Dog-Friendly Travel Across the U.S.

Dog-Friendly Destinations and Travel Tips for You and Your Dog

At Seconds to Go, we believe that most adventures are better when our dogs can come along. So, we are always on the lookout for dog-friendly destinations and tips that make traveling with dogs easier. We even keep a running list of the best dog gear we discover, so you can make those trips go a little smoother.

Dog Friendly Adventures

Dog Travel Gear

Puppy sleeps on a road trip knowing that he has everything he needs in his dog gear travel bag.

Dog Gear Travel Bag Essentials: Protecting Fido from Head to Tail on Your Journey

By Kathleen Hesketh | February 11, 2020

When it comes to traveling, I often go out of my way to find places that welcome my dog, Nemo. That can mean carrying around a hefty dog gear travel bag. Over the years, I’ve collected a wide assortment of gear meant to simplify my excursions and protect my dog from head to tail. Some … Read more

Dog-Friendly Destinations

Royal Terrace falls on the McDowell Creek Falls trail

McDowell Creek Falls- A Mythical Oregon Hike

By Ali Patton | August 6, 2024

McDowell Creek Falls Oregon is a moderate hike located north of Sweet Home. It features beautiful forest views and serene boardwalk stairs leading to the … Read more

girl and golden retriever look inside Dover Stone Church

Finding the Mysterious Cavern of Dover Stone Church Preserve

By Kathleen Hesketh | August 6, 2024

As the fall laid down a blanket of leaves and blazed in glorious colors, it seemed a strange time to leave New England, but New … Read more

Garibaldi Train Stattion on the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad

Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad Review: See More, Travel the Old-Fashioned Way

By Ali Patton | May 17, 2024

If you need a relaxing way to see the Oregon Coast while visiting Oregon, or if you have a kiddo that is obsessed with trains, … Read more

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Hiking Granby, CT McLean Game Refuge: 2 Trails That Will Make You Want to Visit This Small Town

By Kathleen Hesketh | March 14, 2024

“I want the [McClean] game refuge to be a place where some of the things God made may be seen by those who love them, … Read more

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Abandoned Becket Quarry, the Land that Time Forgot

By Kathleen Hesketh | March 8, 2024

Heading out for a hike in the snow can be an adventure in and of itself, but searching out abandoned Massachusetts quarries adds an extra … Read more

hearthstone castle feature

The Enigmatic Hearthstone Castle of Danbury: Once Grand, Now Abandoned

By Kathleen Hesketh | March 8, 2024

Last update May 2024 Visiting Hearthstone Castle in Danbury is a less a trip than it is an exploration. For us, it tied some peculiar … Read more

Abandoned car in overgrown brush in beazell Memorial Forest

Beazell Memorial Forest Hike Combines a Love Story with Beautiful Scenery

By Ali Patton | February 29, 2024

If you’re looking to explore a rare ecological area with a unique backstory, try a Beazell Memorial Forest hike in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Be sure … Read more

Travel blogger, Ali Patton, poses with mascot Nemo in a cave at Chatfield Hollow State Park in Connecticut

The Secrets Surrounding Chatfield Hollow State Park

By Ali Patton | February 27, 2024

Chatfield Hollow State Park in Connecticut, with water wheels and trails that lead to old mill ruins, is a must visit Connecticut state park. Plus … Read more

Cape Meares Lighthouse

Cape Meares Lighthouse, Shortest Lighthouse on the Oregon Coast

By Ali Patton | February 27, 2024

11 miles outside of Tillamook Oregon sits Cape Meares Lighthouse, offering beautiful views of the Pacific and a glimpse into The Oregon Coast’s shortest lighthouse. … Read more

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Ice Glen Trail, Like Ireland in the Berkshires

By Kathleen Hesketh | February 27, 2024

DISCLAIMER: Our posts may contain affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, you won’t pay a penny more, but we’ll get a … Read more

Aussie dog standing in front of the Painted Hills

Painted Hills State Park- Created by Mother Nature’s Paintbrush

By Ali Patton | February 22, 2024

Rolling Hills in sunset colors spread across the desert landscape of the Painted Hills State Park, part of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument … Read more

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Hiking Case Mountain in Manchester, Connecticut

By Kathleen Hesketh | February 17, 2024

Before going to Case Mountain, I never thought of hiking in Manchester Connecticut. Apparently, I was a member of a small minority unaware of Case … Read more

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Rock House Reservation: Visit Massachusetts’ Slot Canyon

By Kathleen Hesketh | January 26, 2024

Travel across New England is filled with surprises, particularly when you stumble across Rock House Reservation. I never expected to find the equivalent of a … Read more

dogs walking at MInto Brown Island State Park

Explore Minto Brown Island Park: The Most Dog-Friendly Place in Salem

By Ali Patton | March 16, 2023

Minto Brown Island State Park is the perfect dog lover’s paradise. This riverfront West Salem park offers walking, hiking, jogging, and swimming, all with the … Read more

tokatee falls cascading down the rocks with bright blue water

Toketee Falls Trail in Oregon and the Hunt for a Red Toyota

By Ali Patton | March 8, 2022

By far, one of our favorite waterfalls is Toketee Falls in Oregon. Water, in shades of green and blue crystal, cascades over a sheer basalt … Read more

a historic home in a field located at Fort Hoskins

Fort Hoskins Hiking Trail – Oregon History Hidden in the Valley

By Ali Patton | March 4, 2022

Oregon’s Willamette Valley is known for its endless hiking opportunities, many of which are intertwined with rich Oregon history. Fort Hoskins sits nestled into the … Read more

Waterfall at Drift Creek Falls with suspension bridge in the background

Drift Creek Falls Hike- Oregon’s Most Surprising Hike

By Ali Patton | March 2, 2022

The Drift Creek Falls hike winds through a dense, damp forest. Ferns carpet the ground, blanketing everything in shades of green. As you walk, the … Read more

rows of different colored tulips at wooden shoe tulip festival

Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival – Not Your Typical Tulip Patch

By Ali Patton | February 4, 2022

The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is not your grandmother’s tulip patch! This Oregon tulip festival boasts 40 acres of rainbow tulips set against an astounding … Read more

Puppy sleeps on a road trip knowing that he has everything he needs in his dog gear travel bag.

Dog Gear Travel Bag Essentials: Protecting Fido from Head to Tail on Your Journey

By Kathleen Hesketh | February 11, 2020

When it comes to traveling, I often go out of my way to find places that welcome my dog, Nemo. That can mean carrying around … Read more