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
Dog Gear Travel Bag Essentials: Protecting Fido from Head to Tail on Your Journey
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
McDowell Creek Falls- A Mythical Oregon Hike
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 base and summit of two waterfalls. McDowell Creek Falls Views For us, the McDowell Creek Falls trail started out in a small gravel parking lot at the Royal Terrace Trailhead … Read more
Finding the Mysterious Cavern of Dover Stone Church Preserve
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in glorious colors, it seemed a strange time to leave New England, but New York state is a magnificent bastion of historical references all rolled into one endless sweep of stunning terrain. And it’s just over the Connecticut border, where a place called Dover … Read more
Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad Review: See More, Travel the Old-Fashioned Way
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, The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad is for you and your family! The railway features a historical authentic Oregon steam train which takes you along the Coast and shorelines from Garibaldi … Read more
Hiking Granby, CT McLean Game Refuge: 2 Trails That Will Make You Want to Visit This Small Town
“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, as I loved them, and who may find in them the peace of mind and body that I have found.” From the will of Sen. George McLean. The small Connecticut town … Read more
Abandoned Becket Quarry, the Land that Time Forgot
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 element of mystery. That’s particularly true when the destination is one where the workers walked off the job and left everything just as it was at quitting time more than … Read more
The Enigmatic Hearthstone Castle of Danbury: Once Grand, Now Abandoned
Visiting Hearthstone Castle in Danbury is a less a trip than it is an exploration. For us, it tied some peculiar history into an outdoor adventure that left us a bit nostalgic for the past. Note: Since our initial visit to Hearthstone Castle Danbury in 2020, the fence around Hearthstone Caste Danbury has been closed … Read more
Beazell Memorial Forest Hike Combines a Love Story with Beautiful Scenery
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 to read to the end to find out the lovely history of this place. Setting out for Our Beazell Memorial Forest Hike On a humid August Oregon morning, we grabbed … Read more
The Secrets Surrounding Chatfield Hollow State Park
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 like so many things in New England, it offers something for all ages. Preparing to Visit Chatfield Hollow State Park Before even starting the car to drive to Chatfield Hollow … Read more
Cape Meares Lighthouse, Shortest Lighthouse on the Oregon Coast
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. Cape Meares, a Staple on the Oregon Coast The Cape Meares lighthouse isn’t known for standing tall on the Oregon Coast, but was a crucial part of keeping ships safe … Read more
Ice Glen Trail, Like Ireland in the Berkshires
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 small commission, which helps to keep the lights on. Thanks! You can easily spend days driving the backroads of the Berkshires, slipping into a daydream, imagining what life would have … Read more
Painted Hills State Park- Created by Mother Nature’s Paintbrush
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 in Oregon. They offer a beautiful photo opportunity, but if you look closer, you’ll see much more than that at this amazing Oregon scenic place. Painted Hills State Park History … Read more
Hiking Case Mountain in Manchester, Connecticut
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 Mountain’s history and splendid sites. Case Mountain: New England Hiking, History and Cliff-Top Views Fall color had been dim in Connecticut, the few years before my first trip to Case Mountain. We’d become accostomed to … Read more
Rock House Reservation: Visit Massachusetts’ Slot Canyon
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 slot canyon (Think Zion National Park and southern Utah) in the woods of Central Massachusetts, but Rock House Reservation features a similar, if much smaller, geographical phenomenon. Nestled amidst the … Read more
Explore Minto Brown Island Park: The Most Dog-Friendly Place in Salem
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 option to take man’s best friend with you! The Search for Dog Friendly Parks at the Halfway Point When I stumbled upon Minto Island Brown Park in Salem, I was … Read more
Toketee Falls Trail in Oregon and the Hunt for a Red Toyota
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 cliff, falling into not just one, but two turbulent turquoise pools. The Toketee Falls trail winds through stone staircases and the most elaborate treetop trail before it finally gives up … Read more
Fort Hoskins Hiking Trail – Oregon History Hidden in the Valley
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 valley, as a little-known historical secret. If you are planning an Oregon vacation, you may want to add this hidden gem to your list. Fort Hoskins History Originally created to … Read more
Drift Creek Falls Hike- Oregon’s Most Surprising Hike
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 hike may seem to be leading you in endless circles, but soon enough, the forest’s secret is revealed. About Drift Creek Falls Located in Oregon’s Siuslaw National Forest, this 3 … Read more
Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival – Not Your Typical Tulip Patch
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 background of snow-peaked Mount Hood. Beautiful doesn’t even begin to explain the sights here. If you are looking for visiting Oregon in the spring, or live here and are seeking … Read more
