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Traveling with your dog across the United States can indeed be frustrating for the active dog owner. Many popular destinations such as American national parks do not welcome dogs. But active dog owners don't have to be shut out from America's splendors.

Your dog can't trot among the giant saguaro cacti in Arizona's Saguaro National Park but he can hike past the stately sentinels of the desert on the Canyon Loop at nearby Catalina State Park. Dogs will never be able to walk under the greatest collection of natural bridges on earth at Utah's Arches National Park but just down the road dogs are welcome on the Negro Bill Canyon Trail in the Colorado River National Recreation Area that leads to the sixth longest stone arch in the United States. Your dog will never look 1000 feet straight down at the confluence of the Green and Colorado rivers in Canyonlands National Park but next door in Dead Horse Point State Park she can look down 1500 feet into the canyon at the Colorado River below. At hikewithyourdog.com we want to help you identify the best places to hike with your dog in America and Canada. Don't leave your dog at home again - grab that leash and hit the trail!

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Come Hike With Us - AND BRING YOUR DOG WITH YOU! hikewithyourdog.com tours Group Hiking Tours With Your Dog now booking for 2005!

Some things we've sniffed out lately.. ...the 2005 Official Maryland State Travel Guide includes a separate category for DOG HIKING. True, it is only two listings but we've never seen canine hiking endorsed by any state travel bureau before. Now if the Free State could open some of its state parks like Cunningham Falls, Cavert Cliffs, Assateague and others to dogs, we'll know they are really enlightened. ...the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia is devoting the summer to dogs with its exhibit, Wolf, Myth, Hero & Friend - the largest, most comprehensive traveling exhibition ever created to explore the history, biology and evolution of dogs and the role of dogs in human societies. Each weekend is a different special presentation - the weekend of July 23-24 will be set aside for hiking with your dog. For more information: http://www.acnatsci.org/   If you have any news or upcoming events to announce for hikingwith our dogs, send them along to: lead dog@hikewithyourdog.com

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AVAILABLE NOW - a companion for all active dog owners...

Now get 2 copies for $25 ($19.95 single copy price)

from Jon Patch, host of the nationally syndicated radio show, TALKIN' PETS -

"One of the best books I've seen on dogs and hiking - perfect to take with you when you are traveling.
Definitely a must-have book."

from The Midwest Book Review's "Reviewer's Choice" -

"The Canine Hiker's Bible is an excellent and "canine companion friendly" guidebook to more than 225 dog-friendly parks and trails in the United States and Canada. Many trails presented in popular guidebooks are "no dogs allowed";
The Canine Hiker's Bible is packed from cover to cover with black-and-white photographs, descriptive information, rules and regulations for dogs in 102 of the most-visited national lands in the United States, practical tips for caring for a dog while hiking in high altitudes or desert conditions, and so much more. The Canine Hiker's Bible is very highly recommended for nature and wilderness enthusiasts who would welcome the accompaniment of their canine companion."

from Steve Dale, host of the nationally syndicated radio show, MY PET WORLD -

"The author endorses responsible and safe hiking and offers great advice on the subject but this book's
greatest asset is the guide to parks where canines are permitted. These range from well-known places like
Yosemite National Park to dog-walking haunts in big cities..."

from Kathleen Ganster, TRAVELLADY MAGAZINE -

"I particularly like the extensive section on dog friendly (or not so friendly if the case may be) beaches. Since we all know rules can change daily, it also provides contact information for all beaches, parks, cities, and towns. This book is obviously most appropriate for dog lovers but also manages to pack in a lot of information about parks and the cities he profiles. It's a great research tool for dog lovers."

from Christine Adkins, MODERN DOG MAGAZINE -

"A terrific practical guide for anybody planning to explore natural areas in North America with their canine buddy. This book is perfect for those who fear arriving at their destination only to find a big 'No Dogs' sign and lots of unsympathetic looking people."

from Patricia Hoffman, DOG WRITER'S ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA -

"The CANINE HIKER'S BIBLE lives up to its title. It is well written, well illustrated, and a must for anyone who enjoys hiking with a dog."

Learn more about the Canine Hikers Bible -

View Sample Chapter PDF format

Katie's Quest...
to swim in all the great waters of North America
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A Bark On The Beach

It is hard to imagine any place a dog is happier than at a beach. Whether running around on the sand, jumping in the water or just lying in the sun, every dog deserves a day at the beach. But all too often dog owners stopping at a sandy stretch of beach are met with signs designed to make hearts - human and canine alike - droop:
NO DOGS ON BEACH.

Our new E-Book - A BARK ON THE BEACH: BEACH RULES FOR DOG AROUND AMERICA identifies those beaches where dogs are welcome (and where they're not). There are regulations for dogs from more than 1300 beaches in 500+ beach towns. The beaches come from both the Atlantic Ocean and acific Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico and the five Great Lakes.

So the next time you plan a trip to the shore, don't forget to include the dog. Grab that leash and hit the beach!

Where Can I Take My Dog To The Beach?

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Bark on the Beach E-Book
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NOW AVAILABLE IN BOOKLET FORM -

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Where Some People Are Taking Their Dog To The Beach

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View our Articles in Dog Gone Newsletter November/December 2003 January/February 2004 Visit Dog Gone Newsletter: http://www.doggonefun.com/

View our Articles in Fido Friendly Magazine Winter 2002 Spring 2003 Summer 2003 Fall 2003 Winter 2003 Visit Fido Friendly Magazine: http://www.fidofriendly.com/

Other Articles...
Lucy The Wonder Dog Newsletter
Doggie Haven E-Zine

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What's New on the site?
National Forests are some of the absolute best places to take our dogs for a hike.
Now find links in each state to more than 150 National Forests and Grasslands:
Your Dog's Favorite Hikes in the Forest

Heading out across North America to hike with your dog? Check out other canine hiker's favorite trails:
Where people are taking their dogs to hike...

School's never out for canine hikers in the know -
When you travel seek out colleges and universities for some Grade A canine hiking:
Our Favorite Campus Canine Hikes

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