls Brewery in Post Falls Idaho So I realized something. I decided to change my beer blog posts up, by changing to a monthly post, which I did for December…. and then I missed...
View ArticleMary M. McCroskey State Park and White Pine Scenic Byway Idaho
Mary Minerva McCroskey State Park 80 degrees + two black dogs + one overweight white girl = a bad combination Last year I lost my job in May. Although it was a shock I didn’t let it slow me down too...
View ArticleVisiting Dog-Friendly Painted Hills Oregon
Painted Hills Oregon When I lost my job last year my travels were slightly hindered. I still ventured out, but locally. By the end of September, I became gainfully employed again and decided to...
View ArticleLeaving Paw Tracks Along Payette River Scenic Byway Idaho
Payette River Scenic Byway Idaho My home state Idaho is known for many things. We grow potatoes. Our college football team plays on blue Smurf Turf. Our state’s gem is the Star Garnet, found only in...
View ArticleVisiting Winchester Idaho State Park
Winchester Idaho State Park Sometimes I can be a jerk. The dogs and I decided to take a quick summer trip last summer. For those who know me, know I plan my trips thoroughly. This trip was the...
View ArticleLeaving Paw Tracks on Lake Coeur D’ Alene Scenic Byway
Jovi overlooking Lake Coeur D’ Alene If your mission for the day is to take a drive with stellar lake views then the Lake Coeur D’ Alene Scenic Byway is your task for the day. Heading east on I-90,...
View ArticlePaws For Beer 2017 Beer Advent Calendar Review
A beer tree for Christmas Last week I rounded up our year of travels so my last task for the year is to round up my 2017 Beer Advent calendar. I was pretty successful this year with only having two...
View ArticlePaws For Beer Year In Review – 2017
The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas It is the end of another year and I always like to reflect back on my travels. This year was a slight hiccup though. The beginning of the year started out a bit rough...
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