Ruffwear Webmaster Harness Review I have researched, purchased, tried, used, abused, discarded, experimented with, and cherished SO MANY...

This post was originally written for Sidewalk Dog Media. I also published it on my dog training website, High Spirits Dog Training....

Originally published on my dog training website, High Spirits Dog Training. Still my writing, still my thoughts, still useful! Brace...

That there's a buffalo in the background. In case you missed it. This is hands down one of my favorite campgrounds, and an experience not...

Sunset Point Campground Arapaho National Forest Granby, CO Management: Arapaho National Forest Size: 25 sites (non-electric). There is at...

After visiting Glacier National Park in Montana last September, I didn't know that another mountain beauty would fall onto my bucket...

Aspenglen Campground Rocky Mountain National Park Estes Park, CO Management: Rocky Mountain National Park Size: 54 sites (13 are tent...

I just returned from my second ever epic mountain camping road trip. There were a few new apps on my phone this time around that made a...

I just put my new leashes from Stunt Puppy to the test by bringing them on my road trip to Colorado. Though they have only 1 week in use,...

I'm gearing up for my second week-long roadtrip into the mountains, and I'll be going without a cooler! Yes, it's true. I'm a no muss, no...

While visiting family up in Fergus Falls, I took a day and night to explore Maplewood State Park, the 6th largest state park in...

Yay! Ok, here we go. I actually went on this trip about 3 weeks ago, but I'm only now getting around to writing this. Little thing called...

All Campgrounds Maplewood State Park Location: Pelican Rapids, MN Management: Minnesota State Parks & Trails Size: 71 drive-in sites, 32...

Martin-Island-Linwood Lakes Regional Park Location: Wyoming, MN Management: Anoka County Parks & Recreation Cost: $5/day or $25/year. Car...

On a sunny but windy Saturday in late February, I put the dogs in the car and we hit the road for a mini-adventure. A day trip up highway...

Banning State Park Location: Sandstone, MN (right off I-35) Management: Minnesota State Parks and Trails Trail: Skunk Cabbage Trail...

What a juicy topic! Since I’m the weirdo that loves working with obstinate, unruly, completely rowdy puppies and canine “teenagers,” I’ve...

Photo Credit: KaityJo Photography I'm not sure if you can feel the love coming through the picture above. River was 10 weeks old here,...

Snake River Campground Chengwatana State Forest Pine City, MN Management: Chengwatana State Forest Size: 26 sites Cost: $14...

Lake Maria State Park Location: Monticello, MN Management: Minnesota State Parks and Trails Trail Surface: Natural Surface - Dirt Trails...

I have the pleasure of introducing Luna C. Lupus from the blog Mother of Rescues on today's guest blog post. Luna lives in Slovenia! She...

For the most part, adventuring in nature is FREE! You can find open air, green grass, and hiking trails almost anywhere. Yet, there seem...

I’m a wanderer, an adventurer, and a lone wolf. As an introvert, I find peace and solace in the silence of nature, in the aloneness of...

I'm pretty sure that River was born an adventure dog. She was experiencing stimulation and experiences before she ever came to live with...

This post is going to be unique and different from all others on my website thus far. You see, I just facilitated the creation of a...

State/National FORESTS versus State/National PARKS Have dog will camp? If that’s you, then you’ll want to prick up your ears for this...

Exploring the great outdoors with your dog can be wonderful and exciting, but it can also sometimes be dangerous. Be prepared by keeping...

Here's a video entry for ya! Trying something a little new and different. Loaded with great tips on hiking with your dog and some...

I was talking with a friend one night, and she told me about a rough experience she had on an unfamiliar trail. She and her two dogs...

All of your questions answered, right here. Let's do away with suspense, though, by saying, "It was AWESOME!!" One other quick note: the...

Hi. hi. hi? hi hi hi hi! Sorry, you made eye contact and I got excited. Do you want kisses? Oops, mom says I need to focus. I can do...

TINY ON! I am super excited to get away from it all this weekend and hide away in this incredibly tiny house! River, my 8-month-old...

One of my most memorable vacations was a three-day weekend in April 2014. It was taking a long time for Vermont to break into spring, so...

Tales From the Trail William O’Brien State Park You may have read my trail guide for Afton State Park, also on the St Croix River in...

I'm thrilled to welcome my good friend Emily Lewis from A Click Away Training and her guest blog post about what to do when encountering...

Vermont is where my heart lies. It is a unique place of culture and wonders, values and creativity, honesty and trust. The great outdoors...

I had about as much fun preparing for my first backpacking adventure as I did actually going on the trip! There was a lot of research,...

The Adventure Dog Blog is now in its second month, and I could not be more thrilled! I am honestly loving every minute (except when I get...

One Mile Lake Nature Area Location: Fergus Falls, MN Management: Fergus Falls Fish & Game Club Trail Surface: Natural Surface - Grass...

There are a lot of unwritten rules when it comes to hitting the trail with your pup. Check out these two truths and a lie about trail...

Overwhelmed? Stressed Out? Worried and Anxious? Yes, yes, yes, yes. As the holidays loom just over the horizon and demands at work seem to i

Here in Minnesota, we hold off uttering the word "winter" until the bitter (ly cold) end. While the weather is getting colder, there is...

This is a companion trail guide to an article originally featured on SidewalkDog.com on October 19, 2016. Afton State Park Location:...

River, 10 weeks old! Photo Credit: KaityJo Photography So What Is The Secret? Dog trainers are capable of training their dogs to do...

Can I just say "WOW!"? Bucket List worthy? YES! YES! YES! This was absolutely worth every single hour of driving to get there. An...

The long-awaited post is finally here: just how amazing was my soul-searching road trip to Montana? How did I keep my sanity across...

Donie Galloway Park / North River Park Location: Champlin, MN Management: City of Champlin Trail Surface: Grass, Dirt. Well-groomed....

My favorite stop on my road trip to Montana was in Medora, ND. The Badlands. What I didn’t expect was the breadth and expanse and beauty...

Location: Medora, ND Management: Maah Daah Hey Trail Association Trail Surface: Deep Sand, Hard-Packed Dirt Environment: Sparse...

Crow-Hassan Park Reserve Location: Rogers, MN Management: Three Rivers Park District Trail Surface: Sand, Dirt Environment: Prairie, Oak...